At Lea Bridge Florist, we recognise the important role we play as a trusted florist for the Lea Bridge community, serving both local households and businesses. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and take our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking extremely seriously throughout all areas of our business and our supply chains.
We have a strict zero tolerance policy to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking. We stand firmly against any exploitation of vulnerable individuals, whether directly or indirectly, within our operations or through our suppliers. Any breaches relating to modern slavery are considered to be extremely serious and will result in immediate action up to and including termination of business relationships.
Lea Bridge Florist understands that ethical sourcing is crucial to preventing modern slavery. We carefully assess new and existing suppliers to ensure they adhere to our ethical standards and relevant legislation. As part of our due diligence process, we require all suppliers to acknowledge our expectations regarding labour practices and the complete prohibition of modern slavery. We expect that all goods and services provided to us, whether flowers, packaging, or other materials, have been sourced with full respect for human rights.
We review our supplier list regularly and reserve the right to conduct further investigations should we suspect any risk of non-compliance. Our agreements with suppliers include commitments to eradicate forced labour and to take remedial action where issues might be identified.
All members of the Lea Bridge Florist team receive training to understand the signs of modern slavery and their role in preventing it. This equips staff to recognise and report any suspicious circumstances within our business operations or supply chain. We foster an open dialogue where staff are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
We ensure that all our staff know the correct channels to report any suspicions or cases of modern slavery, whether internal or external to the business. Reports can be made confidentially, and we support any member of staff who raises a genuine concern in good faith. Our management team is responsible for thoroughly investigating any allegations and escalating matters as appropriate for further action.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure its continued effectiveness and relevance. We are committed to making improvements to our processes in response to evolving risks, staff feedback, or any new guidance or legislation. Updates will be communicated to all staff members and, where appropriate, suppliers will be reminded of our ongoing expectations.
As a local florist, we take pride in not only delivering beautiful arrangements but also in embodying integrity and respect for human rights in every aspect of our work. This statement reflects core values that underpin Lea Bridge Florist's reputation among the households and businesses we have the privilege to serve.
Please fill out the form below to send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
