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PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION STATEMENT

We, NORTHERN WORKWEAR AND SAFETY Pty Ltd ABN 76630533256 and its subsidiaries, of 2 70 Mahoney's Rd Thomastown. Vic 3074, collect your personal information so we can perform our business functions and activities, including: providing you with products and services and communicating with you; answering your enquiries, providing information or advice about our products or services; entering you into our competitions and promotions; updating our records and the content of our websites; and for our business processing, administrative, marketing and planning requirements. If you do not disclose the personal information that we are seeking to collect then we may be unable to respond to you, or provide you with our products or services, or send you information about them. We may disclose your personal information to our employees, related bodies corporate, contractors, service providers and other third parties for the purposes of operating our business or website responding to your requests, providing products and services or information about them to you, or for business, marketing and related purposes including re-marketing activities on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn or Google.

Occasionally, we may disclose your personal information to organisations located overseas. This might occur, for example, where: we use service providers (including providers of cloud computing solutions or data storage and processing services) based overseas; you have requested a product or service that involves an international element; we must do so to comply with foreign legal or regulatory requirements; or an international payment has been made.

We require overseas recipients to use personal information only for the purpose provided and to implement reasonable data protection. It is not practical for us to list all of the countries where the overseas recipients are located. Generally, such overseas recipients are likely to be located in the United States of America, Europe, Middle East (including United Arab Emirates) and the Asia Pacific region (including but not limited to China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia and New Zealand). Unless you tell us not to, we, or our related bodies corporate may use your personal information to contact you directly about products or services that we think may be of interest to you by telephone, email or correspondence using the contact details you have provided or use your personal information for re-marketing activities on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn or Google. You can ask us not to send you marketing information by following any relevant instructions in the marketing communication or by contacting us at [email protected]

Northern Workwear Sustainability Policy

Effective Date: 1/07/2025
Approved by: Management Team, Northern Workwear
Review Cycle: Annually

1. Purpose

Northern Workwear is committed to operating our business in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. As a supplier of workwear and safety gear, we recognise our responsibility to minimise environmental impact, support ethical supply chains, and contribute positively to our community and customers.

2. Our Commitment

We aim to continually improve our sustainable performance through responsible sourcing, efficient operations, and long-term partnerships that reflect shared values of integrity, fairness, and environmental care.

3. Key Focus Areas

a. Environmental Responsibility

  • Reduce waste through recycling, reuse, and responsible disposal of packaging materials.
  • Prioritise products and suppliers that use sustainable fibres, recycled materials, and low-impact manufacturing processes.
  • Minimise energy and water consumption within our operations.
  • Optimise logistics and delivery practices to reduce carbon emissions where practical.

b. Ethical Sourcing and Supply Chain

  • Partner with manufacturers and suppliers who adhere to fair labour practices and comply with local and international standards for worker safety and rights.
  • Conduct due diligence to ensure our supply chain is free from modern slavery, child labour, and exploitation.
  • Promote transparency and accountability across all tiers of our sourcing network.

c. Community and Social Impact

  • Support local employment and training opportunities.
  • Engage with local charities, industry bodies, and community initiatives that align with our values.
  • Promote inclusivity, diversity, and safe workplace practices across all levels of our business.

d. Continuous Improvement

  • Set measurable sustainability goals and review them annually.
  • Encourage staff and partners to identify and act on opportunities for improved environmental and social performance.
  • Stay informed about emerging sustainability standards, technologies, and best practices within the workwear industry.

4. Responsibility

All Northern Workwear employees and contractors share responsibility for upholding this policy. Senior management provides leadership, resources, and oversight to ensure our sustainability objectives are achieved and continuously enhanced.

5. Review

This policy is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, customer expectations, and best practice.