The Republic Supplier Code of Conduct details our expectations regarding the conditions under which our products should be manufactured. We are committed to delivering good value, high quality products that are ethically produced and manufactured.

All Republic suppliers are required to commit to our Code of Conduct , which is based on the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code. This sets out minimum standards relating to working conditions, pay and employment rights. The Company encourages all suppliers to improve their fair and safe labour practices continuously.

All suppliers and contractors are bound to adhere to the minimum standards outlined in Republic’s Code of Conduct detailed below.

While Republic recognizes that there are different legal and cultural environments in which factories operate throughout the world, this Code details the basic requirements by which all suppliers’ factories must comply in order to do business with Republic.

Suppliers that produce goods for Republic must operate in full compliance with the laws of their respective countries including those relating to labour, worker health and safety, and the environment.

• Factories must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
  
• Factories shall not use any prison, indentured or forced labour.
  
• The factory does not use involuntary labour of any kind, including prison labour, debt bondage or forced labour by governments.
  
• Factories shall employ only workers who meet the applicable minimum legal age requirements. The factory complies with all applicable child labour laws, including those related to hiring, wages, hours worked, overtime and working conditions.
  
• Factories shall set working hours, wages and overtime pay in compliance with all applicable laws.
  
• Workers shall be paid at least the minimum legal wage or a wage that meets local industry standards, whichever is greater. While it is understood that overtime is often required in garment production, factories shall carry out operations in ways that limit overtime to a level that ensures humane and productive working conditions.
  
• Factories must treat all workers with respect and dignity and provide them with a safe and healthy environment. Factories shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding working conditions.
  
• The factory complies with all applicable laws regarding working conditions, including worker health and safety, sanitation, fire safety, risk protection, and electrical, mechanical and structural safety.

Monitoring & Enforcement

As a condition of doing business with Republic, each and every supplier must ensure their factories comply with this Code of Conduct.

If Republic determines that any factory has violated this Code, Republic may either terminate its business relationship or require the factory to implement a corrective action plan. If corrective action is advised but not taken, Republic will suspend placement of future orders and may terminate current production.