Ethics and Environment - Ethical Trading Criteria:

At Sincere we believe strongly in ethical principles and good practices.  We are therefore proud that we trade according to the following Ethical Trading Criteria:

• All employment is freely chosen
• All staff are entitled to belong to trade unions and collective bargaining is respected, to the extent permitted by local law.
• Working conditions are safe and hygienic.
• Child labour is not used.
• Wages are fair and comparable to other retailers and wherever possible exceed the minimum wage.
• Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure shall not be permitted.
• Working hours are not excessive.
• No discrimination is practiced.
• Regular employment is provided for those who are employed on a permanent contract.
• No harsh, cruel or degrading treatment or practices are allowed.
• No bribery, corruption, blackmailing or bullying is permitted.
• Good environmental stewardship is practiced.
• Suppliers and buyers are both free to sell and buy from any number of other businesses or outlets.  No restrictions, as a way of guaranteeing business, are allowed.

We also ask all our suppliers to affirm to us that their businesses are also built on these ethical criteria.