Modern Slavery Statement for Flowers Shepperton

Our Commitment to Combating Modern Slavery

At Flowers Shepperton, we recognise our ongoing duty to uphold the highest ethical standards and protect human rights throughout our operations. As a trusted florist serving the Shepperton community—local households and businesses alike—it is vital that our commitment to integrity extends beyond customer service to every level of our supply chain. We have a zero tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking within our business and amongst our suppliers.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Flowers Shepperton maintains a strict zero tolerance stance towards modern slavery and human trafficking in any aspect of our business. We are unequivocal in our expectation that all employees, suppliers, and partners share this commitment to upholding freedom, equality, and fairness in employment. Any suspicion or evidence of violations is treated with utmost seriousness and triggers immediate review and remedial action.

Supplier Due Diligence

We place strong emphasis on the integrity of our supply chain. All suppliers and contractors are carefully vetted to ensure that they operate ethically, lawfully, and in line with our values regarding modern slavery prevention. Wherever possible, Flowers Shepperton undertakes due diligence checks, including assessing supplier policies, reviewing contractual compliance, and, where relevant, seeking assurances that their own supply chains are equally free from forced labour and exploitation. Ongoing relationships are contingent on continued adherence to these standards.

Staff Training and Awareness

Education forms a cornerstone of our efforts to combat modern slavery. As such, all Flowers Shepperton staff receive training on identifying signs of modern slavery, understanding their responsibilities, and following internal procedures for raising concerns. Our training programme is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect best practices and legislative developments, ensuring that our team remains vigilant and informed.

Reporting Channels

We encourage an open, transparent culture in which all staff members, suppliers, and stakeholders feel empowered to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical conduct. Flowers Shepperton has clear procedures in place for reporting suspicions or evidence of modern slavery, with strict protection against victimisation or retaliation for whistleblowers. All reports are treated with confidentiality and are thoroughly investigated by our management, who take prompt, appropriate action.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Our Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and reflective of evolving risks and best practices in our industry. The review process involves evaluating our supply chain, assessing staff training outcomes, and incorporating feedback from stakeholders. We are committed to continuous improvement, learning from industry developments and regularly enhancing our procedures to strengthen our efforts against modern slavery.

Serving Shepperton with Integrity

Flowers Shepperton believes that ethical responsibility is inseparable from being a trusted business in the local community. Our customers depend on us not only for beautiful flowers and reliable service, but also for ethical conduct in every aspect of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement illustrates our sincere commitment to transparency, accountability, and the wellbeing of everyone connected with our business. We remain steadfast in our pledge to uphold these values for the benefit of the Shepperton community and beyond.