Modern Slavery Statement – Leamouth Florist

Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery

Leamouth Florist acknowledges our ethical responsibility as a trusted local business serving the households and enterprises of Leamouth. We fully recognise the role we play in maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and human rights within our shop and throughout our supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we take to ensure that slavery and human trafficking do not occur in our organisation or any part of our supply networks.

Zero Tolerance Approach

We have a clear zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, compulsory labour, servitude, and human trafficking. Leamouth Florist is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships. We integrate this approach in every aspect of our operations and expect the same high standards from all our contractors, suppliers, and business partners. Our aim is to foster a culture where exploitative practices are not just disallowed, but actively challenged.

Supplier Due Diligence

Ensuring the absence of modern slavery within our supply chain is at the heart of our procurement process. We engage with suppliers who share our values on social responsibility, and we require confirmation of compliance with modern slavery legislation and best practice. Due diligence checks form a standard part of our supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management. Any supplier found in breach of our policies faces corrective action, which may include termination of contracts where necessary.

Staff Training and Awareness

All staff at Leamouth Florist receive training and information to recognise modern slavery risks, both within our workplace and throughout our supply chains. This training ensures that our team is aware of the signs to look out for and understands the process for raising concerns. Training also covers our expectations of ethical conduct in line with our zero tolerance policy. We are confident that, with this awareness, our staff act as vigilant advocates in the fight against modern slavery.

Reporting Channels

We encourage all staff, suppliers, and customers to report any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery. Channels for reporting are clear, including the ability to raise issues directly with management in complete confidence. We commit to investigating all reports thoroughly and taking appropriate action to address any verified breaches. Protection from retaliation is assured for all individuals who come forward in good faith.

Annual Review of Our Efforts

To maintain the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures, we review this statement and our associated policies annually. The review considers the evolving risks, regulatory updates, and feedback from our staff and suppliers. We use its findings to refine our processes, improve staff training, and strengthen our due diligence so we can ensure continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery.

Our Responsibility to the Community

As a long-standing Leamouth florist, we are dedicated not only to delivering quality floral arrangements but also to upholding trust within our community. We strive to ensure that the products and services we provide support ethical practices and contribute to a just and fair society. We are steadfast in our obligation to protect and promote human rights in all our business activities and relationships.