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Ausworkwear & Safety Sustainability Actions

Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation

Ausworkwear & Safety says it is accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia, a non-profit group that audits Australian clothing suppliers. The brand says this covers value-adding work and specific product lines made in Australia. It says the audit process checks fair wages, safe working conditions, legal entitlements, and subcontractors across the supply chain. This is a labour-focused certification, so it mainly speaks to worker treatment rather than environmental impact.

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Solar power and battery storage

The company says its head office, warehouse, and embroidery department are powered by solar energy. It also says it has 182kW of solar capacity across five locations and 22.1kW of battery storage. In plain terms, that means it is using on-site renewable energy and storing some of it for later use, which can cut reliance on grid electricity from fossil fuels.

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Rainwater harvesting system

Ausworkwear & Safety says it has water-harvesting systems at its Morwell headquarters and can store up to 80,000 litres of rainwater. The company says this helps reduce reliance on municipal water supplies. This is a practical water-saving step, especially for a business with warehouse and manufacturing-style operations.

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Uniform and boot recycling

The brand says it helps clients recycle old uniforms, boots, PPE, and clothing. It says worn-out uniforms are turned into industrial cleaning cloths and insulation materials, and that it has helped recycle over 20,000 pairs of boots. This is an example of circularity, which means keeping materials in use for longer instead of sending them straight to landfill.

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Supply chain audits for slavery risks

Ausworkwear & Safety says it conducts annual audits of its supply chain under the Modern Slavery Act context. The Modern Slavery Act is a law that pushes companies to look for forced labour and other serious exploitation in their supply chains. The brand says it reports risks and works to keep its sourcing transparent, especially when supplying larger companies that must follow the law.

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APCO packaging membership

The company says it is a member of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, or APCO, which is an industry group focused on better packaging. Ausworkwear & Safety says this supports work on reducing packaging waste and improving recyclability. Membership alone does not prove results, but it does show the brand has joined a formal packaging program.

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Offshore supplier code of practice

Ausworkwear & Safety says it has an offshore supplier code of practice for international manufacturers. It says the code is based on SA8000 standards, a social responsibility standard that covers decent work, fair treatment, and workplace rights. The brand says this is meant to guide suppliers and improve social performance over time.

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