David Luke
David Luke is a leading supplier of Eco-Uniform providing the UK's largest selection of uniform made from recycled plastic bottles. Passionate about the legacy we are leaving for our children, we hold the Queen's Award for Sustainable Development and are members of the Ethical Trading Initiative and Sedex.
Our 10 Year Eco-versary
At the end of 2019 we began celebrating our Eco-versary, 10 years since we pioneered the use of recycled polyester in school uniforms. We’re extremely proud of what we have achieved in the last 10 years with our Eco-uniform and as a business, but in 2020 it is important that we keep looking forward and further future-proof our sustainability policies.
Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development
In April 2020, we were honoured to be awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. We join just 19 businesses in the UK to have been given the royal seal of approval for excellence in the category of ‘Sustainable Development’.
No Child Labour
- Our factories employ workers who meet the applicable minimum legal age requirement or are at least 16 years of age, whichever is greater
• They must comply with all other applicable child labour laws.
• They are encouraged to develop lawful workplace apprenticeship programmes for the educational benefit of their workers, provided that all participants meet both David Luke’s minimum age standard of 16 and the minimum legal age requirement.
No Discrimination
Our factories employ workers on the basis of their ability to do the job, not on the basis of their personal characteristics or beliefs.
Our factories…
• Employ workers without regard to race, colour, gender, nationality, religion, age, maternity or marital status.
• Pay workers’ wages & provide benefits without regard to race, colour, gender, nationality, religion, age, maternity or marital status.
Wages & Hours
Our factories shall set working hours, wages & overtime pay in compliance with all applicable laws…
• Workers shall be paid at least the minimum legal wage or a wage that meets the local industry standards, whichever is greater.
• While it is understood that overtime is often required in garment production, factories shall carry out operations in ways that limit overtime to a level that ensures humane and productive working conditions.
No Forced Labour
Our factories do not use any prison, indentured, or forced labour. Our factories…
• Do not use involuntary labour of any kind including prison labour, debt bondage or forced labour by governments.
• If they recruit foreign contract workers, the factory pays agency recruitment commissions & do not require any worker to remain in employment for any period of time against their will.
Working Conditions
Our factories must treat all workers with respect, dignity & provide them a safe and healthy environment. Our factories shall…
• Comply with all applicable laws & regulations regarding working conditions.
• Not use corporal punishment or any other form of physical or psychological force.
Environment
Our factories must comply with all applicable environmental laws and
regulations. They must have…
• An environmental management or system plan.
• Procedures for notifying local community authorities in case of accidental discharge or release or any other environmental emergency.
Our Factories Must Be
- Sufficiently lighted and ventilated, aisles accessible, machinery maintained, and hazardous materials sensibly stored and disposed of.
• Homes provided must be clean and safe. Our factory in Bangladesh is signed up to the ‘Bangladesh Safety Accord’.
Bribery Policy
David Luke is committed to applying the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in its business activities in the UK and overseas. Every employee and individual acting on David Luke’s behalf is responsible for maintaining our reputation and for conducting company business honestly and professionally. No employee or associated person shall seek a financial or other advantage for the company through bribery. No employee or associated person shall offer, promise, give, request, agree to receive or accept a bribe for any purpose. We take a zero tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and are committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships wherever we operate. Bribery and fraud by any David Luke employee or supplier will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence resulting in dismissal and/or legal action.