PORTWEST ACHIEVES ECOVADIS AWARD

Portwest Achieves Ecovadis Silver Sustainability Rating

Portwest have been working hard to improve their environmental, social, and ethical performance and are proud to have achieved a silver rating, putting them in the top 25% of globally rated companies. Ecovadis ratings consider factors such as the environment, labour practices, human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Trading Ethically And Operating Responsibly Is A Fundamental Part Of The Portwest Business Strategy!

Portwest Planet

Portwest’s main aim is to minimise the impact their operations have on the environment and the natural resources they consume. Portwest understand that their workforce is integral to achieving their business goals and are fully committed to ensuring that all worker’s safety, human rights, and wellbeing are respected. To achieve this, Portwest have developed a new initiative with clearly defined short and long-term sustainability goals. This initiative is called Portwest Planet.

Environment

85% of Portwest`s garments carry the OEKO-TEX(r) STANDARD 100 label, guaranteeing that every component of this product has been tested for harmful substances. They have achieved the highest step by OEKO-TEX standard level 3 for ecological and socially responsible textile production.

Labour & Human Rights

Portwest’s fully owned factories are certified to the WRAP Gold Standard. WRAP is the world’s largest, independent, factory-based compliance programme for responsible production in the sewn product sector.

Eco-Friendly Range of Products

In 2021 Portwest introduced a new eco-friendly range of products. Each of these products has been responsibly sourced and produced in the most environmentally friendly manner achievable.

Sustainable Procurement

Portwest is a member of Sedex, one of the world’s leading online platforms for companies to manage and improve working conditions in global supply chains. Their fully owned factories are audited using the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA).

Ethics

Portwest have a comprehensive learning and development programme in place and ask for 100% engagement in corporate ethics and anti-corruption and bribery training. IT security is one of their top priorities, they are determined to protect business information for their suppliers, customers and staff.

Industry Associations & Certifications

Portwest is a member of the leading safety industry research and technology centres. Their certifications and memberships are available to download below. Portwest safety products are tested and certified to European, US, Australian and New Zealand standards by independent test houses.

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