Florist St Luke's Modern Slavery Statement 2024

Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery

Florist St Luke's recognises the serious crime and violation of fundamental human rights that modern slavery represents. As a premier florist serving households and businesses in the St Luke's area, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct. This statement sets out the actions we take to prevent modern slavery in our organisation and supply chains, reflecting our responsibility to the community we serve.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Florist St Luke's enforces a strict zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of its business operations. We are committed to ensuring that our direct activities and our supply networks are entirely free from any form of modern slavery, whether that be forced labour, child labour, servitude, or criminal exploitation.

Supplier Due Diligence

To support our zero tolerance stance, we conduct thorough due diligence on all suppliers, both new and existing. This involves assessing and selecting suppliers based on their commitment to ethical sourcing and compliance with anti-slavery laws. We request written confirmations of adherence to these principles and reserve the right to audit supplier practices, especially where risk of non-compliance is suspected. Any supplier found to violate our standards may face suspension or termination of contracts.

Staff Training and Awareness

Florist St Luke's provides regular training for all staff, ensuring that our team understands the signs of modern slavery and the importance of vigilance at every stage of our operations. Training includes recognising indicators of exploitation, understanding reporting procedures and acting responsibly if concerns arise. By empowering our team, we help maintain a secure, ethical workplace and supply chain.

Reporting Channels

We believe that every staff member, supplier, and stakeholder has a duty to report any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery. Secure and confidential internal reporting channels are available to all employees. Reported concerns are always treated seriously, investigated promptly, and acted upon as necessary. We do not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise genuine concerns in good faith.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement and our approach to modern slavery are reviewed annually. Our reviews consider changes in regulations, evolving best practices, and feedback from staff and stakeholders. We actively seek ways to strengthen our processes and remain vigilant, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to eradicating modern slavery from all parts of our business and supply chain.

Responsibility as a Trusted Local Florist

As St Luke's trusted florist, serving the needs of local households and businesses, we take our social and ethical responsibilities seriously. We believe that maintaining a transparent, robust approach to modern slavery not only protects vulnerable individuals but also upholds the confidence that our customers place in us every day.

This statement is effective from June 2024 and will be reviewed and updated as appropriate to reflect our continued drive for best practice and responsibility.