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Compliance Framework

  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • New Factory Onboarding Process

Supplier Code of Conduct

Our Supplier Code of Conduct reflects the high standards we uphold, drawing from customer values, the UN Declaration of Human Rights and key International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions. We integrate NGO perspectives and set clear expectations where customer sourcing policies are undefined, maintaining a zero-tolerance against violations.

Zero Tolerance Violations

zero tolerance

Conflict of interest

Child labour

Forced labour and modern- day slavery

Unauthorised overtime, unfair wages & benefits

Non-disciplinary practices

Illegal, unethical requirements

Non-compliance with EHS

Discrimination

Data privacy violations

Fraud, theft & insider trading

New Factory Onboarding Process

To ensure compliance with regulations and customer requirements, our new factory onboarding process incorporates six steps, including third-party and internal audits, along with securing customer approval.

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  • 01

    Propose Factory

  • 02

    Review of reports

  • 03

    Internal audit

  • 04

    Compliance Approval

  • 05

    Propose to Customer

  • 06

    Add to PDS Platform

Compliance Team Impact

Leading with Transparency, Building Unbreakable Trust

Our robust governance framework, built on the core principles of ethos, integrity and transparency, is a testament to our belief that strong corporate governance establishes the foundation for a Company’s consistent success and growth. At PDS, we have ensured that our governance framework fosters financial prudence, improves stakeholders’ confidence and drives sustainable performance.

80+

Global compliance team

300+

Customers covered by the compliance team

600+

Approved T1 Factories

12

Countries covered

2100+

Ethical internal audits completed

580+

Ethical 3rd party audits completed

Governance

Policies and Code of Conduct

  • Overview of Key Committees
  • Our Key Policies at a Glance
  • Code of Conduct

Overview of Key Committees

The Board has formed specific committees mandated by relevant laws to fulfil statutory duties. These committees oversee critical business operations, meeting regularly to execute their assigned tasks. Their guidance and support enhance the Board’s decision-making process, ensuring effective governance.

Audit Committee

Audit Committee

Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Nomination and Remuneration Committee

CSR Committee

CSR Committee

Stakeholder Relationship Committee

Stakeholder Relationship Committee

Risk Management Committee

Risk Management Committee

Our Key Policies at a Glance

Our policies have played a pivotal role in building our rich legacy and sustaining our growth over the years. The policies have not only strengthened our operations, guaranteeing compliance with local legal requirements but also aligned our products with global standards of excellence. Our governance policies establish a transparent, accountable and efficient operating environment for our team, defining rules and guidelines that all members of the Company must follow. The policies promote a culture of integrity and ethical behaviour.

Code of Conduct

At PDS, our comprehensive and well-crafted Code of Conduct outlines detailed rules and guidelines for the expected behaviour of all of our employees worldwide. We aim to cultivate a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Simultaneously, we also expect our business partners to uphold these values and comply with our Code of Conduct and Compliance measures. We have implemented rigorous standards and enforced a zero-tolerance policy for any violations, especially in situations where customer sourcing policies are not clearly defined.

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Effective Corporate Governance

At PDS, we adhere to a robust governance framework and well-defined policies. This ensures that we not only operate efficiently but also uphold the values of transparency, integrity and accountability.

Additionally, we comply with all relevant legal regulations and global best practices. Our governance practices consider the social and environmental impact of our operations in the regions where we operate. This approach has enabled us to ascertain the successful execution of our strategies, compliance and risk management while also safeguarding the best interests of all our stakeholders.

  • Our Philosophy
  • Key Policies

Our Philosophy

As an organisation rooted in its core values of integrity, accountability and responsible business conduct, we prioritise the enforcement of detailed internal governance standards to encourage ethical behaviour, individual responsibility and transparency in disclosures.

Key Policies

Our governance policies are frequently reviewed and monitored by the designated board committees to ensure an ethical and fair working environment.

Policies

Biodiversity Policy

Policy on Board Diversity

Employee Code of Conduct

Environmental Policy

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Stakeholder Engagement Policy

Vigil Mechanism Policy

Human Rights Policy

Sustainable Supply Chain and Responsible Sourcing Policy

Sustainable Packaging Policy

Monitoring and reporting

PDS Sustainability Board

Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Audit Committee

PDS Sustainability Board

PDS Board

Stakeholders Relationship Committee

 Audit Committee

HR Committee

ESG Committee

PDS Sustainability Board

Compliance & ESG Team

Paul Wright

Paul Wright

Group ESG Director

Paul Wright is the Group ESG Director at the PDS Group. He heads the Ethical & Social Compliance, Sustainability, and Innovation efforts for the PDS group across business verticals and subsidiaries. He and his team ensure that the Business Units within the PDS Group, the factories with which they work, and their suppliers actively support the PDS Group and its Customers’ Policies, Code of Conduct, and defined standards of Ethical & Social Compliance and Sustainability. Paul brings with him 35 years of rich experience in the fields of Retail and Manufacturing.

He started his career in garment manufacturing in the U.K. as an engineer, before moving into Production and Quality management and running manufacturing facilities in Morocco and Portugal. His retail experience involved running teams responsible for Ethical Sourcing, Quality, and Sustainability covering all types of products from Apparel, H&B, and General Merchandise for several leading retailers. He has previously worked with reputed organisations such as Primark, Asda, George Clothing, Matalan PLC and Dunelm.
Rajeev Sharma

Rajeev Sharma

Global Compliance Executive Director

Rajeev is a dynamic leader with over 27 years of experience driving transformation across global organizations such as VF Corporation, Landmark Group, United Colors of Benetton, and Metro (Germany).
Renowned for his strategic vision and people-centric leadership, Rajeev has consistently led cross-functional teams, navigated complex international environments, and championed impactful CSR and supply chain initiatives.

His ability to inspire, mentor, and mobilize diverse teams has been central to his success in implementing large-scale social compliance programs and aligning business objectives with sustainable practices. Rajeev’s leadership is defined by a strong commitment to ethical standards, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Leadership Credentials & Certifications:

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
SA 8000 Lead Auditor
ILO Better Work Certified Trainer
ASQ Certified Trainer
Julia Rowlands

Julia Rowlands

Global Compliance Executive Director

Julia is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the apparel industry, having worked for retailers such as M&S, Tesco and Boden. Julia has a BSc Hons degree in Textiles and Clothing Production Management and started her career in Garment Technology. She later moved on to establish an Ethical Trade department within the business and successfully completed relevant certification courses in auditing and social systems, as well as managing ETI membership requirements and reporting.

Julia has also travelled extensively leading capacity building and production efficiency projects and directly improving working conditions in homeworking supply chains. Julia has been with PDS since 2020 supporting multiple business verticals supplying UK high street retailers and transitioned in 2023 to lead compliance for the Ted Baker brand.
Buddhi Paranamana

Buddhi Paranamana

Director - Sustainability & Innovation

Buddhi is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in digitalization, innovation, sustainability, and corporate strategy. With extensive experience in driving digital initiatives and fostering sustainable processes, Buddhi has played key leadership roles in renowned companies.

Prior to his role as Director Sustainability & Innovation for PDS Limited, he was the Chief Innovation Officer for the companies Sri Lankan subsidiary – Norlanka. He has also operated as the Head of Innovations & Director – Group Strategy, Technology & Innovations at Hela Clothing (Hela Apparel Holdings). Buddhi has held managerial positions at MAS Holdings earlier in his career. He has over 12+ years of experience within the industry and possesses extensive knowledge in Product & Process Innovation, Corporate Strategy and Lean Manufacturing.

Buddhi holds a BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Robotics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA. Furthermore, he is an associate member of IESL (Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka) and a certified practitioner of Lean Manufacturing.