6 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS We believe in classic design and quality products - a concept that will never be out-offashion. Quality is a good way to ensure long-lasting use and sustainable consumption. It is extremely important that all items of James Harvest Sportswear are safe and free from restricted substances. All suppliers of James Harvest Sportswear must follow the requirements in our Restricted Substance List. The list has been designed in accordance with legislations such as REACH, but also taking into account industry recommendations and standards. As a result, our requirements are often stricter than the applicable legislation. We take part of the Swedish Chemicals Group to receive the most updated in formation on chemical legislation and developments. With this information we can actively work to reduce and replace chemicals in line with best available technique. IMPROVING WORKING CONDITIONS We are aware of the great responsibility that comes with sourcing goods in countries with different legal cultures and labour conditions. We must ensure that the business operations of our suppliers respect national requirements as well as international conventions on human rights. A successful work requires devotion and some amount of patience. Many of the challenges we face are global problems like poverty and malfunctioning welfare systems. In this sense, social compliance does not offer a quick-fix. We believe it is essential to be presented on-site. For this reason, we have local offices in Asia taking care of the everyday-work with supplier auditing, monitoring and dialogue. Our CSR-staffs are educated and well-experienced on labour conditions and environmental aspects of the production sites. Their work is leading the development. WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM SUPPLIERS IN TERMS OF LABOUR CONDITIONS? James Harvest Sportswear has adopted the Amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, used for members of the Amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative). It contains requirements on minimum wage, working hours and the prohibition of child labour, amongst several other requirements from international conventions. These are our main requirements on all suppliers. We also have a commitment towards Amfori BSCI to engage our suppliers in third party examination by independent auditors. We consider it a quality assurance to have both internal and external audits. A Amfori BSCI-report is not a certificate. It is a tool for responsible brands to be used in systematic monitoring and improving routines. Even the best supplier could occasionally end up with findings. Social compliance must be controlled and implemented in a management system. Amfori BSCI also enables brands to cooperate. Today, more than 1300 companies worldwide have joined the Amfori BSCI. This empower our voice and influence in the social dialogue. New Wave Group, our mother company, has signed the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry. The Accord is a binding agreement designed to improve fire- and building safety for the textile industry in Bangladesh. The Accord includes inspections, fire safety training as well as effective remediation and renovations. The ambition is to expand the program to other production countries. The Accord is a unique initiative that have significant ompact on the daily life of millions of textile workers. We are proud to be a part of this initiative. MORE ON THE ENVIRONMENT James Harvest Sportswear has two main strategies to decrease environmental impact and to cut our emissions of greenhouse gas. First of all, we must influence the transportation companies that we are working with. Our membership in “Clean Shipping Index” aims to impact the shipping companies to use cleaner vessels by ranking the most high-performing ships. Our group of companies works with some of the largest transportation companies on the market, all of which have environmental programs in place for their operations. Secondly, we always strive to improve our internal logistics and work methods. Within our group, we club together as much as possible of our shipments and transportations. In addition to protecting the environment, it also contributes to the streamlining of our operations. RECYCLING FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY To collect and recycle waste packages is a wonderful way to reduce environmental impact and create cradle-to-cradle circulation. James Harvest Sportswear embraces to the collecting system where we operate. The Green Dot is our credential of participating in the Producer Responsibility Organization. To learn more about our work with CSR, visit www.texet.se Responsibility
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