ESG Commitments

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Indigenous Engagement

AS A MAJORITY INDIGENOUS-OWNED COMPANY AND SUPPLY NATION REGISTERED ORGANISATION, WE BELIEVE IN DEVELOPING MEMBERS OF FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES AS REQUIRED THROUGH OUR SUPPLY NATION AGREEMENT.

Arus Group recognises the social and ethical responsibilities of corporate businesses operating in our times. Our actions, systems and processes prove that we are not just paying lip service to ethical business practices. We have embedded them in everything we do because we know that this is what the future demands — and it’s the right thing.

We are committed to giving back to the community. With your support, we look after you and your people with personal protective equipment. In turn, we are committed to donating and supporting 13YARN, an Indigenous Corporation who specialise in the mental health of Indigenous Peoples; and, MATES in Construction, Mining & Energy.

13YARN offer a crisis support line for mob through confidential one-on-one yarning by first nation peoples without shame or judgement in a safe and culturally safe space.

MATES was established to reduce suicide rates through community development programs delivered on site and by supporting workers in need through case management and a 24/7 help line.

Through our parallel work with Arra Group, we support indigenous start-ups, small companies and contractors with product knowledge, all based on safety and the right workwear. We help them understand how to source and use the right PPE to get the job done and protect their workforce. We build a safety mindset, which starts with having the right protective equipment.

International Certification Beyond Australian Standards

Our main wholesale supplier, TRuWorkwear, is Australia’s first and only workwear supplier to be certified beyond Australian Standards by the international body SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit). TRuWorkear is also an industry leader as a signatory of the UN’s Global Compact in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on anti-corruption, fair labour, the environment and human rights. This means that they meet the highest standards that represent milestones toward global prosperity, helping to protect workers in the supply chain from unsafe working conditions, overwork, discrimination, low pay and forced working conditions.

Our supply chain is primarily focused on SDGs related to the safety and prosperity of Australian communities, production partners, industry stakeholders, and the international community. We join global and local corporate entities with the same commitment to SDGs, coordinating efforts toward prosperity.

Sustainable Development

Arus Group supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a strong focus on human rights, fair labour and anti-corruption through our partnerships. We partner with leading brands that uphold the highest standards, provide trusted and transparent data, while implementing strategies to provide products and services that meet our high environment, social & governance (ESG) standards.

How we Align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Arus Group is focused on safety and prosperity of Australian and global communities, ensuring first nation peoples and labour staff are afforded appropriate support and protection directly and indirectly through our operations.
Our suppliers are signatories of the United Nations Global Compact and UNGC Network Australia, committed to the SDGs, aligned with our values and follow the United Nations ethical and social principles as outlined below. Human Rights
  • Human Rights
  • Labour
  • Environment
  • Anti-Corruption

  • HUMAN RIGHTS

    Support & Respect Human Rights
    We select suppliers who share our commitment to the safety and well-being of all individuals and ensure high standards of human rights within our supply chain.

    Avoid Complicity in Human Rights Abuses
    We have implemented a due diligence process to assess suppliers for potential involvement in human rights abuses.

  • LABOUR

    Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining
    Create a culture of open communication between management and workers to facilitate effective labour relations.

    Eliminate Forced & Compulsory Labour
    Collaborate with our industry peers to share best practices and resources for eliminating forced labour.

    Abolish Child Labour
    We select suppliers that meet our values and those who work with manufacturers to provide alternatives, such as education and vocational training, to children found in the supply chain.

    Eliminate Discrimination in Employment
    We promote opportunities to improve and increase indigenous employment opportunities and indigenous supply contracts to increase diversity and reduce historical prejudice treatment.

  • ENVIRONMENT

    Precautionary Approach to Environmental Challenges
    We select supply partners that invest in sustainable production processes and technologies to reduce environmental risks.

    Promote Environmental Responsibility
    We collaborate with supply partners to implement sustainable practices, such as recycling programs and energy-efficient technologies.

    Development & Diffusion of Environmentally Friendly Technologies
    We partner with suppliers to integrate environmentally friendly innovations into our products.

  • ANTI-CORRUPTION

    Work Against Corruption in All Forms
    We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, fostering transparency and integrity in all interactions with corporate and supply partners.

Sustainable Packaging

All of our packaging aligns with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), working towards APCO’s 2025 National Packaging Targets. We have joined the movement to make all Australian packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.