Social Compliance Statement

The Quantum Clothing group of companies manufacture and source product from within the U.K. and internationally. We firmly believe that in doing so we are applying the highest ethical standards for human rights, labour and environmental practices.

We understand that our manufacturing units should not stand apart from the country in which they operate and that their activities and conduct should be a source of positive influence.

As a supplier we recognise that, by treating our employees with respect and allowing them to operate in working conditions that are clean and safe with a fair days wage, this makes a difference in increasing productivity, reducing risk and improving quality. In turn this will also lead to increased customer confidence.

Being socially compliant only delivers these benefits if done effectively so a monitoring program, with country law as a minimum standard, is in operation with improvement programs geared towards compliance with the E.T.I. base code.

More specifically - workforce Rights

• to have no employees below the legal age for employment in the country in which we are operating, and as an absolute rule, no employees under 15 years of age.
• all employees will have the right to collective representation within the legal framework of the country in which we operate.
• there will be equality of opportunity, with no discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion or age.
• there will be no use made of forced, bonded or involuntary labour.
• all employees will be treated with respect and their health, safety and basic human rights will be protected and promoted. All activities will comply with Quantum's health and safety policy which forms an integral part of this overall policy.
• adequate and timely training will be provided for everyone for the job for which they have been employed.
• a fair days wage for a fair days work. Work rates and working hours will reflect those of the sector in the country in which it is operating. We will fulfil all our legal obligations in full in terms of employment, payment and benefit practices.

Environment

• at a minimum, operations will comply with all local and national legislation.

Labelling

• where it is a customer requirement, all goods will be labelled with their country of origin.