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CEO STATEMENT
“What makes the biggest difference is how we
operate our daily business.”
New Wave Group believes in sustainable growth. It is
important for us to adapt business solutions that are financially
profitable, but also sustainable from a social and environmental
perspective. For us, it is about long-term thinking and
to balance economic aspects with environmental
and social in all decisions, both minor and major.
A good economic growth is a prerequisite for
influencing and pursuing sustainable develop-
ment. At the same time, I’m convinced that
the reverse applies – that sustainability leads
to innovation, new business and a profitable
business model also in the future.
growing demands for transparency and sustainability, as well
as changes in legislation. Our ambition is to constantly be at
the forefront and what makes the biggest difference is how we
operate our daily business. Therefore, we have iden-
tified three focus areas which we believe are the
most important in order for New Wave Group to
integrate sustainability with our core business:
Sustainable products, Sustainable production
and Sustainable distribution.
”
This is the second year New Wave Group issues a
Sustainability Report. During the year, we have
shown an increase in the amount of products with
sustainable attribute, increased share of factories in
risk countries that have been audited by third party and
heavy reduction of emissions from transport, a result of focused
efforts that I’m very proud of!
The objectives are to maximize our contribution
to globally agreed goals for sustainable development,
create long-term value for the Group and at the same time take
stakeholders’ expectations into account. Another important
aspect is also to actively spread knowledge and raise awareness
about sustainable consumption and sustainability aspects in
the production of textiles and other goods. In this way, the
Group can contribute to global goals for sustainable develop-
ment while ensuring a good dialogue with customers and other
stakeholders. In this year’s report we have taken the next step and have put our
sustainability efforts in a broader context within the framework
of the 17 global sustainability goals. As in previous year, we
have chosen to report with support from GRI Standards,
Global Reporting Initiative’s latest guidelines.
Risks are an inevitable part of New Wave Group’s business.
Constant adjustments are required to meet the customers’ Welcome to read more about our journey towards a sustainable
growth!
TORSTEN JANSSON
CEO
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INTRODUCTION