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About us
Our goal is to help brands deliver exciting, quality products to their customers while creating positive social impact and minimizing negative environmental impact.
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It all started with our own impact-based brand Indo Naturals. After developing a range of natural consumer products made ethically in rural India we realized that the supply chain we had built to make this happen could be adopted to help other companies and brands source products responsibly.
Our fair trade certified supply chain and on-the-ground presence in India enable us to deliver a unique sourcing solution based on transparency through storytelling and continuous impact measuring.
Core Team
Our service is driven by a team experienced in sustainable supply chain management, fair trade, and sustainable product development and design. We look forward to connecting with you about your sourcing needs.
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Our Sourcing System
Our unique sourcing system and supply chain assure a sustainable and effective product flow. We ensure everything for you: sustainability assessment of raw materials, fair trade production, eco-conscious packaging solutions and Co2 effective transportation the whole way to your doorstep without any hassle.
IMPACT
SYSTEM
For each of our products, we use our impact sourcing system to measure, analyze and report on various sustainability aspects.
For each of our production partner we calculate the living wage using WFTO's 3 stage process.
We estimate each product CO2 emissions, from raw material, production and transportation and work to minimize the CO2 emissions from our whole supply chain.
WORKERS H&S ASSESEMENT
We assess and report on H&S of each of our production partners. If there are discrepancies, we work with the unit to set up new routines and standards.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING
We are striving to provide all workers attached to our products with ways of reporting any issue directly to us.
Choice of raw materials has a large social and environmental impact. We assess each raw material based on various factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSEMENT
As a part of the production monitoring, we conduct enviornmental impact assessement and assist the production unit in improving their environmental practises if needed.
CAPACITY BUILDING
We provide both workers and management at each production unit with resources and training if needed.
SUPPLY
CHAIN
Our supply chain is the backbone of our sourcing solution, providing a one of kind access to unique, impactful products.
ARTISANS & IMPACT PRODUCERS
The product is made utilizing our network of fair trade monitored production units pan India.
RESPONSIBLE RAW MATERIALS
It all starts with the raw materials. We strive for transparency, and evaluate the raw materials ecological impact
SHIPPING
If needed, we take care of shipping to your destination. Always with preference for sea fright to minimize CO2 emissions.
EXPORT HUB
Our export hub facilitates various add on services if required; packing, quality checks and export handling.
MARKET LAUNCH
Get ready to sell products and prepare your marketing materials ahead of arrival using the Impact Report and Product Story.
IMPACT
FOCUS
Use the impact report to show your customers how the product is different and help them take conscious choices.
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REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE
With our sourcing tool we help you comply with regulations of transparency, analysis, information and documentation linked to both product requirements and social and environmental impact. These regulations are being continuously updated and implemented. Amongst the regulations are EU's Directive on Corporate Sustainability due Diligence and the new transparency laws of Norway (Åpenhetsloven) with the below principal requirements.
"Identify actual or potential adverse human rights and environmental impacts"
Contact us
For questions or feedback contact us on email or through our Sourcing Portal.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Source For Future is operated by the Norwegian fair trade certified (WFTO) company Indo Naturals AS (www.indonaturals.com). The products are sourced through our subsidiary company in India, Source For Future Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Our structure enables an effective on-the-ground presence, allowing us to continuously monitor manufacturers and ensure product quality, as well as social and environmental impact.
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​It also allows for a convenient, transparent, and reliable customer experience. As a customer, you communicate with the Norwegian company Indo Naturals and get the products delivered directly to your doorstep without complicated shipping handling or risky financial transactions.​​