Russell Corporation, an Alabama corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Russell")
founded in 1902, has adopted a vision statement which reads, in part:
"To provide the highest quality branded and private label apparel and
textiles with superior customer value and unparalleled service, globally to
consumers of all ages through selected channels of distribution. We will
conduct this endeavor in a man ner responsible to our employees, business
partners and our environment."
Russell strives to conduct its business in a manner that reflects this
vision and the corresponding fundamental values. As we expand our sourcing
base through strate gic alliances, we will only do business with vendors whose
practices are compatible with our vision.
Each of our vendors, including vendors outside the United States, are
expected to support our vision and values and to assure compliance in all
contracting, subcon tracting or other relationships. To assist Russell in
assuring compliance with these standards, Vendor agrees to require all of its
officers and employees who will be responsible for or involved with the
implementation of procedures designed to en sure compliance with these standards
to review and familiarize themselves with these standards.
Legal and Ethical Standards
All vendors shall comply with the legal requirements and standards of their
industry under the national laws of the countries in which the vendors are
doing business. Should the legal requirements and standards of the industry
conflict, vendors must, at a minimum, comply with the legal requirements of the
country in which the products are manufactured. If, however the industry
standards exceed the country's legal requirements, Russell will favor vendors
who meet such industry standards. Vendors shall comply with all import and
export regulations of the U.S. Customs Service, all U.S. Government agencies
and their own national laws.
Russell does not condone or permit any activities which are in violation of
U.S. Customs Laws, International Treaties or Foreign Laws, including, but not
limited to, false declarations of country of origin or other false
documentation, counterfeit visas or illegal transshipment to evade the Textile
Quota Restraint Agreements negotiated between the country of export and the
United States.
All merchandise shall be accurately marked or labeled with its country of
origin, in compliance with the laws of the United States and those of the
country of manufac ture.
All shipments of merchandise will be accompanied by the requisite
documentation issued by the proper governmental authorities, including but not
limited to, import licenses, quota allocations and visas and shall comply with
orderly marketing agree ments, voluntary restraint agreements and other such
agreements in accordance with U.S. law. The commercial invoice shall
accurately describe all the merchandise contained in the shipment, identify
the country of origin of each article contained in the shipment and shall list
all payments, whether direct or indirect to be made for the
merchandise, including, but not limited to, any assists, selling commissions
or royalty payments.
Discrimination / Human Rights
Russell does not condone or permit the use of child labor, forced,
indentured, invol untary, prison or uncompensated labor under any circumstances.
For purposes of this standard "child labor" shall mean the
employment of individuals who are under the age permitted by applicable law in
the State/Country of manufacture. Russell favors vendors who have a social and
political commitment to basic principles of human rights and who do not
discriminate against their employees in hiring prac tices or any other term or
condition of worth on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender,
religion, disability, sexual orientation or political opinion.
Additionally, we will utilize only those vendors who conduct themselves and
their enterprises according to ethical standards compatible with our own.
Workplace Environment
Russell maintains a safe, clean, healthy and productive environment for it's
employ ees and expects the same from its vendors. Vendors shall provide their
employees with safe and healthy working conditions, adequate medical
facilities, fire exits and safety equipment, well lit and comfortable
workstations, clean restrooms and ad equate living quarters where necessary.
Russell will not do business with any ven dor which provides an unhealthy or
hazardous work environment or which utilizes mental or physical disciplinary
practices.
We expect our business partners to provide wages and benefits within reason
and in compliance with all applicable local requirements. We will favor those
who contrib ute to the community in areas such as education, health care and
other related social programs.
Environmental Concerns
Russell maintains a proactive stance regarding employee and community issues
through its business practices. As a responsible corporate citizen we will
utilize only those vendors who share our commitment to the community and the
environment and who conform with all local requirements regarding environmental
codes and guide lines.
Right of Inspection
To further assure proper implementation of and compliance with the standards
set forth in this Policy, Russell, or a third party designated by Russell, will
undertake affirmative measures such as on-site inspection of production
facilities, to implement and monitor said standards. Any vendor's failure or
refusal to comply with these standards may result in immediate cancellation by
Russell of all its outstanding or ders with that vendor as well as termination
of the agreement.
As an officer of___________, a vendor of Russell Corporation, I have read
the prin ciples and terms described in this document and understand my company's
business relationship with Russell Corporation is based upon said company being
in full com pliance with these principles terms. I further understand that
failure by a vendor to abide by any of the terms and conditions stated herein
may result in the immediate
cancellation by Russell Corporation of all outstanding orders with that
vendor and termination of the Agreement. I am signing this statement, as a
corporate representative of ____________ to acknowledge, accept and agree to
abide by the standards, terms and conditions set forth in this Policy between
my company and Russell Cor poration. I hereby affirm that all actions, legal
and corporate, to make this Policy binding and enforceable against have been
completed.
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