Ethics - Primark

Ethics - Primark

1. Ethics theory

   • Ethics are a written and unwritten code of principles and moral values
   • Ethics are the way people expect a business to trade - fairly and without endangering anyone or anything
     • Goods are fit for purpose
     • Source from ethical traders
     • Pay a fair wage
     • Avoid using child labour
     • Provide good working conditions
   • Non-ethical behaviour will attract bad publicity, which ultimately might decrease sales and hence profits

2. Ethical sourcing

3. Ethics in practice

4. Benefits

5. Costs