Many hands go into the making of our beautiful products. We want to ensure everyone who leaves their touch on your clothing is treated fairly, can work with dignity, and is valued for their skill and expertise.
Materials and their environmental effects are only one part of the equation. Fair and just labour is crucial in meeting the needs of all.
SUPPLY CHAIN AND TRACING
Many hands go into the making of our beautiful products. We want to ensure everyone who leaves their touch on your clothing is treated fairly, can work with dignity, and is valued for their skill and expertise.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND GLOBAL SOURCING PRINCIPLES
JAG requires all new suppliers to agree and adhere to our Code of Conduct and Global Sourcing Principles. These policies set out the minimum standards of ethical and responsible behaviour JAG expects from its suppliers and business partners. It is based on International Labour Organization (ILO) standards, national legislative requirements and accepted best business practice.
MODERN SLAVERY
We are committed to upholding the rights of workers in our supply chain by meeting international labour standards.
It is critical that we recognise our responsibility in eradicating modern slavery from fashion supply chains. The majority of garment workers are women of colour who are often left vulnerable to poor or exploitative working conditions. Everyone deserves to work with dignity and self-determination, in a safe and supportive environment.
Together with our suppliers, we are working towards ensuring the rights of workers are met and respected, and that ethical behaviours are adopted across all operations. This is part of our commitment to improving social justice in our industry.
Cotton is a key area of concern for us. The EUFL coalition believes that 1 in 5 cotton garments on the global market has involved Uighur forced labour in its supply chain. It is our commitment to try not to source any yarn, textiles or apparel from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, or any other region profiting from human rights violations and forced labour.
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN RATED IN THE TOP 10 AUSTRALIAN APPAREL COMPANIES ACHIEVING MODERN SLAVERY COMPLIANCE IN 'BROKEN PROMISES: TWO YEARS OF CORPORATE REPORTING UNDER AUSTRALIA'S MODERN SLAVERY ACT'.
LIVING WAGE
A living wage aims to ensure that in a standard 48 hour work week, a person can afford a decent living for themselves and their family, including food, water, housing, education, health care, transport, unexpected emergencies, and other essentials for a simple but secure life (as per Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 7 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights). This differs from a minimum wage, which doesn’t always guarantee these rights are met.
What constitutes a living wage will vary between countries and even the regions within a country, and unfortunately there is still no universal standard that ensures fair and just wages are accessible for all.
As part of our commitment to human rights, we are working towards understanding and improving the wage systems for all workers in our supply chain. Through making this commitment, JAG is sharing the ambitions of governments, humanitarian organisations and a growing legion of brands working towards closing the gap between the minimum wage and a living wage.
GENDER EQUALITY IN SUPPLY CHAINS
At JAG we have built our business on designing and producing quality clothing, and endeavour to provide quality work for the people who are involved in our supply chains. As part of an industry which primarily employs women, we recognise the key role in which we play to drive gender equality not only through our business but also through our supply chain. As a signatory to the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, we are working towards progressing UN Sustainable Development Goal no. 5 – Gender Equality.
WHAT'S NEXT?
We are committed to better futures for everyone who is involved in bringing our products to life.
BY 2025 WE AIM TO:
- Commit to support of First Nations communities by undertaking Indigenous-led awareness training and engaging in Indigenous-led creative collaboration
- Improve visibility across all tiers of our supply chain by partnering with an integrated tracing platform
- Highlight supplier expertise through dedicated profiles
- Work with suppliers to improve chemical and water management systems
- Continue updating and improving our zero hazardous substance policy
- Work with industry experts to build on our commitment to a Living Wage
