SOURCING AND SUSTAINABILITY
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At Foreside, we take pride in each of the makers and their processes used to create the products we sell. Ethical and social compliance standards are key criteria our sourcing team looks at when determining which partners we will work with to bring our products to life. Ensuring each item is ethically sourced is a critical part of our supply chain. Every manufacturing site Foreside works with has been visited by our sourcing and quality assurance teams to verify the ethical working conditions and practices.
Sustainability is another integral part of our approach to sourcing products. This initiative is largely supported by the materials we choose to work with when designing each piece. From natural woven baskets and natural terracotta clay items to recycled plastic textiles and sustainably sourced wood items, creating with the environment in mind remains at the forefront.
Certifications
vendor
Every manufacturing site Foreside works with has been visited by our sourcing and quality assurance teams to verify the ethical working conditions and practices.
GoodWeave
Advocates for social change dedicated to ending child labor, forced labor, and bonded labor in global supply chains.
oeko tex standard 100
A textile certification that each item has passed globally standardized safety tests that prove it is harmless to human health.
VRIKSH
A standard that verifies the legality and legal origin of timber and subsequent wooden products created.
ISO 9001 + ISO 14001
International Organization for Standardization. ISO9001 represents effective processes and properly trained staff are in place to deliver quality products and services. ISO14001 represents that proactive measures are being taken to minimize environmental footprint and comply with legal requirements.
SEDEX
Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. An effort to make global supply chains more socially and environmentally sustainable. Manufacturers who adhere to ethical trade and sustainability standards demonstrate a commitment to responsible supply chain practices and transparency.
CTPAT
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. Certifies the adherence to international supply chain security standards to identify, mitigate, and eliminate potential security risks to facilitate movement of legitimate global trade.
fsc
Forest Stewardship Council. This certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.
GRS
A product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in the final product. The goal of GRS is to increase the use of recycled materials in products and reduce or eliminate the harm caused by its production.
gsv
Global Security Verification. Certifies the adherence to international supply chain security standards to identify, mitigate, and eliminate potential security risks to facilitate movement of legitimate global trade.