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5% (5%)
SMETA
4% (9%)
Insufficient (BSCI D)
5% (4%)
Other (FLA, WRAP, QCA,
ICS, WCA, UL)
7% (7%)
Outstanding and good result
(BSCI + B, SA8000)
79% (72%)
Improvements
needed (BSCI C)
COMMON NON-
COMPLIANCES
Common non-compliances include
excessive overtime work and lack
of documentation. To address such
issues requires dedication and the
ability of production planning.
C is the most
common grade in
an amfori-audit,
graded on a scale
from A-F.
C
In an amfori-audit,
13 different areas are
assessed, corresponding
to the requirements in the
Code of Conduct.
FACTORIES AUDITED
IN RISK COUNTRIES
Based of number of factories.
Previous year in parentheses.
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THIRD PARTY AUDITS
In addition to internal audits, the monitoring of the Code of
Conduct is 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.
In total, 13 different areas are assessed, corresponding to the
requirements in the Code of Conduct. 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
documentation. 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.
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SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
92% of the purchasing
volume through the
purchasing offices
are from third party
audited factories.
92%
During the year, one zero tolerance case has been reported.
The infringement relates to “Unethical Business Behavior” at
one of our suppliers in China. During ongoing amfori-audit
the accredited auditor reported an attempt of bribery from a
factory representative. Within 24 hours, a meeting was held
with affected stakeholders, including New Wave Group, in
order to discuss how the case would be handled. The parties
agreed on a focused training initiative.
IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION
New Wave Group owns a few production units. The glasswork
in Kosta supplies Orrefors and Kosta Boda with premium
utility and art glass. Seger has its knitting factory in Röshult
where the production has been based since the company was
founded in 1947. In the Netherlands, Toppoint has a printing
unit for pens and mugs and in Denmark, our subsidiary
Dahetra owns a facility for embroidery and transfer printing.
A similar embroidery unit can be found in the U.S where we
have our subsidiaries Paris Gloves and Cutter & Buck. In-house
production has the benefit of direct influence, which gives us
even better opportunities to work with sustainability.