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At Dotti, we think fashion should make you feel good, and that includes feeling confident about each piece being made responsibly. We acknowledge that sustainable and ethical operations drive positive change – not just for our customers or our own teams, but also for our suppliers and their teams.
We align to international standards of ethical sourcing to make sure we source our clothing responsibly. ‘Ethical Sourcing' involves assessing, addressing and respecting the human rights of all workers in our supply chain. Everyone has the right to work and live in freedom from exploitative practices. As our supply chain evolves, we adapt our governance practices to meet new challenges and any changing conditions.
We are dedicated to continuous improvement and actively engage with our teams, suppliers, government and non-government bodies to effectively identify and address risks of unethical practices. All of our commitments are underpinned by our values and commitment to make meaningful and lasting change.
We are committed to the highest standards of ethical & responsible sourcing and are proud to be taking steps to become more sustainable in our product offering...
Dotti partner with Better Cotton to improve cotton farming globally.
Better Cotton's mission is to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Better Cotton trains farmers to use water efficiently, care for soil health and natural habitats, reduce use of the most harmful chemicals and respect workers' rights and wellbeing.
Better Cotton is sourced via a chain of custody model called “mass balance”. This means that Better Cotton is not physically traceable to end products, however, Better Cotton Farmers benefit from the demand for Better Cotton in equivalent volumes to those we ‘source'.
The Just Group is committed to sourcing at least 25% of our cotton as Better Cotton by 2025.
For more information see here.
We have a selection of styles which contain LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose.
Wood and pulp derived from responsibly managed forests is used to produce LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibres. These feel good fibres use up to 50% lower water impact compared to generic viscose, giving you confidence that your fashion choices are environmentally responsible.
Thanks to these eco-responsible production practices, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ creates a cleaner environment for all.
For more information, see here.
Recycled polyester is used in a selection of our garments using existing materials in the supply chain to help create this new fabric. With a lower reliance on resources such as water and energy, this fabric leaves a smaller impact on our environment.
In addition to our move towards more responsible products, we also engage with the following organisations:
We recognise the social and environmental impacts that our purchasing decisions have, and share our Dotti Squad's full interest in understanding where our products are made, and that they are sourced responsibly and ethically.
Policies are just one part of our work in safeguarding human rights in our supply chain – as policies alone cannot sufficiently reduce the risks vulnerable workers may face in the countries we source our products from.
Therefore, our Ethical Sourcing Program has a range of measures and procedures to support existing international human rights standards and local laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Our sourcing model and policies enable us to make responsible sourcing decisions and ensure that any risks are identified, managed and mitigated within our framework.
This includes:
In addition, we are a supporter brand member of the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors. This increases the professionalism and integrity of the people and organisations that conduct social compliance audits in the countries we source from.
Our work provides us with data driven information into our factory partners. With transparency and integrity being key values of our program, we continue to develop the necessary training and remediation programs to address any issues that are identified.
The Supplier Ethical Code of Conduct (Code of Conduct) has been written using the key human rights principles from International Labour Organization (ILO) core standards and The United Nation's Guiding Principles on Human Rights (UNGPs).
All suppliers must sign our supply Terms and Conditions, of which the Code of Conduct is part, before they can work with us.
The Code of Conduct is reviewed annually to ensure we are proactively addressing human rights issues or legislative changes that need to be updated in our policies.
A Living Wage will provide workers in the supply chain with compensation for a regular working week that meets their basic needs as well as a level of discretionary income.
In addition to compliance to local laws, we strongly encourage all suppliers they work with to pay workers a living wage.
Our full position on Living Wage with our work to date and future milestones can be read here.
We have a zero tolerance to modern slavery in all its forms. That includes forced labour, child labour, slavery, people trafficking, deceptive labour recruitment practices, forced marriage and debt bondage. We recognise our responsibility in helping to reduce the incidence of modern slavery.
Dotti is part of Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV), and our Modern Slavery Statements further outline our Ethical Sourcing program and actions to address Modern Slavery in the supply chain. You can read our Modern Slavery statements on the Premier Investments website here.
In addition to our work with our international suppliers, in our stores we are also committed to continuous improvement to ensure our customers and team members have great experiences.
Initiatives we have implemented include:
We strive to create a great place to work that is safe, inclusive and has the best talent who can connect with current and emerging customer needs.
Our robust platform for preventing and eliminating discrimination, bullying, harassment, vilification and victimisation ensures appropriate standards of behaviour and conduct in everything we do. In addition, we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity within our teams.
We support industry and government initiatives to ensure our valued team members are treated with respect. No one should be exposed to an unsafe work environment.
We have a dedicated Ethical Sourcing team who lead the delivery, development and improvement of our ethical and sustainability programs. Our team also conducts training at all levels of our organisation and our factory partners.
In addition to our team members based in Melbourne, the Just Group have a Merchandising office in Dhaka, Bangladesh with dedicated team members responsible for Ethical Sourcing & Compliance working directly with our factory partners.
We appreciate thoughtful feedback on our program from our Dotti Squad.
The Ethical Sourcing team can be contacted at ethicalsourcing@justgroup.com.au
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We pay respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders, past present and emerging.