Responsibility

Our Approach

BTC activewear is committed to its Corporate & Social Responsibility obligations and here are some of the actions that we are taking.

Ethical Trade

As a multi-brand distributor, we take the ethical credentials of our supply chain very seriously. We look to work with brands and manufacturers who are members of the following organisations:

Fair Labor Association	Fair Wear Foundation	Oeko-Tex Standard	Sedex	Wrap Compliance

View the ethical credentials of our current brands.

Sustainable Business

Operating in a sustainable way is essential to our long-term future. We currently undertake the following:

• We recycle 100% of our paper and plastic packaging.
• All invoicing is paperless and generated electronically (unless specifically requested by a customer).
• We are members of CycleScheme which allows our employees to cycle to work and promotes a healthy lifestyle and respect for the environment.
• Movement sensors have been installed in our offices to reduce our carbon footprint.
• Complete overnight lighting shutdown to reduce waste energy consumption.
• More than a quarter of our electricity supply is provided by renewable energy (This is 4 times the current UK national average).

Workplace

Our people are at the heart of our business. Developing the talent and skills of our employees helps us to serve our customers better.

• Talking & listening to our people - We engage with our employees via a monthly Employee Forum.
• Developing our talent - Employee training & career development opportunities are continuously monitored as a distinct business KPI.
• Keeping you healthy & energised - Free fresh fruit and beverages available throughout the day.
• We provide free eye care for all employees working with computers.
• Our Cyclescheme membership outlays the cost of purchasing a bicycle for employees to cycle to work.
• All employees are entitled to a discount off our entire range of products.

Community

We currently work with the following local school to help improve employability skills among young people:

• Wood Green Secondary School

We currently donate to the following charitable organisations:*

• Barnados
• CLIC Sargent
• Kids Out
• MacMillan Nurses
• Midlands Air Ambulance
• Think Pink

*Please note that due to the volume of requests we receive, we are unable to respond to unsolicited requests for funding.

If you require any further details about our Corporate & Social Responsibility actions then please feel free to contact us.