CONNOR is committed to building a business that sources product in an ethically, socially and environmentally responsible manner.
Connor acknowledges that this will involve a long road of continuous improvement, however we have begun and are committed to the journey.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
Better Cotton
We partner with Better Cotton to improve cotton farming globally.
Connor is committed to sourcing 50% of our cotton as Better Cotton by 2026.
People
To increase our traceability and transparency into our supply chain through close monitoring we have traced 100% of our garment factories.
To train our factories on our Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Gender Equality.
To continue our collaboration with Be Slavery Free.
To produce annual modern slavery statements showing continuous improvements in our ethical sourcing practices and procedures.
Product
To continue to use more sustainable materials such as recycled polyester and sustainably sourced paper.
Connor is committed to sourcing 50% of our cotton as Better Cotton by 2026.
Planet
We are currently transitioning to sustainably sourced paper bags in store.
We are committed to reducing plastic packaging within our supply chain and where possible replacing with recycled materials.
We are donating unsold textiles to people in need. Where clothes cannot be donated we send them for textile recycling.
Community
We will continue to collaborate with our partner communities in finding sustainable solutions for unwanted garments.
Our team is committed to volunteering with our charity partners.
We continue to be the Principal Partner of R U OK?
BETTER COTTON
Connor is a proud member of Better Cotton. Better Cotton's mission is to help cotton communities survive and thrive, whilst protecting and restoring the environment.
Better Cotton trains farmers to:
• Use water efficiently
• Care for the soil health and natural habitats
• Reduce the use of the most harmful chemicals
• Respect workers rights and wellbeing
• Adapt to the effects of climate change
We are committed to sourcing 50% of our cotton as Better Cotton by 2026.
Our products are sourced via a system of mass balance and therefore there is a chance that some items may not contain Better Cotton.
THREAD TOGETHER
Retail Apparel Group are proud to have partnered with Thread Together since 2015 to address clothing waste and support individuals in need across Australia. This collaboration has led to the donation of over 1 million new garments, ensuring that brand-new clothing reaches those facing hardship.
We have also funded a mobile wardrobe - this vehicle is essential for distributing donated garments to various communities, enhancing our outreach and impact, especially those isolated and remote communities impacted by natural disasters.
Over the last few years RAG has contributed $100,000 per annum on behalf of the group to help sustain and enhance Thread Together’s core operations.
We also send regular volunteers from each brand and head office to help Thread Together deliver their services at their centre in Banksmeadow.
Through this partnership, RAG and Thread Together have effectively combined efforts to reduce fashion waste and provide essential clothing to vulnerable populations, embodying a commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
Our mission is to give pre-loved clothes a second life by sending your clothes back for reuse and recycling. And the best bit is we are rewarding you for doing so!
Connor has teamed up with UPPAREL to help keep textiles out of the bin. Together we can help minimise the impact our unwanted clothing has on landfill and create a more sustainable future. Let’s keep it out of the bin!
How does it work?
Do you have 10kg of unwanted clothing in your wardrobe or packed away. For just $35 UPPAREL will collect your bundle and as a thanks Connor will offer you $35 off all orders over $100
What's The Point?
Over 800,000,000 items are thrown away every year.
On average, Australians purchase 27kg of new textiles each year and then discard around 23kg into landfill — annually.
How does Upparel Work?
For every 1kg of textiles you divert from landfill, you’ll be preventing 3-4kg of greenhouse gases from polluting the atmosphere. UPPAREL make it easy and take the hassle out of determining whether to reuse, upcycle or recycle your textiles.