Partners
Ethical Sourcing
We are committed to the highest standards of ethical sourcing practices to protect the rights of workers and the communities from which we source. Our ethical sourcing program advances ongoing improvement through measurable and actionable insight.
Ethical Sourcing Policies
All suppliers are required to comply with our Supplier Ethical Code of Conduct, which reflects the International Labour Organization (ILO) core standards and The United Nation’s Guiding Principles on Human Rights (UNGPs) and is reviewed annually.
Supplier Relationships & Sourcing Locations
Like us, our customers care about where our products come from, how they are made and how people who make those products are treated.
Our direct sourcing relationships allow us to work in close partnership with manufacturers and we source our products from countries including China and India.
Ethical Sourcing Program & Requirements
Our Ethical Sourcing program currently covers all tier 1 factories in our supply chain, and includes the following requirements:
- Annual audits for all factories, following the Elevate Responsible Sourcing Assessment (ERSA) or other approved audit methodology.
- Remediation and corrective action plan management to ensure issues are actively addressed.
- Production verification assessments or in-line and final inspections, ensuring product is only made in approved factories.
- Anonymous worker sentiment surveys.
Modern Slavery Reporting
Our Modern Slavery Statement and annual report can be accessed on the Premier Investments website here.
Living wage
As a retailer, we are committed to ensuring that all workers in our supply chain receive a Living Wage that meets their basic needs and allows for a level of discretionary income. We believe fair wages are essential for the well-being of workers and their families, and we actively encourage our suppliers to adopt Living Wage practices. Our commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible business practices drives us to continuously improve and uphold these standards. Our full position on Living Wage with our work to date and future milestones can be read here.
Governance and Customer Feedback
Our in-house Ethical Sourcing & Compliance team works closely with our partners across our supply chain to drive our commitment to responsible practices.
For queries or to provide feedback please contact the Ethical Sourcing team for Peter Alexander at ethicalsourcing@peteralexander.com.au and Smiggle at ethicalsourcing@smiggle.com.
Community
Through continued collaboration, we are proud to work alongside a number of community organisations through financial and in-kind support programs.
We support both brand and team level fundraising for a number of important causes.
Thread Together
Peter Alexander has worked with Thread Together since 2022. Thread Together was founded on the idea that unsold clothing should be donated, rather than disposed, providing new clothing to people in need, while also protecting the environment.
RSPCA & Paw Justice
Peter Alexander along with our Peter Alexander team have had a long-standing relationship with the RSPCA in Australia, and Paw Justice in New Zealand. For more information visit Peter Alexander.
Supporting Families and Children
Our Smiggle brand contribute and fundraise for a number of charities that support children’s physical and mental well-being at home and in schools. For more information visit Smiggle.
Supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Premier Retail in partnership with Just Group has been supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation via their ‘Go Pink’ campaign since 2016 through various fundraising efforts. To date Just Group have raised over $150,000 for this important cause and look forward to continuing this in years to come.
