Ethical Sourcing Policy
At Promo Crew, we’re committed to developing and maintaining a significant role in our industry by subscribing to high standards of ethical conduct. We understand that we have a corporate and social responsibility. This is as much in our supply chain as it is in our own everyday activities. We continually seek products and services that are ethically produced. We do this by endeavouring to work with all of our suppliers which in turn influence’s our social, ethical and environmental performance. We have and will always take this ongoing conduct and responsibility as a key part of our performance as a company.
Preferred Suppliers
Are those who respect and comply with relevant laws, regulations treaties, covenants or other agreements. We look for suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to implementing policies and practices consistent with and complementary to, our own. We believe these considerations to be the platform from which responsible behaviours can be built.
Labour expectations
We expect suppliers to have sound labour practices; we expect them to treat their employees fairly, in accordance with local laws and regulations relating to labour and employment.
Wages and Benefits
Suppliers shall provide wages and benefits that comply with all local laws and regulations or match prevailing local manufacturing or industry rates. Pay shall be calculated at the legally required rate, regardless of whether workers are compensated hourly or by piece rate.
Freely Chosen
Suppliers will not use forced, bonded or involuntary labour. Workers must not be required to lodge deposits or their identity papers with employers; they must be free to leave once their shift ends, or after giving their employer reasonable notice.
Child Labour
Suppliers should not use child labour. Suppliers shall verify the age of their workers and maintain copies of their workers’ proof of age. Suppliers shall follow all applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours and conditions for all employees.
Hours
All working hours will comply with national laws within the country in question. Suppliers shall guarantee breaks and days off in compliance with applicable law.
Immigration Law Compliance
Suppliers shall only employ workers who have a legal right to work, including workers obtained through an employment agency. Workers’ legal rights to work must be validated by reviewing original documentation prior to commencement of work.
Safe and Hygienic Conditions
Suppliers shall provide a safe and hygienic working environment. They shall also provide continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulation standards. Suppliers shall ensure that personal protective safety equipment is available where required and that workers are adequately trained in its use.
Non Discrimination or Harassment and Respect
Suppliers must conduct their business in a manner which recognises the entitlement of all individuals to be treated equitably with dignity and respect and to work in an environment free from harassment, physical and verbal abuse, threats or intimidation of any description.
Suppliers shall employ workers solely on the basis of their ability to do the job and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, racial characteristics, maternity or material status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, national, cultural, religious or personal beliefs in relation to hiring, wages, benefits, termination or retirement. There shall be no inappropriate medical testing used in determining employment. Physical abuse or discipline, the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment and verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation shall be prohibited.
Disciplinary practices shall be fair and appropriate and must be clearly set out and communicated to workers. Workers have the right to appeal and representation at disciplinary proceedings.
Suppliers must give all workers the right to join or form trade unions and to organise collective bargaining in a lawful and peaceful manner and Suppliers must not discriminate against workers who engage in such activities. Where these rights are restricted by law Suppliers must allow alternative lawful means for independent workers’ representation.
Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining
Suppliers shall respect the rights of workers to associate, organise and bargain collectively in a legal and peaceful manner. Suppliers shall ensure that employee representatives are not discriminated against and have access to carry out their representative functions in the workplace.
Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, suppliers must not hinder the development of parallel means for independent and free association and bargaining.
Environmental Standards
Suppliers shall as a minimum comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the environmental impacts of their business, and maintain procedures for notifying local authorities in the event of an environment accident resulting from the supplier’s operation. Supplier compliance with environmental law shall include any international or applicable local laws affecting the source of materials and processes used to manufacture products.