Social Responsibility
‘COS is committed to both minimising our effect on the environment through our zero-sum goal, and also to using our abilities to make the community a better place. Our processes, and that of our suppliers, are audited and improved according to environmental standards, and we carry a large line of environmentally friendly products. ‘COS closely controls the labour standards in our supplier’s countries, and implements cutting edge safety precautions and generous conditions for our employees. We are also involved in community improvement and aid programs, using our skill set and resources. Some examples of recent key CSR standards and initiatives include:
- People Initiatives (Social)
- Australian Indigenous Minor Supplier Council Member (AIMSC)
- St Vincent De Paul Long Term Supporter
- Day of Difference Long Term Supporter
- Salvation Army Long Term Supporter
- Breast Cancer Foundation Long Term Supporter
- Red Cross Appeal Long Term Supporter
- Fair Trade Supplier partnerships and extensive product range
- Sponsor of World Vision Children
- Donation of in excess of $50,000 stock value to local schools, charities and International programs in 2010
- Unique EEO Policy, dictating employment opportunity preference to minority group applicants upon equal suitability to other applicants
- In 2010 ‘COS donated 1 days time of 50 staff members to Christmas Hamper packaging for those in need in Sydney
- Requirements of suppliers to ensure supply chain sourcing is in lines with UN and ILO conventions relating to human fair treatment
- Regular employment opportunities offered to Interns and Salvation Army Employment Plus candidates