Florist Cowley is firmly committed to ensuring that modern slavery, in any form, has no place in our business or our supply chains. As a trusted florist in Cowley serving local households and businesses, we have a deep sense of responsibility to uphold ethical standards and protect the rights and wellbeing of everyone connected to our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking within our business and among our suppliers.
Modern slavery is a severe violation of human rights, and Florist Cowley operates a strict zero tolerance policy towards any form of slavery, servitude, forced labour or human trafficking. We expect not only our team, but also all suppliers, service providers, and business partners to adhere to these fundamental principles and to act with integrity at all times.
Our reputation is built on ethical sourcing and trustworthy relationships. We conduct thorough due diligence on all suppliers and business partners before engaging in any commercial relationship. This process includes risk assessments and status checks to ensure that prospective suppliers have effective procedures in place to identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery within their own operations and supply chains. We require all suppliers to accept our Code of Conduct, which explicitly prohibits the use of forced or compulsory labour, child labour or human trafficking.
All Florist Cowley employees receive training on the risks and signs of modern slavery as part of their induction and through periodic refresher sessions. We believe that raising awareness is essential to combat modern slavery and empower our staff to act if they encounter suspected unethical behaviour. Training covers how to recognize indicators of exploitation, understand best practices, and the process for reporting concerns confidentially.
Florist Cowley encourages anyone – staff, suppliers, or members of the public – to report concerns relating to modern slavery, whether these relate to our own business or our suppliers. We have established clear internal channels for confidential reporting and are committed to investigating any issues raised carefully, fairly, and without fear of retaliation. All reported matters are treated with the utmost seriousness and are addressed promptly according to our internal policies.
Combating modern slavery is an ongoing process, and we are dedicated to continual improvement. Each year, our management team conducts a formal review of our policies, procedures and supply chain practices to ensure their continued effectiveness. Where appropriate, we refine our approach to adapt to evolving risks and circumstances, always striving for best practice in the fight against modern slavery.
As a local business closely connected to Cowley’s households and companies, we recognise that our actions set an example for ethical business behaviour. This statement reflects our enduring commitment to protecting people, upholding rights, and operating with transparency and integrity. We remain vigilant and proactive in our mission to keep our business and wider community free from any form of modern slavery.
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