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INTERNATIONAL ACCORD
New Wave Group has signed the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile
and Garment Industry. The original Accord – or the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in
Bangladesh – came into force in 2013, only weeks after the Rana Plaza disaster where a
factory building collapsed. New Wave Group signed the agreement, which was a legally
binding agreement for improved safety in the textile industry in Bangladesh with focus on
structural, electrical and fire safety. The agreement meant, among other things, that factories
undergo electrical and building inspections as well as training and education in fire safety.
Now the original Accord has developed into the International Accord, which New Wave
Group has also signed. In addition to fire and building safety, the International Accord
also covers general work environment, and the ambition is to expand the program to other
production countries, hence the name change. The Accord is a unique initiative that has a
significant impact on the daily life of millions of textile workers. We are proud to be a part of
this initiative.

RECYCLING FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY
CODE OF CONDUCT – AMFORI BSCI To collect and recycle waste packages is a wonderful way to reduce environmental impact
Our Code of Conduct summarizes what we expect from all our suppliers when it comes to and create cradle-to-cradle circulation. We embrace the national collecting system where we
social and environmental responsibility. It contains requirements such as minimum wage, operate. In Sweden, we are affiliated with FTI (Förpackningsinsamlingen) and comply with
working hours, prohibition of child labor and several other requirements from global Producer Responsibility obligations.
frameworks such as the ILO Conventions and the UN Declaration of Human Rights. Through
New Wave Group we are a member of amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) PREPARING FOR UPCOMING LEGISLATIONS
and have adopted the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct. Today, more than 2000 companies Driven by the European Grean Deal, we are facing many new laws and regulations related to
all over the world have joined amfori BSCI and have adopted the code. Together we reach sustainability the coming years. For example, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
out to approximately 30 000 unique suppliers worldwide, which empowers our voice and (CSRD), and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). All place higher
influence in social dialogue. In addition to internal audits and supplier visits, we are obliged to demands on traceability and transparency and will have a great impact on our operations in
implement and follow up the Code of Conduct through third-party audits. the future. Therefore, we put a lot of focus on working our processes and introducing support
Amfori BSCI is a commitment, and the most important work begins when the inspection is systems to be able to manage increased demands on information and transparency.
completed, and the findings are to be remedied. Therefore, it is not permitted to use amfori
BSCI as a label or a guarantee for individual products. The amfori BSCI logo may only be To learn more about our work with Sustainability, visit www.jobmantexet.se
used to prove membership so that the customer can feel confident that we take long-term
responsibility - even for suppliers who need to improve. *Source: Mistra Future Fashion 2019