The School Colours Ethos

Social Responsiblity

We expect our suppliers to comply with the following policy and these points are presented to them.

Human and Civil Rights are respected and no discrimination is practised
Employment is freely chosen
Working conditions are safe and hygienic
Child Labour is not used (Child means below the age of 14 years old, unless local minimum age law stipulates a higher age for work or mandatory schooling, in which case the higher age shall apply)
Wages and Benefits meet the minimum national legal standard
Working Hours comply with national laws
When we source from factories outside the EEC we expect audits to be undertaken to ensure compliance with the above standards
Most of our uniform is manufactured in the EEC with fabrics made in the UK & Europe. This means employees working on our goods are paid according to strict EEC labour regulations

Our aim is to be the industry leader in supplying sustainable uniforms. We focus on:

Reducing the carbon footprint of our products as much as possible and help customers to reduce the carbon footprint during product utilisation
Using key Raw Materials that come from the most sustainable sources possible
Reducing waste to landfill and encouraging responsible disposal of our products when finished with
Supplying garments using the highest quality fabrics available; our products last significantly longer than equivalent products found on the high street, this reduces overall waste

Our Equal Opportunities Policy is to:

Ensure that all job applicants & employees, customers & suppliers are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice
Comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and 1986, the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

We seek to conduct our activities in such a way as to prevent harm to and promote the health of our employees and other stakeholders
We strive to prevent any injuries at work, both for our own employees and our contractors