We aim to give access to women in our workforce and ensure gender equality within every workforce of all our stakeholders.

Long term, we aim to meet and exceed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and Partnership for Goals.

Peppermayo Exclusives

Over 70% of our new products are Peppermayo Exclusives the Label and designed by us. With the most control and transparency over production, our major focus has been to ensure we are continuously evaluating, monitoring and improving the working conditions of our workers.

At a minimum, we require all our factories to register with the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX) - a world leading authority on ethical trade and improving working conditions in global supply chains.

Our factories are required to undertake annual independent audits of their entire operation to insure compliance with Ethical Trade Initiative Base Code (ETI) (link https://www.ethicaltrade.org/eti-base-code) and all local laws and regulations. During this audit, a comprehensive inspection and evaluate is done by a licensed independent auditing agency such as ESTS Global and SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co. Ltd. The audit reports on the compliance in the following areas:

1. Employment must be Freely Chosen

2. Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining are Respected

3. Working Conditions are Safe and Hygienic

4. Zero tolerance on child labour

5. Living Wages are Paid

6. Reasonable Working Hours

7. Zero tolerance on discrimination

8. Access to Regular Employment

9. All subcontractors must be approved by us

10. Zero tolerance on harsh or excessive punishment

11. Only employing legal workers

12. Must hold required permits when conducting business