At ettitude, we are committed to responsible material sourcing, respecting human rights, and minimizing our impact on the natural environment. Our raw material sourcing policy reflects these values and outlines our commitments to ethical labor practices, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.
- Respecting Human Rights:
- Forced Labor and Child Labor: ettitude is committed to sourcing raw materials from suppliers who uphold human rights standards and adhere to international labor laws. We strictly prohibit the use of forced labor and child labor at any stage of the supply chain.
- Health and Safety: We prioritize the health and safety of workers and communities in our supply chain. Suppliers must provide safe working conditions and ensure the well-being of their employees.
- Access to Water: ettitude acknowledges the importance of water stewardship and commits to reducing pollution and excessive water use in our operations. We strive to source from suppliers who implement sustainable water management practices.
- To ensure these commitments are upheld, we have comprehensive legal documents for social compliance and a forced labor affidavit with all our suppliers.
- Protection of Natural Ecosystems:
- Regenerative Farming and Biodiversity: We support regenerative farming practices that promote biodiversity and ecosystem health. Suppliers must adopt sustainable agricultural methods that preserve natural habitats and enhance soil fertility.
- Regenerative Feedstocks and Agricultural Waste: ettitude is dedicated to using only regenerative virgin feedstocks that promote soil health and biodiversity. Additionally, we encourage the incorporation of agricultural waste feedstocks to minimize reliance on virgin materials and reduce waste.
- Land Rights: We respect land rights and commit to sourcing raw materials only from farms that are 100% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified and Canopy approved. This ensures the protection of ancient and endangered forests and supports sustainable land management practices.
- Circular Economy:
- Partnerships for Extended Product Life: ettitude has established partnerships with reverse logistics and resale infrastructure providers to prolong the life of our products. We aim to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency through repair, refurbishment, and resale initiatives.
- Partnerships for End-of-Life Solutions: ettitude is committed to finding the most valuable, low-impact end-of-life solutions. We work with partners to explore textile-to-textile recycling solutions, ensuring our products have a sustainable and circular lifecycle.
- Climate Action:
- CO2 Reduction and Renewable Resources: ettitude is dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint by prioritizing renewable resources and minimizing reliance on fossil fuels in our supply chain.
- SBTi Targets: ettitude has established our Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets for 2030, setting ambitious goals to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. We are committed to achieving these targets and continue to measure and publicly report our climate impact annually.
- Giving Back: We believe in giving back to organizations actively working to restore our natural balance and combat climate change. ettitude supports initiatives focused on reforestation, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable agriculture practices.
- Transitional Risk Mitigation:
- Economic and Social Risk Evaluation: ettitude evaluates economic and social risks bi-annually to ensure the resilience and adaptability of our global sourcing strategy. We prioritize fair labor rights and diversify our sourcing strategy to maintain resilience and support ethical labor practices.
- Environmental Risk Consideration: ettitude considers and addresses environmental risks in integrating new technologies. We prioritize technologies that are more accessible and have a lower environmental impact, allowing us to adapt to changing environmental climates and reduce our environmental footprint.
ettitude is dedicated to upholding these commitments in our raw material sourcing practices. We recognize the importance of sustainability, ethical labor practices, and environmental stewardship in creating a more resilient and responsible supply chain. This policy will be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure alignment with our values and objectives.
