Rather than casual self inspecting our manufacturing facilities, we appoint independent auditors to ensure that we are compliant with the internationally recognised Ethical Trading Initiative's (ETI) base code and Social Accountability International's SA8000.
'Consumers increasingly care about the working conditions of people who
make or supply their goods,which is why Oxfam GB has an Ethical Purchasing Policy.
Oxfam chose Sandbag as its supplier of teeshirts because of its company-wide commitment to ensuring good standards in the supply chain, as
well as the quality of its products.
Sandbag selects suppliers who are willing to be open about any problems, and then helps them improve standards over time'.
- Rachel Wilshaw, Purchasing Strategy Manager Oxfam.