25 OUR APPROACH TO BETTER SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Naturally, in sourcing from developing countries, there are challenges. We know it’s our responsibility to do all we can to protect the workforce making our garments. This means good working conditions, fair wages, regular employment and no discrimination or harsh treatment. Each of our suppliers is required to comply with our Supply Chain Code of Conduct: 1 Must hold a valid audit from at least one of the following bodies: WRAP, amfori BSCI, or SEDEX. 2 Children must not be employed below the legal minimum age required by the law of the individual country. 3 Employees are to be paid above the legal minimum wage, as required by the law of the individual country. 4 Working hours must not exceed those set out by local legislation. Overtime must always be voluntary and remunerated at a premium rate. 5 Maternity leave must be made available to all female employees. 6 Employment is freely chosen and no discrimination is practised. There is no use of forced or involuntary labour and employees are free to leave their employment after reasonable notice. 7 Good working conditions must prevail. The provision of adequate washroom facilities and a canteen are essential. 8 Primary medical care must be provided on site. 9 Correct procedure and policies should be in place to ensure employee health and safety. 10 Workers’ representatives are not discriminated against and are allowed access to the workplace to carry out their representative functions. 11 Ensure that their own supply chain is compliant to this code of conduct. 12 We do not accept outsourcing or the use of homeworkers. Failure to adhere to this condition will result in breach of contract. 13 Agree to an independent audit as specified by Kustom Kit. our supply chain code of conduct
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