Flowers Borehamwood Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction

As a trusted florist serving the Borehamwood community, Flowers Borehamwood is dedicated to conducting our business in a manner that upholds the highest standards of integrity and ethics. We recognise our responsibility to the local households and businesses we serve to ensure that forced labour, human trafficking, and all forms of modern slavery have no place in our operations or supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our ongoing commitment and the steps we take to uphold these values.

Our Zero Tolerance Policy

Flowers Borehamwood maintains a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in any part of our business or supply chain. We expect all those we work with to share and uphold these values, and we will not knowingly engage with suppliers or partners that do not operate to these standards.

Supplier Due Diligence

We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist throughout supply chains, particularly where flowers and goods may come from countries with lower levels of regulation. Accordingly, we conduct robust due diligence processes when selecting and reviewing suppliers. This includes:

• Requiring suppliers to confirm their own compliance with anti-slavery regulations.
• Reviewing suppliers' published modern slavery statements where applicable.
• Assessing higher-risk suppliers through more detailed questionnaires and, if necessary, further investigations.
• Working with suppliers to address and remedy any concerns or breaches identified.

If any evidence of modern slavery is identified in the supply chain, we will take immediate action, including terminating contracts if necessary.

Staff Training and Awareness

All Flowers Borehamwood staff receive training to recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand the measures we take to prevent it. Ongoing training supports our team in:

• Understanding what modern slavery is and how it can occur in floral supply chains.
• Identifying potential warning signs or concerns in day-to-day work.
• Knowing the correct procedures for reporting concerns safely and confidentially.

We believe that an informed and vigilant workforce is critical to tackling the risks of modern slavery.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We actively encourage our staff, suppliers, and any third parties to report concerns relating to possible modern slavery or unethical practices. We have established confidential and accessible reporting channels, ensuring that anyone making a report is protected from retaliation. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and a proper response or remedial action is determined as appropriate.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

To remain effective against the evolving risk of modern slavery, our policies and procedures are reviewed on an annual basis. As part of this review, we assess our supplier relationships and the effectiveness of our training and reporting processes, striving for continuous improvement in our approach.

Our Responsibility as a Trusted Borehamwood Florist

Flowers Borehamwood is proud to support the households and businesses of Borehamwood with beautiful, ethically sourced floral arrangements. Our commitment to eliminating modern slavery reflects our core values and our responsibility to deliver services with integrity. We remain vigilant and proactive in our efforts to ensure that everyone within our business and supply chain is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.