Archway Flowers Modern Slavery Statement

Our Commitment to Combating Modern Slavery

Archway Flowers is a locally trusted florist, dedicated to serving households and businesses throughout the Archway area. With a strong foundation in ethical conduct and community responsibility, we recognise the serious global challenge of modern slavery and human trafficking. Our commitment is reflected in robust measures to prevent any form of slavery or human trafficking within our operations or supply chains. This statement outlines our approach and ongoing vigilance as part of our corporate responsibility and community trust.

Zero Tolerance Policy

At Archway Flowers, we have a zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. Any evidence or suspicion of such practice is met with immediate and decisive action, including notifying relevant authorities where appropriate and terminating relationships with offending parties. We expect the highest ethical standards not only from all our direct employees but also anyone involved in our supply chain.

Supplier Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We understand that the potential risk of modern slavery exists in all sectors and regions, including the floral industry. To address this, Archway Flowers carries out thorough due diligence on new and existing suppliers. This includes requiring suppliers to confirm that they adhere to all laws prohibiting modern slavery, providing self-declarations, and, where practical, sharing evidence of their own anti-slavery directives. Our due diligence process considers factors such as geographic location, sourcing practices, and business reputation to continually assess risk in our supply chain. Should any supplier fail to meet our standards, we seek corrective measures or, if necessary, terminate the business relationship.

Staff Training and Awareness

Maintaining an alert and informed team is central to our approach. Archway Flowers provides regular training to all staff members – from managerial through to delivery and customer service teams – to raise awareness of how to identify signs of modern slavery and report concerns safely. We communicate our modern slavery expectations clearly at induction and reinforce them through ongoing training updates, equipping our staff to act confidently should they notice unusual behaviour or potential exploitation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Archway Flowers encourages staff, suppliers, customers, and the wider community to report any concerns regarding modern slavery or unethical employment practices without fear of retribution. We maintain confidential internal channels for raising these issues, and all reports are treated sensitively and investigated promptly. Our policies ensure that all individuals can speak up safely and that reported concerns are followed up with appropriate action.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually and updated as needed to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. We monitor changes in legislation, industry best practices, and learn from our own risk assessments in order to improve our preventative measures continually. Furthermore, we welcome constructive feedback from staff, suppliers, and clients to help enhance our approach to combating modern slavery in all its forms.

Our Responsibility as a Trusted Local Florist

As a trusted florist proudly serving Archway’s households and businesses, we recognise the importance of maintaining ethical business practices and upholding the confidence of our community. Our commitment to eradicating modern slavery is an integral part of how we do business, reflecting not only our legal obligations but also our values as a responsible local enterprise. We remain steadfast in our pledge to operate with integrity, transparency, and accountability.