Ethical Policy

At Reaseheath College ,we do our best to ensure that all the items we sell are Ethically sourced. 

The Ethical policies of the four manufacturers who supply most of the polo’s, jackets and fleeces that we sell are shown below. Regatta have a Zero Tolerance policy to child labour - we will update this with more details as soon as we can. 

You will appreciate that (purely for reasons of space), we have not included this information here for all the manufacturers that we use, but if you would like details for any items not covered by the statements below, please ask us, or, if or if you feel that there is anything that we have missed, please email us at onlinestore@reaseheath.ac.uk

Result Clothing Company

Corporate Responsibility

At RESULT® we see corporate responsibility as key in how we conduct our business and believe it makes good sense to run our business in a responsible way with regards:

Minimum Age Labour

RESULT® does not permit the employ of workers under the minimum age established by local law or below compulsory school-going age, whichever is greater. In no case shall RESULT® permit the employ of individuals under the age of 16.

Working Conditions

RESULT® requires that all authorised garments bearing its name be manufactured under conditions which adhere to strict standards on working hours and good working conditions, including factory temperature. RESULT® requires all suppliers to employ based on equal opportunity and non-racist policies. Developing healthy links with communities in which we operate within the UK and overseas by creating opportunity, skill development and support in emerging economies.

Needle & Nickel Detection

Junior and youth garments are submitted to stringent needle detection procedure by metal detector prior to packing at source. All garments are tested to ensure all trims are nickel-free.

Environmental Practices

RESULT® demands all suppliers pursue correct environmental practice, including the recycling of waste materials and the re-circulation of waste heat generated in the dyeing process. RESULT® insists on the use of dyed fabric free from harmful substance in all products.

Recycling

As innovations to fabric recycling evolve, RESULT® reserves the right to make running changes to any styles where recycling can enhance performance or lessen environmental impact. All garments using recycled materials within their make-up are marked in this brochure. Recycled bag and packaging is used, together with any other recycled materials on labelling & promotional literature, where possible.

REACH

RESULT® encourages all suppliers to have full compliance with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorizations and Restriction of Chemicals) and ensure no substances harmful to any human or the environment are used in products bearing the RESULT® brand.

UNEEK Ethical Policy

Uneek Clothing is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products at the greatest value. We believe that the best method of meeting this commitment is to build strong relationships with like minded organisations that share our values and agree to our standards of business conduct. We subscribe fully to the relevant International Labour Organisation (ILO) & UNICEF conventions relating to labour issues, including child labour, regardless of the country or region we operate in.

At the core of everything we do, we seek to ensure than human dignity; safety and respect are upheld wherever we do business. Every one of us has a part to play in supporting this through the choices we make. We will not profit from the misery or mistreatment of others. We take this stand because we believe it is the right thing to do socially, ethically and commercially and because we are all connected through our humanity.

Legal Requirements

We ensure that our business partners comply with all applicable legal standards and requirements of the country in which they are operating. We take steps to ensure that
International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations (UN) recommendations are adhered to.

Environmental Standards

All of our business partners must adhere to the laws of their nation regarding the protection and preservation of the environment. Where possible we will support our partners to improve to meet higher level international standards as required.

Employment Practices

All of our business partners must agree:

To ensure that the rights of the workers are upheld and maintained in accordance to ILO, UN and national regulations.

Not to utilize child labour as defined by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), United Nations (UN) standards and/or national standards, whichever is the higher.

Not to utilize forced labour, including prison or any other compulsory labour.

Child Labour

We define child labour as anyone under the age of 16 years, however the ILO define a child labourer as anyone less than 14 years of age. We require our suppliers to declare anyone under the age of 16 working directly or indirectly in the production of our products. We also require our partners to clearly state what education provision, working conditions and pay any under 16 year olds are receiving.

Working Conditions

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy place of work and to treating employees fairly and in compliance with the law. All of our partners must share in this commitment. We recognise that cultural differences exist and standards vary from country to country but as a minimum we expect our partners to adhere to the following:

Health, safety and other workplace standards must meet all local laws and safety regulations.

Employees must not be discriminated against because of personal characteristics or beliefs.

Employees must be compensated fairly for all hours worked and at rates that meet local industry standards.

Worker housing, where provided must meet the same standards for health and safety as the workplace.

Regatta :- Our Responsibilities

The health and happiness of the people that work for us, with us and around us is really important. We strongly believe that the value and quality we provide for our customers should never be at the expense of anyone. In 2012, we joined the ETI (Ethical Trade Initiative) to benchmark us against best practice in social compliance and we are pleased to report we have already achieved Improver status. We are also active in our commitments towards communities here and abroad, volunteering time and offering financial support through our two charitable trusts.

Health and Happiness at Work

Fundraising, Volunteer Programmes and Donations

Charity and Support - Savar School, Bangladesh

Ethical Trade Initiative

HER Project – Empowering Women

Reducing Environmental Impact

We strive to reduce the environmental impact of our workspace and warehouse in the UK with comprehensive recycling programmes and intelligent design. We actively seek out factories overseas with licensed and audited programmes in place to ensure waste and energy usage are managed responsibly. Substantial time and effort are invested to stay at the forefront of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) directives.

Recycle More, Design Well, Use Less

Managing Waste With Our Factories

Products

Nasty Chemicals

We are always looking at ways to reduce the environmental impact of our design, development and production, striving to meet and even exceed regulatory and industry standards. All of our products for example, are PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) free. We actively source from reliable and reputable suppliers. Our published materials are printed on paper from sustainable sources and recycled materials are considered wherever practicable.

We are PFOA (nasty chemical) free

PFOA (Perfluorinated compound-flurochemical is a particularly nasty chemical used a lot in the outdoors industry to create water repellent finishes. Studies have shown that it doesn’t break down over time and there have been claims that it is carcinogenic. You can be confident when you buy a new Regatta product that it will be PFOA free.

Dickies - Code of Conduct

Integrity matters to Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company…. We established this Code of Conduct to set expectations for our associates, brand representatives, licensees, distributors and manufacturers. By adhering to this code of conduct, we make a statement about how we’re going to conduct business and how we expect those who do business with us to conduct themselves. We’re committed to continuing our proud tradition of maintaining fair and ethical business practices.

Our organization will not use contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, raw material suppliers, full package suppliers, service providers or other organizations (collectively “contractors”) that use child labor. Our organization will only use contractors that comply with applicable child labor laws.

Our organization will provide, and will strive to work only with contractors that provide, a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with local laws.

Our organization shall maintain clear aisles and exits designated for emergency evacuation, fire extinguishers mounted in prominent places, and medical supplies on site to handle minor medical problems.

Our organization will not knowingly conduct business with contractors that use forced labor or other compulsory labor in the manufacture and distribution of products. This includes labor required as a means of political coercion or as punishment for peacefully expressing political views.

Our organization will not knowingly use contractors that use corporal punishment or other forms of mental or physical coercion in the manufacture and distribution of products.

Our organization will respect cultural differences and will strive to work with contractors that employ associates based on their ability to carry out the duties of a particular job, and not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs.

Our organization will not knowingly use contractors that require more than sixty- (60) hour workweeks on a regularly scheduled basis in the manufacture and distribution of products, except for appropriately compensated overtime in compliance with local laws.

Our organization will seek to use only contractors that believe in the betterment of wages and benefit levels that address the basic needs of associates.

Our organization will not knowingly conduct business with contractors that violate environmental laws or regulations in the manufacture and distribution of products.

Our organization will not knowingly conduct business with contractors that violate international trade laws, or subscribe to or participate in boycott policies or activities not sanctioned by the United States.