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Responsibility
The planet is faced with multiple challenges that deserve our common attention . We must all take responsibility for our global impacts in order to make the world a good place .
Sustainable Products
We believe in classic design and quality products - a concept that will never be out-of-fashion . 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 information 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 BSCI Code of Conduct , used for members of the 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 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 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 .
BSCI also enables brands to cooperate . Today , more than 1300 companies worldwide have joined the BSCI . This empower our voice and influence in the social dialogue .
New Wave Group , our mother company , is a signatory member of the pioneering Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh . The Accord is a binding contract between brands , international and local trade unions and NGOs . Its aim is to make all garment factories in Bangladesh safe workplaces , which includes a program of safety inspections and a commitment to ensure that the necessary repairs and renovations are carried out . The Accord is a unique initiative that
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