As a trusted florist serving the households and businesses of Bellingham, Bellingham Flowers recognises its responsibility to uphold the highest standards in ethical practice and human rights. Modern slavery, encompassing slavery, servitude, human trafficking, and forced labour, has no place in our business or supply chains. We are proud to present this Modern Slavery Statement to outline the steps taken to prevent such practices and to reaffirm our commitment to ethical conduct across all areas of our business.
Bellingham Flowers operates a strict zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not engage with or support any entity involved in such practices. This policy extends to all areas of our operations, and we expect the same unwavering commitment from our suppliers, service providers, and business partners. Our core values are incompatible with any activity that undermines the dignity and freedom of individuals.
We recognise the importance of ensuring that our flowers, consumables, and other goods are sourced from suppliers who share our ethical values. All potential and existing suppliers are subject to due diligence processes. These include, but are not limited to, reviews of their own policies and procedures, completion of self-assessment questionnaires, and confirmation of compliance with anti-slavery laws. Where necessary, we may request further evidence of fair working conditions and the absence of forced or bonded labour in their operations. Should any risk of modern slavery be identified, Bellingham Flowers will act decisively, including reassessing the onboarding or continuation of the supplier relationship.
Our commitment to eradicating modern slavery starts with our people. Bellingham Flowers provides training to all staff, increasing awareness of what constitutes modern slavery and human trafficking, how to recognise the signs, and the importance of vigilance in daily operations. Training sessions are regularly reviewed to ensure relevance and effectiveness. By fostering an informed and responsible team, we amplify our impact in preventing unethical practices from taking hold within our workplace or supply chain.
We actively encourage any member of staff, supplier, or stakeholder with concerns relating to modern slavery to speak up. Bellingham Flowers maintains clear and confidential reporting channels, protecting individuals from reprisal and ensuring their concerns are received and addressed appropriately. Reports may be made in person or in writing. All concerns will be taken seriously, fully investigated, and corrective action taken where necessary in line with our zero tolerance policy. We recognise the importance of transparency and open dialogue in our journey towards eradicating modern slavery.
This Modern Slavery Statement and our associated policies are reviewed annually by the management team to ensure they remain effective, compliant, and robust in light of new risks or evolving legislation. We seek ongoing improvement in our processes and consult with external advisors when appropriate. Feedback from staff, customers, and suppliers is welcomed to strengthen our approach and uphold our duty as a responsible business within the community.
As a local florist, we are deeply invested in the wellbeing of our community and the integrity of our operations. Through these measures, Bellingham Flowers affirms its dedication to ethical practice, ensuring that our customers can trust in the fairness and transparency of everything we do.
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