Modern Slavery Statement – Our Duty to Ethical Floristry

Our Zero Tolerance Policy

At Florist Limehouse, we firmly believe that modern slavery in all its forms—including forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation—has no place in any aspect of our business or supply chains. As a trusted florist serving Limehouse households and businesses, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, safety, and ethical conduct. We maintain a strict zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery, ensuring it is not present within our operations or those of our suppliers, partners, and contractors.

Supplier Due Diligence

We understand the importance of responsible sourcing in the floristry industry. Our procurement process is designed to assess and monitor our suppliers for compliance with all relevant laws and ethical standards concerning labour practices. All prospective suppliers are subject to due diligence checks, including assessments of their modern slavery prevention policies and procedures. We require our suppliers to confirm they do not engage in any form of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour, and expect them to extend these standards throughout their own supply chains. If any supplier fails to meet our standards, we take immediate action, which may include ending the business relationship.

Staff Training and Awareness

Raising awareness among our employees is vital in detecting and preventing modern slavery. All staff members, including those involved in buying, receiving, and other supply chain interactions, are provided with training to recognise the warning signs of exploitation and understand the risks within our sector. Training materials are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current trends and legislation. We encourage open dialogue, so that staff feel comfortable voicing concerns and participating in efforts to prevent modern slavery.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Florist Limehouse provides clear and confidential channels for employees, suppliers, and even external parties to report any suspicions or evidence of modern slavery or unethical practices within our business or supply networks. Reports are taken seriously and thoroughly investigated without fear of retaliation. Our management team is committed to addressing every report promptly, taking remedial action where necessary, and ensuring lessons learned inform future improvements.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

To ensure our policies and practices remain effective and relevant, our Modern Slavery Statement and related procedures are reviewed and updated every year. As a local business, we recognise that the risks can evolve, and we are committed to continuous improvement through regular audits, feedback from staff and partners, and monitoring regulation changes. This annual review process is integral to reinforcing our zero tolerance approach and strengthening the transparency and accountability that our community expects from us.

Our Local Responsibility

Serving the Limehouse community, both for households and businesses, Florist Limehouse is dedicated to providing not only beautiful flowers but also ethical service. We know our customers place significant trust in us, and we believe this trust comes with the responsibility to act decisively against modern slavery. We thank our community for supporting our commitment to ethical floristry and pledge to work diligently to uphold these standards now and in the future.