Bayswater Flowers Modern Slavery Statement
Our Commitment to Combating Modern Slavery
At Bayswater Flowers, we recognise the critical importance of addressing and preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitative practices in all aspects of our operations and supply chain. As a trusted Bayswater florist serving local households and businesses, we are dedicated to ensuring that every bouquet, arrangement, and service we provide reflects our core values of dignity, respect, and ethical responsibility.
Zero Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery
Bayswater Flowers maintains a strict zero tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking within our organisation and throughout our network of suppliers and partners. We are fully committed to complying with the Modern Slavery Act and all relevant legislation, and we continually strive to embed ethical principles in all our business dealings.
Supplier Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
We recognise that our responsibility extends beyond our own operations and into our relationships with suppliers and partners. Accordingly, we conduct thorough due diligence to assess and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains. This includes evaluating new and existing suppliers based on their labour practices, compliance with legal and ethical standards, and commitment to eradicating exploitative conditions.
Our due diligence process involves:
- Requesting suppliers to provide details of their own modern slavery policies and practices
- Requiring contractual commitments to uphold anti-slavery standards
- Conducting risk assessments focused on geographical, sectoral, and commodity-specific vulnerabilities
- Reviewing and monitoring supplier performance periodically to ensure ongoing compliance
Staff Training and Awareness
At Bayswater Flowers, we believe that awareness and education are critical to preventing exploitation. All staff receive training to understand what constitutes modern slavery and how to recognise indicators of abusive labour practices. This training equips our team to identify risks and respond appropriately, ensuring that everyone at Bayswater Flowers shares responsibility in protecting vulnerable individuals.
Reporting Channels and Escalation Procedures
We actively encourage the reporting of any suspicions, incidents, or concerns related to modern slavery or unethical conduct within our operations or supply chain. Bayswater Flowers has established clear internal channels for staff and suppliers to raise concerns, which are handled confidentially and investigated thoroughly. We are committed to providing support to anyone who comes forward, and no individual will ever suffer detrimental treatment as a result of reporting their concerns in good faith.
Ongoing Commitment and Annual Review
Our approach to combating modern slavery is subject to continual improvement. Bayswater Flowers commits to reviewing our modern slavery statement, policies, and procedures on an annual basis to reflect changing risks, regulatory requirements, and best practices. This annual review process ensures that we remain vigilant and proactive in upholding the highest ethical standards.
Our Responsibility to the Bayswater Community
Bayswater Flowers takes pride in being a valued member of the Bayswater community, delivering quality floristry to homes and businesses. We acknowledge our duty to support human rights and fair working conditions in every aspect of our service. By embedding these principles into our everyday operation, we aim to be not only your florist of choice but also a trusted advocate for ethical responsibility.
