Industry collaboration
We believe that collaboration with other stakeholders is key to achieving sustainable and effective solutions to the challenges the garment industry faces.
Primark works closely with other retailers and brands, some of whom may be our competitors; industry bodies and trade organisations; charities, advocacy groups and non-governmental organisations; suppliers and factories; and of course workers and their communities.
Each stakeholder has leverage and influence, specific experience and perceptions. If taken together they can ensure that complex issues are properly and successfully addressed.
Membership Organisations
Primark is a member of several international organisations.
The Ethical Trading Initiative is an alliance of retailers, suppliers, trade unions, and voluntary organisations which work in partnership to improve the working lives of people across the world who make or grow products for consumers.
Primark joined the Ethical Trading Initiative in 2006 and participates in several working groups.
ETI members including NGOs and trade unions help us in shaping our ethical trading strategy and approach.
As a member, we are required to submit an annual report to the ETI on our ethical programme and performance. More information can be found here.
Business for Social Responsibility. A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, BSR works with its global network of over 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research and cross-sector collaboration.
With offices in Asia, Europe and North America, BSR uses its expertise in environment, human rights, economic development, and governance and accountability to guide global companies towards creating a just and sustainable world.
Primark joined BSR in 2010. Some of our work with BSR includes participating in the Mills and Sundries Working Group which looks at environmental and ethical performance of mills, dyehouses and sundry suppliers; healthcare and education for women in Bangladesh ; and research on labour shortages and migratory trends in China.
Better Work is a unique partnership between the International Labour Organisation, part of the United Nations, and the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank. See more at www.betterwork.org
It aims to improve labour practices and competitiveness in global supply chains, and is currently operating in Vietnam, Cambodia, Lesotho, Jordan and Haiti. Primark joined Better Work in 2010, and is a participating member in Vietnam and Cambodia.
The Better Work programme consists of assessments, advisory services and training services provided by local experts. Our signature to the Better Work buyer principles is a commitment to our support and endorsement of the programme.