Atunile Organics
Code of Ethics &
Sourcing Charter

01

Our Core Commitment

Atunile Organics is dedicated to bridging the gap between the wild-grown Shea parklands of Northern Uganda and the global luxury skincare market. We operate on the principle that Premium Quality must be matched by Premium Ethics.

02

Fair Trade & Economic Empowerment

We go beyond standard market rates to ensure the sustainability of our communities.

• The Living Wage Principle: We commit to paying a price premium above the standard local market rate to our women-led harvesting cooperatives.
• Direct Sourcing: We prioritise short supply chains to ensure that the maximum value stays in the hands of the primary producers in Lira, Otuke, and surrounding districts.
• Financial Inclusion: Where possible, we facilitate early payments or "harvest-start" financing to help our partners manage seasonal cash flow.

03

Labour Standards & Human Rights

• Zero Tolerance for Child Labour: We strictly prohibit the use of child labour in any part of our collection or processing operations.
• Safe Working Conditions: We work with our processing partners (mills) to ensure that all workers operate in safe, ventilated environments with appropriate protective gear.
• Gender Equity: As Shea is "Women's Gold," we ensure that leadership roles in our supply chain cooperatives are held by women.

04

Environmental Stewardship

• Conservation of the Shea Belt: We educate our harvesters on non-invasive collection techniques that protect the health of the Vitellaria Nilotica trees for future generations.
• Zero-Chemical Refining: Our export-grade butter is physically refined using natural clay and heat, ensuring no harmful solvents enter the environment or the final product.
• Biodiversity Protection: We oppose the cutting of shea trees for charcoal and actively support parkland preservation efforts.

05

Transparency & Traceability

• The Receipt of Origin: We maintain records of every batch, traceable to the specific cooperative and harvest season.
• Open Communication: We provide our international partners with unedited photos, videos, and impact reports from the field, ensuring they can verify our claims with their own eyes.
• Third-Party Verification: We actively pursue third-party organic and fair-trade certifications to independently validate our practices.