Corporate social responsibility policy

Samarkand Apparel recognizes it’s corporate and social responsibilities to its customers, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders and is committed to conducting business in a manner that achieves sustainable growth whilst fulfilling legal and moral obligations. We aim to achieve our business objectives in a caring and responsible manner recognizing the economic, social and environmental impacts of our activities. We recognize ISO 26000 as a reference document that provides guidance on social responsibility into our values and practices.

Business Principles and Code of Ethics

Samarkand Apparel is committed to ensuring that its business is conducted in all respects according to the highest ethical and professional standards, taking into account legislation and customs in the countries and regions we may operate in.

Environment

Samarkand Apparel minimizes the environmental impact of its activities through the prevention of pollution, minimizing waste, and good environmental management practices, using environmental management systems, which are externally audited. We are committed to conducting our activities and operations in line with current legislation and best environmental practice seeking continual improvement and innovation within all business and associated activities.

Health and Safety

Samarkand Apparel is committed to high standards of health and safety, recognizing our duty and the benefits of providing safe working conditions. We aim to achieve continuous improvement in health & safety performance through the use of robust, and where applicable, externally audited health and safety management systems.

Suppliers

Samarkand Apparel regards suppliers as its partners and works with them to achieve our aspirations in the delivery of products and services. Samarkand Apparel is committed to working with its suppliers to understand where products are sourced and ensure that the principals of environmental sustainability are upheld. Samarkand Apparel works to ensure that the welfare of workers and labor conditions within our supply chain meet or exceed recognized standards.

Customers

Samarkand Apparel recognizes that its business and livelihood depend upon its customers. Every employee is responsible for ensuring that customer contact is professional and appropriate. We aim to ensure that our customers receive a high level of service and quality of the product they have come to expect from Samarkand Apparel.

Community

Samarkand Apparel endeavors to contribute to the communities in which it operates, through the support of local charities.

Employees

Samarkand Apparel provides equal opportunities to all existing and prospective employees recognizing that its reputation is dependent on the quality, effectiveness, and skill base of our employees. We are committed to the fair and equitable treatment of all our employees and specifically to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnic origin. Opportunities are available to disabled persons in accordance with their abilities and aptitudes on equal terms with other employees.