Edwards requires all vendors manufacturing our product to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees and comply with or exceed all applicable local laws concerning sanitation and risk protection within their facilities. This includes:
- Working conditions aligned to local and international standards for compensation, working hours, benefits, and harassment-free environment.
- Adequate medical assistance available in emergencies, and that designated employees are trained in first aid procedures.
- Well-identified emergency exits, and that all employees are trained in emergency evacuation.
- Protective safety equipment is available, and employees are trained in its use.
Monitoring vendor compliance for social compliance, Edwards’ uses a combination of visits by company staff, audits by qualified third-party firms, and certifications like WRAP. Worldwide Responsible Apparel (WRAP) is an independent, objective team of global social compliance experts dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing around the world through certification and education. Certified factories undergo regular checks on work conditions, adherence to social compliance standards and the execution of manufacturing in a safe, humane and respectful environment for employees. WRAP has over 2,700 factories certified worldwide, which translates to almost 2.5 million employees covered with certification in those locations.
Canadian Forced Labor Report. In accordance with Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, we are committed to transparency and ethical sourcing. This report details the steps we’re taking to uphold that commitment.
Edwards requires all vendors manufacturing our product to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees and comply with or exceed all applicable local laws concerning sanitation and risk protection within their facilities. This includes:
- Working conditions aligned to local and international standards for compensation, working hours, benefits, and harassment-free environment.
- Adequate medical assistance available in emergencies, and that designated employees are trained in first aid procedures.
- Well-identified emergency exits, and that all employees are trained in emergency evacuation.
- Protective safety equipment is available, and employees are trained in its use.
Monitoring vendor compliance for social compliance, Edwards’ uses a combination of visits by company staff, audits by qualified third-party firms, and certifications like WRAP. Worldwide Responsible Apparel (WRAP) is an independent, objective team of global social compliance experts dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing around the world through certification and education. Certified factories undergo regular checks on work conditions, adherence to social compliance standards and the execution of manufacturing in a safe, humane and respectful environment for employees. WRAP has over 2,700 factories certified worldwide, which translates to almost 2.5 million employees covered with certification in those locations.
Canadian Forced Labor Report. In accordance with Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, we are committed to transparency and ethical sourcing. This report details the steps we’re taking to uphold that commitment.