Florist Yeading Modern Slavery Statement

Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery

Florist Yeading recognises that modern slavery, human trafficking, servitude, and forced labour are grave crimes and violations of fundamental human rights. As a trusted florist serving the Yeading community—local households and businesses alike—we embrace our responsibility to act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our ongoing actions to combat slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chain, and underscores our zero tolerance approach to these unacceptable practices.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Florist Yeading maintains a strict zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking within our own operations or in those of our suppliers and business partners. Any evidence or suspicion of such practices will result in immediate, decisive action, including the termination of business relationships with offending parties.

Supplier Due Diligence

A vital element of our anti-slavery work is robust due diligence with suppliers. Before entering business relationships, we assess prospective suppliers’ compliance with anti-slavery requirements. This involves requesting information about their employment practices, labour conditions, and adherence to human rights standards. Ongoing checks are performed for existing suppliers to ensure high standards are maintained throughout the relationship. We expect all our suppliers—whether providing flowers, packaging, logistics, or other services—to uphold these principles and require that they, in turn, apply the same standards to their own supply chains.

Staff Training

Florist Yeading is committed to educating our staff so they are equipped to spot signs of modern slavery and understand the importance of vigilance. All employees receive initial and annual refresher training on modern slavery awareness. Training includes guidance on identifying indicators of exploitation, understanding company policies, and knowing how to respond appropriately. Management undertakes enhanced training to lead by example and ensure compliance at all levels of the business.

Reporting Channels

We encourage all staff and stakeholders to raise concerns about modern slavery or suspicious activity in any part of our operations or supply chain. We operate clear reporting channels that ensure confidentiality and support to anyone making a disclosure. Concerns, suspicions, or incidents will be investigated sensitively and thoroughly. We will take proactive action where necessary, including informing relevant authorities. We foster a workplace culture where challenging unethical or illegal behaviour is supported and never met with retaliation.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by Florist Yeading’s leadership to assess the effectiveness of current measures and to identify opportunities for improvement. We are committed to enhancing our policies, training, and due diligence as new challenges or information arise. This review also serves to reinforce our commitment and ensure our business remains aligned with best practice expectations in tackling modern slavery and human trafficking.

Our Responsibility as a Trusted Florist

At Florist Yeading, our business is built on trust, quality, and integrity. Our modern slavery prevention efforts form an essential part of our responsibility to our community as a retailer serving households and businesses in Yeading. We will continue to work tirelessly in ensuring our business—and those we work with—reflect the high ethical standards local customers, employees, and partners expect.