RESPONSIBLY SOURCINg HOw DO wE
mAkE SURE THAT OUR PRODUCTS
ARE RESPONSIBLY SOURCED?
89% of our loyal global customers OUR mISSION STATEmENT
surveyed feel that it was “very important” SAYS THAT wE wILL
“CREATIvELY BALANCE
that we source in a responsible manner, THE fINANCIAL AND
treating people in our supply chain with HUmAN NEEDS Of OUR
dignity and respect. STAkEHOLDERS”
a number of years ago the body shop took the decision to outsource its manufacturing, in order to focus efforts on the
development and sourcing of innovative products. Whilst we no longer manufacture our own cosmetics, this does not mean
we have outsourced our responsibilities - we have a passionate interest in the provenance of what we sell, and the rights and
conditions of the workers in our supply chains.
Over the years our supply operations have become diverse and complex and we have learnt that our resources are best applied
where we can effect most change. anita’s vision was to use the business as a force for good and we are always most excited
when we can work directly with suppliers to benefit all concerned. We acknowledge that this detailed level of engagement is
not always possible with all parts of the supply chain – where our influence is more limited we will always ensure that minimum
standards are met. the following programmes have been developed to ensure that we source responsibly:
COmmUNITY TRADE NATURAL INgREDIENTS– 21 different natural ingredients sourced from marginalised
communities, from brazil to samoa. We create stable long-term relationships with suppliers, paying a fair price and
helping communities to thrive.
COmmUNITY TRADE gIfTS AND ACCESSORIES– 65 different gifts and accessories, expertly produced for us by
marginalised communities around the world. We have now been trading with teddy exports, our first Community trade
supplier for over twenty years.
CONTRACT mANUfACTURINg– all of our direct product manufacturers are monitored through our ethical trade
programme, ensuing that workers human rights are respected in line with international standards.
SPECIAL fOCUS mATERIALS– some ingredients deserve special attention. We source palm oil for our soaps, and wood
for the majority of our wooden accessories, from well-managed sources that do not contribute further to deforestation.
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