Modern Slavery Statement 2024 – Flowers Temple
Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery
At Flowers Temple, we believe that respect, dignity, and fairness are essential to every aspect of our work. As a trusted Temple florist serving the households and businesses of our local community, we recognise our responsibility to help safeguard human rights and work actively to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all their forms throughout our operations and supply chains.
Our Zero Tolerance Policy
Flowers Temple maintains a strict zero tolerance stance on all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We are fully committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. We strive to ensure that there is no place for modern slavery within any part of our business or in the organisations we work with.
Supplier Due Diligence
We expect the same high ethical standards from all suppliers, partners, and contractors who provide us with goods and services, particularly those linked to the harvesting, handling, or supply of flowers and foliage. As part of our ongoing supplier due diligence, we:
- Communicate our modern slavery expectations to all suppliers and seek written confirmation of their compliance.
- Require suppliers to provide evidence of their own anti-slavery policies and practices where appropriate.
- Monitor and assess new and existing suppliers for risk factors relating to modern slavery, especially where supply chains stretch to higher-risk regions or industries.
- Reserve the right to terminate relationships if any supplier is found to be in breach of our requirements or acting unethically.
Staff Training and Awareness
All staff, including full-time and seasonal teams, are informed about our anti-slavery policies and the importance of vigilance in identifying the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. Regular training is provided to help our staff recognize the signs of exploitation and understand their role in both prevention and reporting. We encourage a culture of openness and accountability, empowering employees to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
Reporting Channels
Employees, suppliers, and other partners are urged to report any concerns related to potential modern slavery or unethical conduct. We provide clear internal channels for confidential reporting. All concerns raised are treated seriously, investigated appropriately, and acted upon where necessary. Flowers Temple reaffirms its commitment to supporting anyone who brings forward genuine concerns in good faith.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually. Our leadership regularly assesses its effectiveness, considers new legal requirements, and refines our internal procedures in light of developments in best practice and feedback from stakeholders. By doing so, Flowers Temple commits to continually improving our ability to detect, address, and prevent modern slavery risks as our business and supply chains evolve.
Our Local Responsibility
As your neighbourhood florist, we understand our duty goes beyond beautiful arrangements. Ethical conduct sits at the heart of Flowers Temple’s purpose. By upholding strong anti-slavery standards, we honour the trust local families, businesses, and organisations place in us every day. We remain dedicated to ensuring our flowers are sourced, prepared, and delivered in a way that respects every individual, at every stage.
