At Kowtow, we recognise that modern slavery is a huge issue in the fashion industry. Ethical sourcing and production is core to our brands values, and we are committed to ensuring modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business. We believe in promoting fair and ethical practices throughout our operations, including the sourcing and production of our products.

At Kowtow Clothing Ltd and its entities, we are committed to ethical and responsible business operations. As a Fairtrade and organic cotton apparel brand manufacturing in India, we embrace the principles outlined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This policy establishes our framework for fostering sustainable development, safeguarding human rights, and protecting the environment.

This Environmental Management System (EMS) outlines the strategies and actions that Kowtow will implement to minimise its environmental impact and promote sustainability in its business operations and supply chain. Kowtow is dedicated to reducing its ecological footprint, ensuring fair and ethical practices throughout the supply chain, and continually improving its environmental performance. This commitment aligns with the principles of
Fairtrade and Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS) certifications.

Kowtow Clothing Ltd. is committed to upholding fair trade practices and organic cotton standards in its manufacturing processes in India. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, we provide a Grievance Mechanism in compliance with the guidelines outlined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). The Grievance Mechanism exists to provide a transparent, accessible, and efficient process for stakeholders to raise concerns related to labour rights, environmental sustainability, and ethical practices in Kowtow’s operations. The Grievance Mechanism applies to all stakeholders, including but not limited to employees, suppliers, contractors, customers, local communities, and other relevant parties associated with Kowtow's operations in India.

Kowtow Clothing Ltd. is committed to being an ethical and socially responsible business. As a Fairtrade and Organic Cotton apparel brand manufacturing in India, we recognise that due diligence is essential in maintaining high standards of integrity, respect for human rights, and environmental sustainability. This Due Diligence Policy outlines the procedures and principles that guide our efforts to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential risks associated with our business activities.

At Kowtow, our ethics are threaded through everything we do. We are proud of our commitment to be a brave leader in the fashion industry, and understand that embracing diversity is essential in doing so. We believe that diversity in background and in thought leads to innovation and creativity, and harnessing both is essential to achieving our overarching vision. In turn, we recognise that the diversity and inclusion we foster internally should be reflected across all of Kowtow’s business activity. This policy, and the values it captures, belongs alongside all of Kowtow’s policies and decision making.