As a trusted florist proudly serving Wimbledon’s households and businesses, Wimbledon Flowers recognises its responsibility to uphold ethical standards and promote social justice throughout our operations and supply chains. We are committed to the fight against modern slavery in all its forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.
Wimbledon Flowers maintains a strict zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery. We have established clear standards and expectations that prohibit all forms of exploitation and require everyone connected with our business—staff, suppliers, contractors, and partners—to operate with integrity, transparency, and fairness. Any suspected or confirmed instance of modern slavery will be met with swift and decisive action, including sanctioning, terminating contracts, and, where necessary, reporting to relevant authorities.
We understand that modern slavery risks often exist deeper within the global supply chain. For this reason, Wimbledon Flowers performs robust due diligence on all new and existing suppliers. Our assessments include verifying the ethical credentials of our suppliers, requiring confirmation that they adhere to anti-slavery laws and standards, and actively engaging in open dialogue about working conditions. We are committed to working only with suppliers who share our values and can demonstrate compliance with legislation and our supplier code of conduct. Where risks are identified, we take all appropriate steps to address and mitigate them, including reevaluating supplier relationships if necessary.
All employees at Wimbledon Flowers receive regular training to help them understand the signs of modern slavery, their responsibilities under our policies, and the importance of taking action where concerns arise. Our training programmes are designed to build awareness at every level of our organisation, empowering staff to identify potential indicators of exploitation and know the correct procedures for raising concerns safely and confidentially.
We encourage an open environment where staff, suppliers, and third parties feel confident to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Clear, confidential reporting channels are in place within the business for disclosing actual or suspected instances of modern slavery. We assure all whistleblowers that their concerns will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly, with appropriate corrective measures implemented should violations be confirmed.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure its ongoing effectiveness and relevance to our business operations. We are committed to continuous improvement, monitoring our practices and adapting our policies as required to address emerging risks or legislative changes. As part of our annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions, update our training, and refine supplier engagement to ensure that our zero tolerance standard is upheld.
Wimbledon Flowers values the trust placed in us by local households and businesses. We believe that our commitment to tackling modern slavery is central to maintaining this trust and upholding our reputation for ethical practice. By embedding these principles throughout our activities, we aim to contribute positively to our community and set a high standard for responsible business conduct.
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