David Jones’ Commitment

In 2002, David Jones took a leading role when we made a public

commitment banning the sale of fur in our stores. At that time, we

recognised the importance of protecting the welfare of animals during

the production of products supplied to David Jones.

Today, we remain committed to working with our suppliers and our

partners in the non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector to ensure

that all animals used along our supply chain are treated with respect,

in the most humane way possible.

We will meet this commitment by ensuring our suppliers understand

our expectations (as outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct and

Animal Welfare Policy) and by working with suppliers to drive

continuous improvement in all aspects of animal welfare, in-line with

the Five Freedoms framework endorsed by RSPCA Australia.

Specifically to fur, our position remains that real fur must not be

used in any product sold by David Jones. This includes fibres from

fox, sable, mink, chinchilla, rabbit, muskrat, racoon dog, astrakhan

and karakul lamb hair. David Jones does accept faux fur from

synthetic sources.

In the unlikely event that we become aware that we are stocking a

product that breaches our ban on the sale of fur, we will act promptly

to remove this item from sale and take the necessary steps to ensure

future compliance.

These commitments cover products in all categories (apparel, shoes

and accessories, beauty, home and food) and cover all suppliers.

We have taken this position because of the animal welfare concerns,

social and environmental risks linked to the production of fur;

concerns that David Jones shares with our customers, our partners in

the NGO sector and the broader community.

Context

The production of fur is associated with animal

welfare concerns, social and environmental risks.

It is estimated that approximately 85% of skins

produced by the global fur industry are sourced

from animals farmed solely for the purpose of

their fur. These animals are typically confined to

small spaces, living short lives and often suffering

inhumane treatment.

In addition, harmful chemicals used to preserve

the skins pose a potential health risk to people

who come in contact with them and also threaten

the natural environment surrounding fur factories.

Definition

David Jones has adopted the definition of fur

developed by the Fur Free Alliance, which notes

that “fur means any animal skin or part thereof

with hair or fur fibers attached thereto, either in

its raw or processed state or the pelt of any

animal killed for the animal‘s fur.”

That same definition also notes that fur does not

include: any clipped or shorn materials such as

fleece, sheepskin and shearling; leather with hair

attached; or any synthetic material intended to

look like fur, such as faux fur.

In line with that definition, David Jones accepts

hair and fibre from living and domesticated

animals such as cow, sheep, buffalo, yak, horse,

goat and alpaca but these hairs and fibres must

not be obtained by live plucking. David Jones also

accepts faux fur as a substitute fibre.

Position Statement

Fur and Faux Fur