--- title: "Responsible Manufacturing: Corporate Social Responsibility at V12" description: At V12, the continual improvement of our ethical trading standards and business practices is incredibly important to us. --- - [Distributor Support Centre](https://info.v12footwear.com/v12-training-centre?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://blog.v12footwear.com/?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://v12footwear.com/pages/contact-us) [![v12-logo-1](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/v12-logo-1.png)](https://v12footwear.com/) - products - Mens - [boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-boots) - [Shoes](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-shoes) - [Men's Trainers & Hikers](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-trainers-hikers) - [Men's Dealer Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-dealer-boots) - [Men's Rigger Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-rigger-boots) - [Men's Hi-Leg Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-hi-leg-boots) - [Men's Wellingtons & Waders](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-wellingtons-waders) - [Men's Waterproof](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-waterproof) - [Men's Metal-Free Stylers](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-metal-free-boots) - [Band of Builders Charity Boot](https://v12footwear.com/products/v2150-bob) - Womens - [Shop All Women's](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens) - [Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-boots) - [Shoes](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-shoes) - [Trainers & Hikers](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-trainers-hikers) - [Metal Free Styles](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-metal-free-boots) - [Wellingtons](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-wellingtons-waders) - Accessories - [Shop All Accessories](https://v12footwear.com/collections/acessories) - [MukGuard](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mukguard) - [Insoles](https://v12footwear.com/collections/insoles) - [Socks](https://v12footwear.com/collections/socks) - [Laces](https://v12footwear.com/collections/laces) - [Shoe Care](https://v12footwear.com/collections/shoe-care) - Brands - [V12](https://v12footwear.com/collections/all/?constraint=v12) - [VITAL](https://v12footwear.com/collections/all/?constraint=vital) - [MukGuard](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mukguard) - [Boot Finder](https://v12footwear.com/pages/boot-finder) - [Innovations](https://v12footwear.com/pages/innovations) - About Us - [Contact Us](https://v12footwear.com/pages/contact-us) - [Become a Distributor](https://info.v12footwear.com/become-a-v12-distributor) - [Who We Are](https://v12footwear.com/pages/about-us) - [Meet The Team](https://info.v12footwear.com/v12-meet-the-team) - [FAQs](https://info.v12footwear.com/safetyfootwearfaqs) - [Blogs](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) - [Careers](https://v12footwear.com/pages/careers) - [Sustainability](https://info.v12footwear.com/sustainability) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount?hsLang=en) ![CSR at V12 Footwear](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Header%20(1)-1.png "CSR at V12 Footwear") At V12, the continual improvement of our ethical trading standards and business practices is incredibly important to us. Providing our wearers with outstanding safety footwear isn’t enough – we want to provide them with the peace of mind that their products have been made responsibly, efficiently and with respect for people and planet at the fore.  ## [ETHICAL](https://info.v12footwear.com/responsible-manufacturing-corporate-social-responsibility-at-v12#Ethical) ## [ENVIRONMENTAL](https://info.v12footwear.com/responsible-manufacturing-corporate-social-responsibility-at-v12#Environment2) ## [CHARITY](https://info.v12footwear.com/responsible-manufacturing-corporate-social-responsibility-at-v12#Charity) ## [PRODUCT](https://info.v12footwear.com/responsible-manufacturing-corporate-social-responsibility-at-v12#Product) ![Ethical Excellence](https://info.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ethical%20Excellence.png?width=5617&height=1259&name=Ethical%20Excellence.png "Ethical Excellence") ## We insist all V12 suppliers meet our Ethical Trading Standards - without exception. ![V12 Footwear CSR](https://info.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSR%20quotes-01.png?width=1600&height=464&name=CSR%20quotes-01.png "V12 Footwear CSR") ### Learn more about V12'S ethical trading POLICIES in our blogs below [![ V12 Footwear - ethical trading](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Ethical%20thumbnail%201.png " V12 Footwear - ethical trading")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/ethical-trading-at-v12?hsLang=en) ## [ETHICAL TRADING AT V12](https://blog.v12footwear.com/ethical-trading-at-v12?hsLang=en) [![V12 Footwear - ISO Standards](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Ethical%20thumbnail%202.png "V12 Footwear - ISO Standards")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/continual-improvement-iso-standards-at-v12?hsLang=en) ## [ISO STANDARDS AT V12](https://blog.v12footwear.com/continual-improvement-iso-standards-at-v12?hsLang=en) [![V12 Footwear - quality assurance](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Ethical%20thumbnail%203.png "V12 Footwear - quality assurance")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/independent-quality-assurance-at-v12-footwear?hsLang=en) ## [QUALITY ASSURANCE AT V12](https://blog.v12footwear.com/independent-quality-assurance-at-v12-footwear?hsLang=en) ![Environmental Achievements](https://info.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Environmental%20Achievements.png?width=5617&height=1259&name=Environmental%20Achievements.png "Environmental Achievements") ## We strive for environmentally sound manufacturing in our products’ life cycle in *every* phase. ![CSR quotes-02 (1)](https://info.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSR%20quotes-02%20(1).png?width=1080&height=313&name=CSR%20quotes-02%20(1).png "CSR quotes-02 (1)") ### Learn more about our ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS in our blogs below [![V12 Footwear_Sustainability Pledges Blog Header-1](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/V12%20Footwear_Sustainability%20Pledges%20Blog%20Header-1.png "V12 Footwear_Sustainability Pledges Blog Header-1")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/our-green-pledges-we-are-taking-climate-action-now?hsLang=en) ## [our climate-pledges](https://blog.v12footwear.com/our-green-pledges-we-are-taking-climate-action-now?hsLang=en) [![V12 Footwear - avoiding green washing](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Sus%20landing%20page%20thumbnail%203.png "V12 Footwear - avoiding green washing")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/getting-to-grips-with-the-green-claims-code?hsLang=en) ## [AVOIDING GREEN WASHING](https://blog.v12footwear.com/getting-to-grips-with-the-green-claims-code?hsLang=en) [![V12 Footwear - leather vs microfibre](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Sus%20landing%20page%20thumbnail%202.png "V12 Footwear - leather vs microfibre")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/leather-vs-microfibre-which-is-better-for-the-environment?hsLang=en) ## [IS VEGAN SUSTAINABLE?](https://blog.v12footwear.com/leather-vs-microfibre-which-is-better-for-the-environment?hsLang=en) ![Charity and Support](https://info.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Charity%20and%20Support.png?width=5617&height=1259&name=Charity%20and%20Support.png "Charity and Support") ## We take every opportunity to help those in need, because we're not just about boots - we're about people. ![CSR quotes-03](https://info.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSR%20quotes-03.png?width=1080&name=CSR%20quotes-03.png "CSR quotes-03") ### Learn more about our CHARITY WORK IN THE COMMUNITY in our blogs below [![Charity blog header-1](https://info.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Charity%20blog%20header-1.png?width=1049&height=668&name=Charity%20blog%20header-1.png "Charity blog header-1")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/v12-in-the-community-charity-support?hsLang=en) ## [SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY](https://blog.v12footwear.com/v12-in-the-community-charity-support?hsLang=en) [![V12 Footwear - World Mental Health Day 2022](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/V12%20Footwear_World%20Mental%20Health%20Day%202022.png "V12 Footwear - World Mental Health Day 2022")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/world-mental-health-day-how-to-support-staff-wellness?hsLang=en) ## [SUPPORTING STAFF WELL-BEING](https://blog.v12footwear.com/world-mental-health-day-how-to-support-staff-wellness?hsLang=en) [![V12 Footwear - Wiltshire air ambulance](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Wiltshire%20air%20ambulance%20thumbnail.png "V12 Footwear - Wiltshire air ambulance")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/supporting-wiltshire-air-ambulance?hsLang=en) ## [Supporting Wiltshire Air Ambulance](https://blog.v12footwear.com/supporting-wiltshire-air-ambulance?hsLang=en) ![Product and Principles](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Product%20and%20Principles.png "Product and Principles") ## Embracing technology and innovation is key in giving our wearers the best protection – but it also plays a crucial role in delivering ethical, sustainable and responsible safety products too. ![CSR at V12 Footwear](https://info.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSR%20at%20V12%20Footwear.png?width=2000&height=580&name=CSR%20at%20V12%20Footwear.png "CSR at V12 Footwear") ### LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR responsible product development IN OUR BLOGS BELOW [![V12 Footwear - AR with Snapfeet](https://info.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Returns%20thumbnail.png?width=380&name=Returns%20thumbnail.png "V12 Footwear - AR with Snapfeet")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/buy-v12-safety-footwear-with-confidence-by-using-ar-augmented-reality?hsLang=en) ## [REDUCing RETURNS with ar](https://blog.v12footwear.com/buy-v12-safety-footwear-with-confidence-by-using-ar-augmented-reality?hsLang=en) [![V12 Footwear - MukGuard](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/V12%20Footwear_MukGuard%20Sizing_Header-1.png "V12 Footwear - MukGuard")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/how-do-i-select-the-right-size-mukguard-overshoe?hsLang=en) ## [ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD-WINNER](https://blog.v12footwear.com/how-do-i-select-the-right-size-mukguard-overshoe?hsLang=en) [![V12 Footwear - Lynx Carbon Neutral Range](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/V12%20Footwear_Lynx_%20Carbon%20Neutral%20Range_Blog%20Header_72%20ppi-02%20(1)-1.png "V12 Footwear - Lynx Carbon Neutral Range")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/lynx-a-boot-that-leaves-no-footprint?hsLang=en) ## [carbon neutral range](https://blog.v12footwear.com/lynx-a-boot-that-leaves-no-footprint?hsLang=en) ### THIRD-PARTY PARTNERSHIPS  When it comes to achieving the highest manufacturing standards, we believe it’s crucial to be outward facing and draw on the expertise of third parties, not just so we are held accountable, but so we can learn from other industry leaders through partnership and collaboration.    We work with the following renowned organisations to ensure the very best standards of CSR:  [![Sedex Member badge](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Sedex%20Member%20badge.png "Sedex Member badge")](https://www.sedex.com/) ### Sedex  Working with this world-leading ethical trading organisation ensures:  - no child labour occurs in production   - fair working conditions for all V12 employees and personnel  [![Gold SATRA member logo 2023 colour](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Gold%20SATRA%20member%20logo%202023%20colour.png "Gold SATRA member logo 2023 colour")](https://www.satra.com/) ### SATRA  Carrying the Quality Mark of world-renowned testing organisation Satra signifies our products have:  - come from a manufacturing environment featuring ongoing product conformity assessments  - undergone a meticulous and rigorous inspection and testing programme   [![V12 Footwear and Leather Working Group](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Collaboration%20symbol-01%20(2).png "V12 Footwear and Leather Working Group")](https://www.leatherworkinggroup.com/) ### LWG   Working with the Leather Working Group who work to ensure environmental best practice in leather manufacturing means: - our footwear manufactured in Europe is made at LWG certified tanneries  - this footwear is made using sustainably sourced leather [![V12 Footwear and BSIF Registered Safety Supplier](https://info.v12footwear.com/hubfs/BSIF%20Registered%20Safety%20Supplier_300%20x%20300.png "V12 Footwear and BSIF Registered Safety Supplier")](https://www.bsif.co.uk/) ### BSiF  The BSiF (British Safety Industry Federation Registered Safety Supplier Scheme) works to counteract counterfeit safety products and ensure companies’ PPE matches the claims of their certification. 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