Purpose: Our brand is committed to ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare in the sourcing and production of our sheepskin and wool products. We believe in treating animals with respect and dignity, and we strive to work with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical practices.

Scope: This policy applies to all operations within our supply chain, including sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of sheepskin and wool products.

Key Principles:

1. Ethical Sourcing:

   • We commit to sourcing sheepskin and wool from suppliers who adhere to humane animal treatment practices.
   • All sheepskin and wool must be by-products of the meat industry, ensuring that no animals are raised or slaughtered solely for their hides or wool.

2. Animal Welfare Standards:

   • We require all our suppliers to follow internationally recognized animal welfare standards, such as those outlined by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS).
   • Suppliers must provide evidence of compliance with these standards, including third-party certifications and regular audits.

3. Humane Treatment:

   • Animals must be treated with care throughout their lives, ensuring they are free from hunger, thirst, discomfort, pain, injury, disease, fear, and distress.
   • Suppliers must ensure that animals have access to adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care.

4. Traceability:

   • We require full transparency in our supply chain, ensuring that all sheepskin and wool can be traced back to farms that meet our animal welfare criteria.
   • Suppliers must maintain accurate records of their sourcing practices and provide these records to us upon request.

5. Continuous Improvement:

   • We are committed to continuously improving our animal welfare standards. This includes regular reviews of our policies and practices, as well as staying informed about the latest developments in animal welfare science and ethics.
   • We will work with our suppliers to implement best practices and support initiatives that promote higher welfare standards.

6. Supplier Audits:

   • We will conduct regular audits of our suppliers to ensure compliance with our animal welfare policy. These audits will be carried out by independent, third-party organizations.
   • Non-compliance with our animal welfare standards will result in corrective action plans, and in severe cases, termination of the supplier relationship.

7. Training and Education:

   • We will provide training and resources to our employees and suppliers to ensure they understand and adhere to our animal welfare standards.
   • We will actively engage with industry groups, NGOs, and other stakeholders to promote animal welfare across the sheepskin and wool industry.

8. Consumer Transparency:

   • We believe in transparency with our customers about our sourcing practices. Information about our animal welfare standards will be made available on our website and through our marketing materials.
   • We encourage our customers to make informed decisions by providing detailed product information, including the origin of the sheepskin and wool used in our products.

9. Environmental and Social Responsibility:

   • In addition to animal welfare, we are committed to environmentally sustainable and socially responsible practices. This includes minimizing our environmental impact and supporting the communities involved in our supply chain.