Our Journey
The Ethical Sourcing Agency
The Ethical Sourcing Agency provided consulting services back in 2019 which guided efforts to becoming corporately and socially responsible. As a result, we have significantly improved our purchasing and manufacturing practices to support social compliance, with a heightened awareness of ethical considerations.
Below are just a few ways we're working to mitigate associated risks and constantly striving to operate sustainably in our community.
- We conduct an annual review of our supply chain, requiring traceability of all vendors involved in the production and procurement process.
- We have implemented a rigorous audit process that includes documenting corrective action plans.
- We work with vendors to reduce unnecessary packaging and provide environmentally friendly alternatives whenever possible.
- We choose carbon-neutral or low-CO2 services whenever possible.
- We prioritise manufacturing locally or within Australia whenever feasible.
The RMIT Store acknowledges that we are constantly learning about the optimal approach to our ethical, social, and environmental responsibilities as a business.
We eagerly anticipate the day when this becomes the norm across all industries.
