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CODE OF CONDUCT
New Wave Group’s Code of Conduct is a policy which contains requirements such as minimum wage, working hours, prohibition of
child labor and several other requirements from the ILO Conventions and the UN Declaration of Human Rights. The Code of Conduct
summarizes what we expect from our suppliers when it comes to social and environmental responsibility.
We have adopted the Code of Conduct of amfori, previously BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), which is a global initiative
for companies committed to improve working conditions in the supply chain. Companies all over the world are working together, using
the same Cod e of Conduct, meaning that more than 2 000 companies have adopted the code. Together we reach out to approximately
30 000 unique suppliers worldwide.
THIRD PARTY AUDITS
In addition to internal audits, the monitoring of the Code of Conduct are made through third party audits. An amfori BSCI audit
is performed by professional auditors, accredited by SAAS (Social Accountability Accreditation Services). Our goal is to include all
our suppliers located in risk countries in amfori BSCI or an equal monitoring system and that the audit should result in a good grade.
An amfori BSCI-audit results in an overall grade between A-F to summarize the supplier’s performance. The audit takes into account
the actual working conditions as well as management systems and policies established to ensure a systematic work.
The most common grade is C, which can be translated into “Acceptable”. There are usually some non-compliances that must be handled,
but the labor conditions do not violate the Code of Conduct or pose an immediate threat to workers health and safety. Common
non-compliances could be excessive overtime work or lack of systematic follow-up of the working environment. To address such issue
requires dedication and the ability of production planning. It is important to have a long-term perspective and work for continuous
improvements.
amfori BSCI Code of Conduct
Our enterprise agrees to respect the following labour principles set out in the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct.
amfori BSCI Principles
The Rights of Freedom of
Association and Collective
Bargaining
Our enterprise respects the right of workers to
form unions or other kinds of workers' associations
and to engage in collective bargaining.
Fair remuneration
Our enterprise respects the right of workers to
receive fair remuneration.
Occupational health and safety
Our enterprise ensures a healthy and safe
working environment, assessing risk and taking all
necessary measures to eliminate or reduce it.
Ethical business behaviour
Our enterprise does not tolerate any acts of
corruption, extortion, embezzlement or bribery.
No discrimination
Our enterprise provides equal opportunities and
does not discriminate against workers.
Decent working hours
Our enterprise observes the law regarding hours of
work.
No child labour
Pa
r ti
cipa nt of BS
CI
Our enterprise does not hire any worker below the
legal minimum age.
Special protection for
young workers
Our enterprise provides special protection to any
workers that are not yet adults.
No precarious employment
Our enterprise hires workers on the basis of
documented contracts according to the law.
No bonded labour Protection of the environment
Our enterprise does not engage in any form of
forced servitude, trafficked or non-voluntary
labour. Our enterprise takes the necessary measures to
avoid environmental degradation.
amfori BSCI Approach
Code Observance
Our enterprise is obliged to protect workers’ rights
as mandated by the law and the amfori BSCI Code.
Supply Chain Management and
Cascade Effect
Our enterprise uses the amfori BSCI Principles to
influence other business partners.
Workers’ Involvement and
Protection Grievance Mechanism
Our enterprise keeps workers informed about their
rights and responsibilities. Our enterprise provides a system to collect
complaints and suggestions from employees.
www.amfori.org
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In January 2018, BSCI changed its name to
amfori. The new name is part of the launch of a
new ambitious strategy called ”Vision 2030”.