Our Ethical Trading Policy

Global Material Sourcing Limited is committed to trading relationships which are commercially viable and ethical. We support fair trade and will only operate with manufacturers and sub-contractors who comply with our ethical trading policy.

We regularly appraise our suppliers against these criteria. This policy sets out the minimum labour standards that we expect our suppliers to comply with:

Employment is freely chosen

Working conditions are safe and hygienic
Child Labour is not used (Child means below the age of 14 years old, unless local minimum age law stipulates a higher age for work or mandatory schooling, in which case the higher age shall apply)
Wages and Benefits meet the minimum national legal standard
Working Hours comply with national laws
No discrimination is practised
Human and Civil Rights are respected

Global Material Sourcing will, through it's local partners monitor all aspects of the supply chain including quality, working conditions and general employment practices. We aim to deliver products manufactured to the highest technical and ethical standards.

Global Material Sourcing is not currently a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative, however we are committed to ensure that all suppliers subscribe to the principles of the ETI's Base Code as a minimum standard. Full membership of the ETI will be reviewed by Global Material Sourcing from time to time.

Global Material Sourcing is committed to the following principles:

To treat employees fairly and equitably
To operate ethically and with integrity
To respect basic human rights
To sustain the environment for future generations
To be a caring neighbour in the community