Florist Ickenham Modern Slavery Statement
About This Statement
At Florist Ickenham, we recognise our responsibility as a trusted local florist, serving households and businesses throughout Ickenham and the surrounding area. We are dedicated to conducting our operations with integrity, respect, and a strong sense of social responsibility. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we are taking to prevent and address modern slavery and human trafficking across our business and supply chains.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Florist Ickenham has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery or human trafficking. We are committed to ensuring that neither slavery nor human trafficking plays any part in our business or among those we work with. This policy governs all aspects of our operations, from direct employment practices to supplier relationships, and forms a key element of our ethical approach as a local business.
Supplier Due Diligence
We conduct rigorous due diligence on all our suppliers, whether they provide flowers, packaging, transportation, or other goods and services. As a company deeply embedded in the Ickenham community, we prioritise working with suppliers who share our values and commitment to responsible business conduct. Our due diligence includes:
- Assessing supplier policies and practices related to labour and human rights;
- Requesting confirmations that suppliers comply with the Modern Slavery Act and relevant labour laws;
- Monitoring supplier performance and challenging any area of concern;
- Refusing to work with suppliers or sub-contractors who fail to meet our ethical standards.
Staff Training and Awareness
Florist Ickenham recognises that all staff play a vital role in the detection and prevention of modern slavery. We provide regular training and guidance to all employees, regardless of their role within the business, to help them:
- Understand what modern slavery is and the forms it can take;
- Identify warning signs and indicators of exploitation or forced labour;
- Know the correct procedures for raising any concerns internally.
This training empowers staff to uphold our values and commitments as a caring, community-focused florist.
Reporting Channels
We actively encourage our staff, suppliers, customers, and wider community to raise concerns or suspicions of modern slavery in any part of our operations or supply chain. Clear internal channels are available for confidential reporting, and we ensure that all concerns will be handled sensitively and investigated thoroughly. Florist Ickenham has robust policies in place to protect whistleblowers and support those who come forward with information.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
This Modern Slavery Statement, and the policies and procedures that underpin it, is reviewed every year to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness. We remain committed to continuous improvement, learning from best practices, and responding to emerging risks. Our annual review process includes gathering feedback from staff, assessing supplier compliance, and evaluating any incidents or concerns that have arisen during the year.
Our Responsibility as a Trusted Ickenham Florist
Florist Ickenham is proud to serve the households and businesses of Ickenham. We believe that upholding our responsibilities around modern slavery is crucial to maintaining the trust placed in us by our customers and the wider community. We will continue to work collaboratively, transparently, and diligently to help eliminate modern slavery from the floral industry and beyond.
