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J Robins

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AUS
Rating
Criticism, some praise

Footwear manufacturer

J. Robins has been designing, manufacturing and distributing footwear in Australia for over 100 years. Local manufacturing occurs at Belmore NSW, including brands Sandler, Easysteps, Widesteps, Jane Debster. Some shoes are sourced from overseas. Distributed by W M Ritchie, owner of J Robins.

Company Ownership

J Robins & Sons Pty Ltd   AUS     website   email      
  W M Ritchie (Australia) Pty Ltd   
   owns 100% of J Robins & Sons Pty Ltd  
AUS     website   email   facebook   

Footwear marketer and distributor

Marketer and distributor for 10 shoe brands manufactured in Australia by subsidiary, J Robins.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
J Robins & Sons Pty Ltd
Social Previous ethical clothing australia accreditation
This company was previously accredited and licensed to display the 'Ethical Clothing Australia' Trade Mark on their Australian-made garments, which ensures Australian workers receive fair wages and decent conditions. Their accreditation ceased in Feb 2018.
Source: Ethical Clothing Australia (2018)
W M Ritchie (Australia) Pty Ltd
Social 2/100 in 2022 Ethical Fashion Report
Baptist World Aid Australia's '2022 Ethical Fashion Report' assessed 120 companies on their efforts to mitigate against the risks of forced labour, child labour and worker exploitation in their supply chains, as well as protect the environment from the harmful impacts of the fashion industry. Assessment criteria fall into five main categories: policy & governance, tracing & risk, auditing and supplier relationships, worker empowerment and environmental sustainability. This company received a score of 2/100.
Source: Baptist World Aid Australia (2022)
Business Ethics Ethical sourcing policy
This company has a publicly available Ethical Sourcing policy on its website.
Source: company website (2022)

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Company Details

Type Private company
Revenue 55 million AUD (2008)
Employees 150 (2008)
Aus Manufacturing Yes

Contact Details

Address 677 Canterbury Rd, Belmore, NSW, 2192, Australia
Phone 02 9789 9888
Email Bel@sandler.com.au
Website www.jrobins.com.au

Products / Brands

J Robins
Alan Pinkus Womens Shoes
Easy Steps Womens Shoes
Jane Debster Womens Shoes
Nina Womens Shoes
Pink Inc Womens Shoes
Ravella Womens Shoes
Sandler Womens Shoes
Wide Steps Womens Shoes


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