[Your Street Address]
[Town, County, Postal Code]
[Date]
[Recipient Name]
[Title]
[Street Address]
[Town, County, Postal Code]
Subject: Buying Responsibly
Dear [Recipient Name],
I have been hearing a lot in the news lately about human trafficking, and I have been
appalled by stories about the exploitation often suffered by migrant workers. I am also
aware that many items that are produced by trafficked and exploited migrants find their
way onto the shelves of major retail companies in Europe.
As a concerned consumer, I want to be confident that the items I buy have been produced
in an ethical manner, and that my purchases are not contributing to the problems of
trafficking and forced labour. In order to make purchasing decisions that are consistent
with my ethical values, I would appreciate any information you can provide on how
"[Product Name]" is made. More specifically, I am interested in the following:
Are you aware of the working conditions experienced by those people who make this
product?
With how many companies have you sub-contracted to produce this product, and in
which countries are these producers located?
Do you monitor the corporate behaviour of your suppliers?
Do you have a corporate social responsibility strategy in place and, if so, whether this
plan includes an ethical code of conduct to which your suppliers are required to adhere?
Please send this information to me at the address listed above. If you have questions
about my request, please contact me at [your phone number and e-mail address].
Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to receiving this information.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]