Corporate and Social Responsibility Statement

Our Commitment

At WISE Worksafe, we believe that operating a successful distribution business goes hand-in-hand with acting responsibly towards our people, our partners, and our planet. As a family-run company, Christian principles of care and respect underpin every operation.

We aim to align our business values, purpose, and strategy with the needs of our customers and communities, embedding responsible and ethical principles into our daily workflows.

Our Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) framework is anchored in six core pillars that guide how we deliver, measure, and communicate our impact.

1. Governance & Accountability

Strong governance is the foundation of our business. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all our dealings.

•Leadership:

Operational and ultimate responsibility for our CSR principles lies with the Management of WISE Worksafe. We have appointed our Finance Director as our dedicated Social Value Champion to ensure our commitments translate into measurable action.

•Quality Standards:

We maintain a robust Quality Management System accredited to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring continuous improvement and rigorous oversight of our operations.

•Integrity:

We operate in ways that safeguard against unfair business practices, ensuring all proposals and documentation are clear, legal, decent, honest, and truthful.

2. Sourcing Transparency

As a distributor, we recognise our responsibility to understand where our products come from and how they are made. We champion innovations throughout manufacture and supply, working with ethical, collaborative partners.

•Supply Chain Auditing:

We maintain a robust and comprehensive supplier vetting procedure. We engage an accredited auditor to conduct SA8000-compliant social accountability audits, ensuring our partners operate in compliance with best-practice labor standards.

•Material Traceability:

We actively check for conflict minerals within our supply chain (Tungsten, Tin, Tantalum, and Gold) and require CE branded materials and certificates of origin to prove an ethical route to market.

•Supplier Fairness:

We deal openly and fairly with our suppliers, endeavouring to pay on time and never expecting discounts that would have a detrimental effect on their business.

3. Labor & Human Rights

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We believe everyone in our supply chain deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

•Zero Tolerance:

Our comprehensive Human Trafficking and Slavery Policy applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf. We require our suppliers to provide evidence that employment is freely chosen, child labour is not used, and working hours are not excessive.

•Active Safeguarding:

All WISE Worksafe staff are trained at induction to identify signs of modern slavery, including checking for messages or pleas for help within garments or PPE packaging.

•Whistleblowing:

We operate a clear, protected whistleblowing procedure, supported by the independent charity 'Protect', empowering employees to report suspected wrongdoing without fear of detrimental treatment.

4. Environmental Sustainability

We are taking practical, measurable steps to reduce our environmental footprint, guided by our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

•Carbon Reduction:

We have commissioned independent assessments of our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and are setting reduction targets pursuant to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality.

•Renewable Energy & Logistics:

Our premises are powered by 100% renewable energy. We actively partner with logistics providers who are phasing their fleets to electric vehicles to reduce outbound emissions.

•Waste & Circular Economy:

All packaging used in our operations is 100% recycled. We provide a comprehensive recycling service for garments and PPE, achieving a diversion-from-landfill rate of over 90%, and we actively promote product ranges designed for whole-lifecycle sustainability (such as EarthPro and Honestly Made).

5. Culture & Talent

Our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive workplace where employment is a benefit, never a detriment.

•Fair Pay:

We are committed to fair compensation and ensure that all WISE Worksafe employees are paid at or above the Real Living Wage.

•Diversity & Inclusion:

We are proud of our inclusive hiring practices, which have resulted in a diverse team, including a 60% female workforce and 50:50 gender representation at the Senior Management level.

•Employee Wellbeing:

We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate caring responsibilities, health conditions, and diverse personal circumstances, ensuring our team members can thrive both at work and at home.

6. Philanthropy & Community Engagement

We are deeply rooted in our local community and are committed to community wealth building and making a positive, tangible impact.

•Paid Volunteering:

Following the completion of their probationary period, every employee is granted one paid Community Leave Day each year to offer support to a registered charity of their choice.

•Community Support:

Our team actively volunteers time, effort, and finances to further local community goals. Recent initiatives include volunteering at local community shops, acting as Neighbourhood Watch coordinators, and providing guidance on career paths at local schools.

•Charitable Giving & Sponsorship:

We proudly sponsor multiple local youth grassroots football teams and provide ongoing financial support to organisations such as The Grace Trust, as well as donating essential PPE to frontline workers during national emergencies.

Looking Ahead

The effectiveness of this Statement is monitored and reviewed regularly by the Directors to ensure we remain compliant with legislation, meet new business requirements, and continuously identify areas for improvement. We expect every employee to give their full co-operation to these principles in their activities at work.

For more information on our Corporate Responsibility initiatives, please contact our Social Value Champion: Phil Mallinson, Finance Director — phil.m@wiseworksafe.com

WISE Worksafe Ltd

Last Reviewed: 6 April 2026