Procurement
Responsible Procurement Practices
Conducting business with honesty, integrity, and adherence to legal standards is paramount to our dedication to responsible sourcing practices across our global supply chain.
Aligned with the California Supply Chain Transparency Act, the U.K. Modern Slavery Act 2015, Canadian Supply Chains Act, and Australian Modern Slavery Act, our Supplier Code of Conduct adheres to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Labor Organisation Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, delineating meticulous expectations regarding regulatory compliance, labor practices (including forced labor, migrant workers, and child labor), anti-harassment measures, fair compensation, working hours, equitable employment practices, workplace health and safety, collective bargaining, environmental responsibility, conflict-free sourcing, customs compliance, and ethical business conduct. The Supplier Code of Conduct sets forth the minimum standards that we expect each supplier to meet. Additionally, Jack Wolfskin’s Supplier Code of Conduct sets out standards with which business partners, including suppliers, producers, and subcontractors are obliged to comply.
Our Enterprise Human Rights Policy articulates our commitment to universally recognized human rights within our global operations, encompassing all direct and indirect subsidiaries, suppliers, vendors, and partners. Aligned with the principles outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this policy is consistent with the expectations laid out in our Supplier Code of Conduct. We ensure that comprehensive human rights training is provided to both our employees and suppliers, fostering a shared understanding and commitment to upholding these fundamental principles. Furthermore, we embed human rights expectations into our contracts, and our standard supplier agreements outline stringent mandates for compliance with internationally recognized human rights standards. As such, across all facets of our contracting, sourcing, and purchasing activities, we hold our suppliers to legally binding commitments to ensure strict adherence to human rights principles.
As a member of the Fair Wear Foundation (“FWF”), Jack Wolfskin is dedicated to enhancing working conditions throughout its supply chain, following stringent guidelines. In this ongoing initiative, Jack Wolfskin collaborates closely with suppliers, ensuring alignment with FWF requirements through extensive training, knowledge sharing, and auditing programs.
Our Conflict Minerals Policy ensures that our sourcing of tin and tungsten does not support armed groups in the Covered Countries, as outlined by the Conflict Minerals Regulation established by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Further specifics can be found in our SEC Specialized Disclosure Report.
We regularly participate in the The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Social Committee working group to benchmark our program against industry best practices. To ensure continuous compliance with our established policies, our Compliance Committee, led by the Chief Compliance Officer, addresses global compliance topics, formulating systems and procedures to address such matters in the locations where we operate. Quarterly updates on ethics, legal, and compliance topics are presented to the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.