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Yogi & Boo: Bali's Premier Ethical
Clothing Manufacturer & Garment Production.
January 2024 – Words & Photography by The Punch
Yogi & Boo is Bali’s premier ethically certified garment manufacturing company with in house digital printing facility serving mid to large size international fashion brands. Established in 1987 by Bali born Yogi Ngetis and his Australian expatriate wife Jenni, Yogi & Boo commenced trade as a small retail clothing store in Legian Street, Bali, selling both men’s and women’s wear in both traditional Batik fabrics and contemporary Western styles aimed at the developing tourist market.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS
"We are the only clothing factory
in Bali that is ethically certified SA8000:2014 and audited by the leading social & ethical compliance program."
STAFF EMPOWEREMENT
"We are the only clothing factory in Bali that is ethically certified SA8000:2014 and audited by the leading social & ethical compliance program. Any member of staff that has held their position for 12 months are invited to our superannuation, health care & life insurance program. We have partnered with one of the best firms available in Indonesia - www.prudential.com.
Once a member private hospital cover becomes standard, a mutual investment fund accrues for superannuation and comprehensive life insurance; this insurance cost is subsidised by Yogi & Boo. We have yet to discover another clothing factory in Bali to provide this for their workers; however, we hope for many more to come. This insurance is on top of the government mandatory workers cover that provides health insurance to each staff member and their families.
We provide two weeks full pay leave and infinite full pay sick leave. If you're sick, it's the worst time not to have a pay slip come in. Three months of fully paid maternity leave is also standard. We offer no-interest small loan financing to all our staff to help them reach their goals & dreams. We provide a profit-sharing scheme to all our staff, 5% of profits are distributed yearly, which is on top of the New Year's bonus and their holiday bonus of double pay. We only work 40-hour weeks, 8 am – 5 pm Monday through to Friday. Any overtime attracts Labour Law-approved loading pay. We provide Western-standard workplace health & safety conditions and we have zero tolerance to any bullying, anti-social or abusive behaviour."
ENERGY CONSERVATION
"We are ISO14000 Environmental certified. 80% of our lighting is natural daylight complimented with Daylight L.E.D.s. We are the only factory in Bali with a fully air-conditioned production floor and we've been rated as one of the cleanest clothing factories as we have 3 full-time cleaners ensuring a world-class standard of cleanliness."
WATER CONSERVATION
"Our industrial Reverse Osmosis filter provides clean, filtered drinking water and we provide clean western standard toilets. We are the only clothing factory in Bali with its own in-house digital printing system. We are the only print house in Bali that does not use or produce any wastewater – our printing system is a dry process with no runoff/effluent. Since switching to all digital printing in 2020, we're saving over 4.500.000 litres of water a year. 1 meter of conventionally printed fabric uses 40-60 liters. Our digital printing inks are ALL Eco-Passport certified by Oeko-Tex."
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
"We are a significant contributor to R.O.L.E. foundation, where we sponsor the education of 5 marginalised women each month to better equip them with skill & break the poverty cycle. Since Feb 2018 through to Jan 2023, we've donated over USD35,000 and counting. We are the only clothing factory ISO14001:2015 certified for Environmental management.
Throughout the 2020-2021 pandemic, we donated over USD30,000 to our local "Banjar" (community centre) and local charities such as S.O.L.E.M.E.N. in the form of food drops & monetary assistance.
90% of our fabric off-cuts is donated to local businesses that weave it into door mats, creating jobs for stay-at-home mums & recycling otherwise landfill waste. She repays us for buying our staff cold sodas when she makes her pick-up every month. We regularly donate to several charities and local relief efforts. We are also the most significant contributor to our local Balinese community/Banjar, which hosts youth programs & local events. We believe that when you invest in the people around you and foster family-orientated values within a company, the intrinsic values we get in return far outweigh the financial costs."
COMMITMENT 1
Sustainable Management
By documenting and implementing a clear sustainability plan, Yogi & Boo and its team are demonstrating their commitment to the environment and their communities.
COMMITMENT 2
Cultural Interaction & Heritage
By incorporating authentic elements of traditional culture in their operations, Yogi & Boo is committed to celebrating and preserving Bali’s local cultural heritage.
COMMITMENT 3
Sustainable & Local Sourcing
By giving priority to sustainable, local, Fairtrade, organic and/ or recycled produce, Yogi & Boo is emitting less carbon emissions while celebrating the local economy.
COMMITMENT 4
Equal & Local Employment
By giving equal opportunities to local residents including management positions, Yogi & Boo is promoting diversity and elevating employees engagement.
COMMITMENT 5
Staff Engagement
By engaging their staff in the implementation of the company’s sustainability goals, Yogi & Boo is increasing sustainability knowledge, competence and action.
COMMITMENT 6
Waste Management
By having a clear waste management plan in place with actions to reduce, separate and reuse / recycle waste, Yogi & Boo is not only minimizing the amount of waste in Bali; the brand is also leading the example to their employees and customers.
COMMITMENT 7
Energy Conservation
By using equipment and practices to conserve energy, Yogi & Boo is contributing to reduce the demand for carbon-intensive power plants which in turn benefits the environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
COMMITMENT 8
Water Conservation
By using equipment and practices to conserve water, Yogi & Boo is contributed to the well-being of the environment and their communities.
COMMITMENT 9
Community Support
By supporting their local community through various ways, Yogi & Boo is offering jobs, providing goods, services, and financial support to their community.
COMMITMENT 10
Guest Awareness
By providing accurate and transparent communication regarding the company’s sustainable practices and goals, Yogi & Boo is helping guests make better purchase decisions.
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