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N G DE SH FLA is a collaborative effort of universities, civil society organizations and socially responsible compa- nies dedicated to protecting workers’ rights around the world. New Wave Group is a member through the subsidiary Cutter & Buck. TE XTIL E E XC H A NG SO CI CLEA N SH A SS R I B S C I (BUS I N E Amfori BSCI is a global initiative for companies committed to improve working conditions in the global supply chain. Over 2000 members around the world are work- ing together, using the same Code of Conduct with requirements such as minimum wage, working conditions, prohibition of child labor, bonded labor and discrimination. EMICAL GROUP IP P Clean Shipping Index aims to impact the freight companies to use cleaner vessels and upgrade their fleet of ships in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and chemicals in our oceans. The organization has developed a tool in order to help companies evaluate environmental impact when select- ing freight forwarders or shipping companies. The Swedish Chemicals Group is arranged by Swerea IVF, a world leading research group with a key role in the Swedish innovation system. The purpose of the group is to share the most updated information on chemical legislations and developments and to support companies with tools to manage legal requirements and other activities in the chemical field. The group meets regularly to discuss current topics and changes legislation. FO AM ED CH C-TPAT is voluntary initiative by the American CBP (Customs and Border Protection) to build relationships that strengthen international supply chains to improve border security. CBP organizes regular visits to our suppliers for on-site inspections. E Textile Exchange is an international non-profit organization working for responsible expansion of the textile industry and the orga- nic cotton production. H IS A) Mistra Future Fashion is a research program with a vision of enabling systemic change leading to a sustainable fashion industry and society. New Wave Group participates in the research as a business partner. (FL FU IO N A N A O TR D MIS The Accord is a legal agreement to improve the safety of textile factories in Bangladesh, with focus on building construction, electrical- and fire safety. The Accord includes inspections, fire safety training as well as effective remediation and renovations. The agreement was established in 2013 after the Rana Plaza disaster when a factory building collapsed. CCO R A LA SUSTAINABLE GROWTH 23