Modern Slavery Statement – Our Ongoing Responsibility

Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery

As a reputable florist serving the Barbican community, Barbican Flowers is dedicated to upholding ethical conduct and human rights across all aspects of our operations. We recognise our responsibility to ensure that modern slavery—in any form, including slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking—has no place within our business or our supply chains. Our Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we take to act with integrity and transparency in fulfilling this vital responsibility for our customers, staff, suppliers, and the wider community.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Barbican Flowers maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect all individuals working for us and with us, whether directly or indirectly, to share in our commitment. Any suspicion, evidence, or incident of modern slavery is treated with the utmost seriousness and will result in immediate investigation and appropriate action. Our aim is to ensure that everyone in our workplace and supply networks is treated lawfully, fairly, and with respect.

Supplier Due Diligence

We understand the importance of vigilance across our supply chain. Barbican Flowers takes careful steps to vet and evaluate new suppliers, prioritising those who can demonstrate ethical labour practices and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations against modern slavery. Our ongoing relationships with suppliers are built on mutual transparency and trust. Where necessary, we request information and evidence relating to workforce conditions, recruitment processes, and operational policies. Should any supplier fall short of our standards or fail to cooperate with our vetting process, we will review and, if required, terminate the partnership.

Staff Training and Awareness

We believe that empowering our staff is key to the prevention and detection of modern slavery. All Barbican Flowers employees receive information and guidance on recognising signs of modern slavery and understanding the associated risks within our industry. We promote a culture of openness and support, so that all team members feel confident to raise concerns if they arise. Our leadership is committed to delivering regular updates and refresher training sessions to maintain high awareness levels throughout our organisation.

Reporting Channels

We have established clear and accessible channels to enable staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns regarding possible instances of modern slavery. All reports are treated with discretion and are investigated promptly and thoroughly. We are committed to ensuring that no individual will suffer detrimental treatment for reporting genuine concerns in good faith. Our approach supports a safe environment where everyone can speak up without fear of repercussion.

Annual Review and Ongoing Improvement

Barbican Flowers reviews and updates this Modern Slavery Statement each year to ensure its continued effectiveness and relevance. Our management team assesses the progress made, reviews our policies and procedures, and consults with relevant stakeholders to identify any areas for further improvement. We are committed to transparency, and our efforts evolve as industry best practices and regulations develop. As a trusted florist to Barbican households and businesses, we take our ethical responsibility seriously and strive to raise standards, both within our organisation and throughout our network.

This statement reflects our ongoing pledge to deliver services with integrity, safeguard human rights, and remain a trusted, responsible Barbican florist for our community.