SUPPLY
CHAINS AND
COMMUNITIES

Taking care of everyone we work with is important to us. That’s why we carefully select our global network of suppliers, factories and partners. Chosen for their expertise and ability to source the finest materials, they also meet progressive social and environmental standards, supporting us to deliver the exceptional quality we're known for.

RESPONSIBLE PARTNERSHIPS

We regularly visit our suppliers and work with them closely to enable them to meet and maintain our ethical trade requirements, which align with the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code and Human Rights Due-Diligence Framework, along with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ensuring labour standards are respected and human rights are protected.

This is more than just a list of instructions; it represents our shared responsibility to contribute to a positive collaborative partnership, while helping to improve the working conditions and wellbeing of local communities.

CHANGE FOR THE BETTER

We are also making sure we're an inclusive business. Fostering responsible recruitment to ensure that our workplace comprises of people from all backgrounds and experiences.

But it's not just within Hobbs that we're looking to make a difference. For years, we've proudly supported Smart Works and Wellbeing of Women, two charities that help to change women's lives for the better. We also actively encourage our stores and employees to support charities by fundraising or volunteering.

CHANGE FOR THE BETTER

WHO WE WORK WITH

To support our evolving journey and help us achieve our vision, we work with leading and
specialist organisations, including:

The Ethical Trading Initiative

A leading alliance of companies, trade unions and non-governmental organisations that promotes respect for workers' rights around the globe. Their vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and enjoy conditions of freedom, security and equity.

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Anti-Slavery International

The organisation first identified slavery in supply chains as a key issue over two decades ago. They tackle modern slavery in supply chains through research, advocacy and engagement with business.

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The Open Apparel Registry

A public source map and database of global apparel facilities, with their affiliations and unique open apparel registry IDs assigned to each facility.

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The International Transport Workers’ Federation

A democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. They fight to improve working lives and help their members to secure rights, equality and justice.

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Quizrr

Helps suppliers and buyers in building a common knowledge platform, a safe workplace, trust, transparency and dialogue for all employees at all levels in the supply chain. Quizrr provides a fun, fast and flexible training tool for measurable impact.

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HomeWorkers Worldwide

Works to support homeworkers and their organisations in their struggle for rights and respect.

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End Uyghur Forced Labour

A coalition of civil society organisations and trade unions united to end state-sponsored forced labour and other egregious human rights abuses against people from the Uyghur Region in China, known to local people as East Turkestan.

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