52 JAMES HARVEST SPORTSWEAR 2022 responsibility
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 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