We at Nordstrom recognize that our success is based on the quality of our
relation ships with customers, employees, manufacturers, vendors and
communities. To maintain the caliber of these relationships and to achieve
our goal of always providing the best-value product in the most equitable
manner we have estab lished certain standards for our business partners. In
setting forth these guidelines, it is our desire to identify potential partners
who share our commitment not only to quality products, but to quality business
and community relationships as well.
The Nordstrom Partnership Guidelines
1. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Nordstrom expects all of its partners to comply with the applicable
laws and regulations of the United States and those of the respective country
of manu facture or exportation. All products must be accurately labeled and
clearly identified as to their country of origin.
2. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Nordstrom seeks partners who provide safe and healthy work environments
for their workers, including adequate facilities and protections from expo sure
to hazardous conditions or materials.
3. EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Nordstrom firmly believes people are entitled to equal opportunity in
em ployment. Although the company recognizes cultural differences exist,
Nordstrom pursues business partners who do not discriminate and who dem onstrate
respect for the dignity of all people.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
Partners must demonstrate a regard for the environment, as well as
compli ance with local environmental laws. Further, Nordstrom actively seeks
part ners who demonstrate a commitment to progressive environmental practices
and to preserving the earth's resources.
5. DOCUMENTATION AND INSPECTION
Nordstrom intends to monitor compliance with our Partnership Guidelines
and to undertake on-site inspection of partners' facilities. Nordstrom will
review and may terminate its relationship with any partner found to be in
violation of the Partnership Guidelines.
FURTHER, NORDSTROM EXPECTS PARTNERS TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOW- ING:
WORKING WAGES, HOURS AND OVERTIME
We expect our partners to offer wages, benefits and work conditions which
are consistent with prevailing local industry standards. Nordstrom also
expects them to comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, rules and
regulations including those related to overtime.
CHILD LABOR
Nordstrom will not enter into partnership with vendors who utilize child
labor in the manufacture of their goods. The term "child" generally
refers to a person younger than the age for completing compulsory education.
PRISON OR FORCED LABOR
Nordstrom will not conduct business with vendors who utilize prison,
indentured or forced labor in the manufacture of its products.
If you have any questions regarding our Partnership Guidelines, please
contact:
Nordstrom Public Affairs
1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101-1603
U.S.A.
(206) 628-2111
Fax (206) 628-1925
