Ethical Policy

At Ackermann's Apparel we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our partners, suppliers and clients. We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, paying the people we employ a living wage and ensuring all human and labor rights are respected. We value the importance of transparency and strongly believe in ethical trade and manufacturing.

Ackermann’s Apparel hereby guarantees that the labor and human rights in our own operations and in our supply chains and any partners we collaborate with, are respected. This means that we conduct independent verifications of any partner’s statements on Forced Labor, Child Labor, Modern Slavery and human rights.

Our main supply chain partner Brook Taverner Ltd works with some of the best fabric mills in the world and ensures that all clothing is made in ethically sound factories. They make certain our supply chain commits to the ETI Base Code. This worldwide recognized code promotes respect for workers’ rights and aims to ensure they are free from discrimination and exploitation & enjoy conditions of freedom, security and equality. Their factories undergo Sedex and SMETA audits on an annual basis to confirm that the ETI Base Code is being adhered to.

Brook Taverner currently reports under the following supply chain legislation:

United Kingdom's Modern Slavery Act 2015
Canada's BILL S-211 Forced labour in Canadian Supply Chains

You can review Brook Taverner's statements and policies via the direct links below

Our secondary supply chain partner Ralawise Ltd and the manufacturing brand Premier Clothing Ltd whose product are featured on our website report under the following supply chain legislation:

United Kingdom's Modern Slavery Act 2015

You can review Ralawise and Premier’s statements and policies via the direct links below

Further information can be found on
www.ethicaltrade.org
www.sedexglobal.com