Ethical Trade and Sustainability Statements
Jaedon stands for responsible New Zealand manufacturing:
ethical in practice, sustainable in method, and committed to continuous improvement.
We welcome due diligence enquiries and maintain transparency with customers and suppliers.
Jaedon Manufacturing is increasingly asked to respond to ethical sourcing and sustainability questionnaires designed for large, multi site industrial factories.
As a small New Zealand manufacturer, our operational footprint and risk profile are fundamentally different from high volume offshore production environments.
This FAQ provides clear context on our practices, policies, and the proportionate systems we maintain to ensure ethical, lawful, and environmentally responsible manufacturing.
To request a compliance pack containing all our policies in full - email us: [email protected]
1. Does Jaedon Manufacturing employ child labour?
No.
Jaedon Manufacturing has a strict zero tolerance approach to child labour. No child has ever been employed at our site at any point in the company’s history. We only employ adults with full legal working rights in New Zealand.
We will not engage with any supplier who cannot demonstrate compliance with minimum age and child labour laws.
2. Does Jaedon Manufacturing have a Modern Slavery Policy?
Yes.
Jaedon maintains a zero tolerance stance on all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking.
While New Zealand does not currently impose mandatory modern slavery reporting requirements, Jaedon applies these expectations as part of responsible business practice and ethical sourcing.
3. How does Jaedon screen suppliers for slavery and labour risks?
All suppliers are required to comply with Jaedon’s Supplier Code of Conduct. We request ethical sourcing documentation, policies, and certifications.
Suppliers who cannot provide acceptable evidence of compliance are not engaged.
4. How much visibility does Jaedon have beyond Tier 1 suppliers?
Jaedon has strong visibility over our direct suppliers through onboarding and documentation review. Like many small manufacturers, our visibility beyond Tier 1 is more limited, as we do not operate complex global supply chains.
Where possible, we prioritise sourcing from lower risk regions such as New Zealand and Australia and from suppliers operating under recognized ethical frameworks.
5. Does Jaedon conduct onsite audits or worker interviews at supplier factories?
Jaedon does not operate a formal audit programme involving structured worker interviews. As Jaedon operates on close relationships with our customers and suppliers; Previous management undertook informal supplier visits, but detailed frequency records are not currently available.
Our approach is proportionate: we focus on supplier documentation, ethical certifications, and sourcing from lower risk jurisdictions.
6. What happens if a supplier is linked to unethical labour practices?
Jaedon has a strict zero tolerance position. We are not contractually locked into suppliers and would immediately cease engagement if any instance of forced labour or child labour were identified.
7. Does Jaedon have anonymous grievance or whistleblowing systems?
As a small workplace, Jaedon does not currently operate a formal anonymous grievance hotline.
Employee concerns are typically raised directly with management through open communication. All New Zealand employees are protected against workplace discrimination and against employer misconduct and/or worker exploitation. New Zealand has a dedicated number and online web form to facilitate the reporting of exploitation.
All concerns raised internally are taken seriously, addressed promptly and investigated by following company policy.
8. Does Jaedon have formal remediation programmes for modern slavery?
Jaedon does not maintain a corporate style remediation framework. Our response is immediate supplier disengagement under a zero tolerance approach, supported by supplier replacement where required.
9. Does Jaedon measure greenhouse gas emissions or conduct climate risk assessments?
Jaedon has not undertaken formal climate risk mapping or full Scope 1–3 greenhouse gas inventories. These assessments are designed for large industrial organisations and are not proportionate or financially feasible at our scale.
Our environmental focus is on practical measures with real impact, including waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and freight efficiency.
10. What environmental impacts does Jaedon manage directly?
Jaedon does not undertake dyeing, washing, or chemical processing onsite. Our operations do not generate industrial air or water emissions.
Environmental measures we implement include:
• containment and responsible management of textile off cuts
• biodegradable packaging and reduced plastic use
• reuse of fabric scraps in circular manufacturing initiatives
• consolidation of freight to reduce unnecessary transport emissions
• sourcing decisions that consider travel distance and supply chain efficiency
11. Does Jaedon use water in production?
No. Water is used only for basic staff amenities such as bathrooms and kitchen facilities. We do not discharge production wastewater.
We request information from fabric suppliers regarding water use and management in raw material manufacture where relevant.
12. How does Jaedon ensure supplier environmental responsibility?
We request suppliers provide environmental policies, certifications, and sustainability documentation. A formal supplier review and update process is scheduled for commencement February 2026.
13. Why do some Sedex answers appear “low scoring”?Many Sedex and ESG questionnaires assume the systems of large, high risk factories employing hundreds or thousands of workers.
Jaedon is a small New Zealand manufacturer with a low risk operational profile. The absence of corporate scale systems such as climate modelling or anonymous grievance hotlines does not indicate poor practice, but rather reflects proportional governance appropriate to our size and footprint.
Our focus remains on ethical labour, lawful employment, responsible sourcing, and practical environmental stewardship.
14. What is the best way to gain certainty about Jaedon's factory and operations?
We welcome transparency and encourage customers and stakeholders to visit us on-site to inspect our facility and speak with our team directly. We are always happy to show visitors around.
Jaedon can provide a compliance pack containing our company policies upon request, and we are registered on the Sedex platform with an active supplier profile to support ethical sourcing and operational reporting.