Our Ethical Standards

Sourcing Indonesia and our parent organization, Craft Network LLC, work hard to ensure we meet the ethical trading standards we have set for ourselves. We believe that long-term, equally beneficial business relationships are the key to success, both between ourselves and our customers AND between ourselves and our suppliers. We do not believe there is a conflict of interest between protecting the long-term interests of our customers, and ensuring the welfare of those at the base of the value chain. We, therefore, work only with producers and businesses that meet the following conditions:

• Employment is freely chosen
• Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
• Working conditions are safe and hygienic
• No child labor or forced labor is tolerated
• Living wages are paid
• Working hours are not excessive, are paid for, and are within the law
• No discrimination whatsoever is practiced
• Regular employment is provided, where applicable
• No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed
• Capacity is built throughout the supply chain
• Fair trading relationships are in place
• Sustainable use of raw materials and limited/offset negative environmental impact are key to business operations.

We realize that holding our partners to these standards means little if we do not work to create an environment in which these standards can be upheld, and provide the economic incentive required to make this ethical code sustainable and profitable for our member producer groups. We therefore maintain that:

• Our buying practices should not hinder the standards mentioned above
• We provide advance payments where needed, based on agreed conditions between Sourcing Indonesia/CraftNetwork and its members
• Our cost and price models are worked out equitably between Sourcing Indonesia/CraftNetwork and our members
• Our rejection policy is transparent and fair
• We develop transparent and accountable relationships with members through regular meetings and discussions
• We seek long-term trading relationships over short-term profit
• We assist our member producers and businesses in increasing their skills and improving their practices through technical assistance with production methods, working conditions, business practices and product development.