Wood Wood CSR Strategy. A plan for responsible production and reduction of environmental impact.

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1 Wood Wood CSR Strategy A plan for responsible production and reduction of environmental impact.

2 2 ABOUT ABOUT Wood Wood is an innovative retail environment and global fashion brand bridging the worlds of style, music and culture. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, a city that prides itself in its creative community and environmental responsibility, Copenhagen serves as the perfect platform for the design studio, and its location in the local and multi-cultural neighborhood of Nørrebro is evident in the brands attitude. WOOD WOOD AND SUSTAINABILITY At Wood Wood sustainability is first and foremost about creating high quality products than will stand the test of time and can be used over and over again. Furthermore, while we create conventional products, we aim to use organic and/or certified materials. We care about where and how we produce. We aim to produce closer to home, and we love when materials are recycled and/or the final product can be recycled in some form when the user is ready to let go. We want to take responsibility for significantly reducing the footprint we leave on the people, animals and the planet.

3 3 OUR STRATEGY OUR STRATEGY The society and environment we live in are currently experiencing severe challenges, such as rising global temperatures having tremendous effects on the climate. If we are to prevent such damaging outcomes the temperature increase must stay below two degrees, a challenge faced by both political and industrial forces alike. Furthermore, recent insights from the World Bank tell us that we will soon experience a global shortage of vital resources. As an example, figures show that the gap between the supply and demand of water could reach 40% by The world also faces a number of serious social issues, such as an increase in forced labour, sexual and racial discrimination, and poverty, all issues that prevent millions of people from living the life they deserve. It is estimated that the earth s population will increase from seven billion people today to about eight and a half billion by As a consequence, enormous changes are to be expected in regards to societal structures and the fashion industry at large. It is pivotal for our industry to increase the speed of change and address not just local, but global environmental issues and live up to our shared social responsibility. We are committed to the world and convinced that these changes can be a great opportunity for our business to grow and thrive thus our strategy will allow us to fulfil our vision and take our sustainability efforts to the next level.

4 4 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS Transparency in our supply chain is key for us to ensure sustainability both in regards to the environmental and social factors. We recognize that it is challenging and strive to constantly develop our practices in this area. In connection to this, we prioritize local production in Europe and using sustainable materials. We also wish to take responsibility by doing co-labs with sustainable brands and artists. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT Our chemical policy is strict, and we make sure that our products never contain any chemicals found on the restricted substance list. Furthermore, we test our products continually to ensure that they comply with our standards. CERTIFICATES We use certified materials as a way to secure environmental standards, social fairness and animal welfare in our production. We always keep up to date with new standards and carefully select the best materials for each of our products. THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (THE SDG S) As a brand with a global mindset, operating in a global industry, we use the SGD s as a shared platform to ensure that our sustainability strategy is aligned with the global efforts in this area. We identified 5 key sustainability development goals, where we work systematized and in-depth to have a direct impact - Decent Work and Economic Growth, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life Below Water and Life on Land. SOCIAL FAIRNESS We have integrated the care of people in everything we do. People do not come second to us, rather we have a holistic view on social fairness that is integrated in all our processes, from our care for materials to responsible use of chemicals.

5 5 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS OUR MAIN SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS FULL TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAIN TIER 1-2 FULL TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAIN TIER 3 SUPPLIERS BASED IN EUROPE FULL TRANSPARENCY OF OUR DOUBLE A SUPPLIERS, TIER 1-2 PRODUCTION IN BSCI LOW-RISK COUNTRIES PRODUCTION IN BSCI RISK COUNTRIES BSCI CERTIFIED PRODUCTION IN RISK COUNTRIES

6 6 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Sustainable cotton Sustainable wool Recycled polyester Recycled nylon Sustainable Silk Tencel or other lyocell fibers 50% 30% 40% 40% 100% 50% 75% 50% 65% 65% 100% 75% RECYCLABLE STYLES CARE LABELS WITH SUSTAINABLE WASH AND CARE CO-LABS WITH A SUSTAINABLE PROFILE HIGH PRIORITY HIGH PRIORITY SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING MATERIALS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION SUSTAINABLE TRIM AND HANGTAGS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION In addition to our main sustainability commitments we always make sure to have an updated Code of Conduct and chemical manual to guide our suppliers and internal procedures.

7 7 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS SUPPLIER TRANSPARENCY % 80% DOUBLE A COLLECTION MAIN COLLECTION DOUBLE A COLLECTION 60% 40% MAIN COLLECTION 20% 0% TIER 1+2 TIER 1+2

8 ACRYLIC 1,1% 8 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS MATERIALS USED IN 2017 LEATHER 2,9% NYLON 1,9% VISCOSE 1,6% POLYAMIDE 1,6% OTHERS 1% WOOL 10,9% POLYESTER 13,7% COTTON 65,2%

9 9 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS SUSTAINABLE STYLES ACCORDING TO WOOD WOOD High quality, organic materials and certified products are often presented as the sustainable choice, however at Wood Wood, we do not stop at this. For us, sustainability begins with creating a product that can be compared to an existing conventional product on the market, but with a significantly lower environmental and social footprint. This is the backbone of our sustainability efforts. We wish to create styles with a lower environmental and social footprint, of high quality, that can be used over and over, repaired, cared for and end up in a closed loop system at the end of life.

10 10 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS WOOD WOOD S JOURNEY TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY IS GUIDED BY OUR DOUBLE A COLLECTION: DOUBLE A CRITERIA Sustainable materials High quality Perfect fit Wardrobe essentials Transparent supply chain Minimal resources Minimal waste Less chemicals Minimal emissions Social fairness Animal welfare

11 11 SUSTAINABLE FIBERS AND MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE FIBERS AND MATERIALS ACCORDING TO WOOD WOOD PREFERRED FIBRES MINIMAL USE NO USE SUSTAINABLE COTTON ORGANIC COTTON BCI COTTON CMIA COTTON RECYCLED COTTON CONVENTIONAL COTTON ANGORA WOOL NATURAL FIBRES ANIMAL WOOL WITH RWS ORGANIC WOOL RECYCLED WOOL ALPACA MOHAIR DOWN WITH RDS ORGANIC SILK RECYCLED SILK PEACE SILK CONVENTIONAL WOOL CONVENTIONAL SILK DOWN WITHOUT RDS EXOTIC SKINS POLYESTER SYNTHETIC FIBRES RECYCLED POLYESTER RECYCLED NYLON RECYCLED POLYAMIDE NYLON POLYAMIDE ELASTANE/SPANDEX ACRYLIC MAN-MADE FIBRES TENCEL LYOCELL CONVENTIONAL VISCOSE RAYON ACETATE

12 12 SUSTAINABLE FIBERS AND MATERIALS ANIMALS Wood Wood only uses products of animal origin from farms with good animal husbandry Wood Wood only accept down and feathers from slaughtered birds bred for meat production. Wood Wood only accept products made of leather if the animal has been bred for meat production. Wood Wood does not accept mulesing. Find our full animal policy in our Code of Conduct.

13 13 SUSTAINABLE FIBERS AND MATERIALS MATERIAL STRATEGY COTTON 50% of conventional cotton replaced with organic cotton, BCI, CMiA and recycled cotton 75% of conventional cotton replaced with organic cotton, BCI, CMiA, recycled cotton WOOL 30% of conventional wool replaced with organic wool and recycled wool 100% of all wool from farms with good animal welfare and no use of mulesing 50% of conventional wool replaced with organic, recycled 100% of all wool from farms with good animal welfare and no mulesing POLYESTER 40% of virgin polyester replaced with recycled polyester 65% of virgin polyester replaced with recycled polyester NYLON 40% of virgin nylon replaced with recycled nylon 65% of virgin nylon replaced with recycled nylon SILK 100% of conventional silk replaced with organic silk, peace silk and recycled silk 100% of conventional silk replaced with organic, peace silk, recycled COW LEATHER 100% of all leather from farms with good animal welfare and animals from the food chain 100% of all leather from farms with good animal welfare and animals from the food chain VISCOSE 50% of viscose replaced with Tencel or other lyocell fibers 75% of viscose replaced with Tencel or other lyocell fibers

14 14 SUSTAINABLE FIBERS AND MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS % 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% SUSTAINABLE COTTON SUSTAINABLE WOOL RECYCLED POLYESTER RECYCLED NYLON SUSTAINABLE SILK TENCEL OR OTHER LYOCELL

15 15 SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE COTTON Organic Cotton If cotton is to be sold as organic, it requires a thirdparty certification from independent, accredited certification agencies. Organic agriculture may vary slightly from country to country but common to all is, the prohibition of pesticides, defoliants, fertilizers and genetically modified seeds. Organic cotton is generally grown as part of a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people. Grown from non-genetically modified (GMO) seeds No synthetic chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides Less soil and water contamination Fewer health hazards for farmers, manufacturers, and consumers Increase soil fertility and biodiversity Recycled Cotton Recycled cotton is cotton made from pre-consumer or post-consumer waste. Pre-consumer waste comes from any excess material created during the steps of material- and product manufacturing, e.g. selvage from weaving, fabric from factory cutting rooms, or excess production and unsold items that might normally be disposed of as waste. Post-consumer waste comes from household resources, e.g. used apparel or home textile products. Minimizing waste No use of virgin raw materials or -resources Saves energy and reduces pollution Reduces the demand for dyes and fixing agents educes water usage Reduces land pressure Mechanically recycled BCI The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a not-forprofit organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, stewarding the Better Cotton Standard System globally. BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in, and better for the sector s future. The goal of BCI is to generate transformative, long-term change in the cotton sector, from field to store, by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable mainstream commodity. Less soil and water contamination Less synthetic chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides Fewer health hazards for farmers, manufacturers, and consumers Increase soil fertility and biodiversity CMIA Cotton Made in Africa The CMiA and CMiA-Organic Standard are designed to improve the living conditions of African smallholders and promote environmentally friendly cotton production. The criteria ensure that the participating cotton farmers successively adapt their farming methods and the cotton companies their processing of the raw material to increase ecological, economic, and social sustainability. Less soil and water contamination Less synthetic chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides Fewer health hazards for farmers, manufacturers, and consumers Increase soil fertility and biodiversity

16 16 SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE WOOL RECYCLED WOOL Organic wool Organic wool is from sheep that have not been exposed to chemicals like pesticides and are kept in humane and good farm conditions. The raw material used is certified and guaranteed for, for each batch in accordance with strict legislative standards of its country of origin. Livestock must be fed only certified organic feed; synthetic pesticides, hormones, vaccinations, and genetic engineering are prohibited; and woolgrowers must use practices that encourage livestock health. No synthetic pesticides on pastureland Less soil and water contamination Fewer health hazards for farmers and livestock Feed and forage must be certified organic Synthetic hormones and genetic engineering of the sheep is prohibited Good cultural and management practices of livestock must be used Recycled Wool Recycled wool is wool made from pre-consumer or post-consumer waste. Pre-consumer waste comes from any excess material created during the steps of material- and product manufacturing, e.g. selvage from weaving, fabric from factory cutting rooms, or excess production and unsold items that might normally be disposed of as waste. Post-consumer waste comes from household resources, e.g. used apparel or home textile products. Minimizing waste No use of virgin raw materials or -resources Saves energy, and reduces pollution Reduces the demand for dyes and fixing agents Reduces water usage Reduces land pressure Mechanically recycled SUSTAINABLE SYNTHETICS Recycled polyester, nylon & polyamide Polyester is the most used fiber in the textile industry. Recycled polyester, nylon and polyamide are produced from pre- or post-consumer- or pre- or post-industrial waste materials such as PET plastic bottles, apparel or nylon fishing nets; material that would otherwise have been sent to landfill or for incineration. It prevents the further extraction of oil, a non-renewable resource. Recycled polyester requires fewer processing stages, consumes less energy during the production process, resulting in a considerable reduction in carbon emissions compared with virgin polyester. Minimizing waste No use of non-renewable virgin raw material or -resources Saves energy and reduces pollution Reduces the demand for dyes and fixing agents Mechanically or chemically recycled SUSTAINABLE MAN-MADE FIBRES TENCEL (Lyocell) TENCEL is the registered brand name for lyocell fibres with properties similar to traditional viscose. The fibre is made from cellulose from eucalyptus wood and FSC-certified leftovers from the timber industry. Eucalyptus trees grow very rapidly on marginal lands without artificial irrigation, gene manipulation, or synthetic pesticides. The trees are harvested from sustainably managed farms certified by FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The fibre yield from eucalyptus is about 10 times higher than that of cotton. Lycocell creates a lower impact on the environment and produces fewer carbon emissions than mainstream, conventionally produced fibres. Additionally, some 98% of the solvent used to dissolve the wood pulp is recovered and reused in a closed loop process. Produced in a closed-loop process Made from eucalyptus and FSC certified leftovers from the timber industry The fibre yield per acre from the trees used in the Lenzing fibres is up to ten times higher than cotton No pesticides, fertilizers or genetic manipulation Captures and reuses 99% of the waste

17 17 SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE SILK Organic silk Silk worms living in organically cultivated Mulberry trees produce organic silk. The worms consume the mulberry leaves, converting them into body mass, which they then use to spin their cocoon. Organic silk often takes place on a small scale among developing communities, in for instance China and India. Farmers save money by avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers, while protecting the environment and producing a fibre that is kinder to human skin. Less soil and water contamination Fewer health hazards for farmers and animals Organically cultivated Mulberry trees Peace silk Peace Silk is silk fabrics from organic or conventional silk rearing that are produced without killing the silkworms. The farmers and artisans are earning a living by raising silkworms and reeling the silk. Silkworms are not killed Biodegradable Pesticide-free Supports the livelihood of farmers and artisans Recycled silk Recycled silk is silk made from pre-consumer waste. Pre-consumer waste comes from any excess material created during the steps of material- and product manufacturing, e.g. selvage from weaving, fabric from factory cutting rooms, or excess production and unsold items that might normally be disposed of as waste. Alpaca Alpacas are member of the camel family, and related to llamas, but smaller. Alpaca is better for life on land, compared to sheep wool, in that they have padded feet, not hooves, which means they don t damage the land that they live on and when they graze, they cut grass rather than pulling it up by its roots. Alpacas are allergen and lanolin-free which means that the fibre doesn t require a harsh detergent wash to remove the lanolin during the manufacturing process. Lastly alpaca production allows small farmers to support themselves, their families, and their communities. Saves energy, and reduces pollution Reduces water usage Reduces land pressure Renewable, long lasting, biodegradable Self-cleaning will save water and energy in the use phase Mohair Mohair comes from the Angora goat. The Angora goat are cut twice annually, and the animals are not harmed in any way in this process. Because of its pliability, mohair is rated as one of the world s most durable natural fibres. For many years Angora goats were bred for their white coats, but Angora goats now produce white, black (deep black to greys and silver), reddish and brownish fibres, which means the dyeing process can be avoided by choosing a natural colour. Renewable, long lasting, biodegradable One of the world s most durable natural fibres Self-cleaning will save water and energy in the use phase Reduces the demand for dyes and fixing agents if natural colours from the goat are used Minimizing waste No use of virgin raw materials or -resources Saves energy, and reduces pollution Reduces the demand for dyes and fixing agents Reduces water usage Reduces land pressure

18 18 CHEMICALS CHEMICALS Wood Wood is committed to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner to protect the consumers, workers, environment, and the brands. Our chemical policy and manual are in accordance with current national legislation and EU legislation, and includes the REACH standard and voluntary eco-labelling schemes. If we operate in countries which have national legislation that is stricter than REACH, naturally we comply with these legislations - thus the limits in our RSL are in some cases are stricter than REACH. We follow regulation, consumer demands and new knowledge on chemicals closely, to ensure that we always can assure that our products are safe and without harmful chemicals. LEATHER All tanneries that supply Wood Wood must comply with our chemical requirements. TESTING We arrange chemical tests by third party laboratories each season. Which products and materials we test are decided by our risk assessment. Our risk assessment take a lot of factors into account, e.g. having a broad range of substances tested, legally prohibited substances, currently observed high-risk substances in the industry, material composition, fabric function, order volume, supplier, production country, etc.

19 19 CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS It is important for us to get independent control from certification bodies to ensure that our materials, products and production processes are as sustainable as they are claimed to be. For this reason, we employ a variety of certifications. We have highlighted our preferred certificates that we either use or are in the process of implementing below. We always strive to use the best certifications on the market, and we prioritise staying up to date with the new standards that emerge as the world and our knowledge evolves. GOTS: Global Organic Textile Standard GOTS is the worldwide leading standard for organic fibres, and covers the entire production chain from field to finished product. GOTS covers processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, trading and distribution of all textiles made from at least 70% certified organic natural fibres. The standard includes both social and environmental criteria, ensuring regulated working conditions for all workers in the process in regard to treatment of wastewater, strictly regulated use of chemicals, quality requirements for product, etc. STANDARD 100 BY OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX is an international standardised product certificate and a health mark that through impartial tests ensures that certified goods do not contain harmful substances. OEKO-TEX standard is not an ecology marking. The label is the customer s guarantee that the product complies with specified limits for the content of harmful substances, as well as substances suspected of being detrimental to your health.

20 20 CERTIFICATIONS BSCI: Business Social Compliance Initiative The BSCI is a leading supply chain management system that supports companies in driving social compliance and improvements within the factories and farms in their global supply chains. BSCI implements the principle international labour standards protecting workers rights such as International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and declarations, the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and guidelines for multinational enterprises of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). SA8000 STANDARD The SA8000 Standard is the leading social certification standard for factories and organizations across the globe. SA8000 measures social performance in eight areas important to social accountability in workplaces, including child labour, forced or compulsory labour, health and safety, freedom of association and right to collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, and remuneration. FSC: Forest Stewardship Council FSC is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting responsible forestry. FSC runs a global forest certification system with two key components: forest management and chain of custody. This system allows consumers to identify wood, paper and other forest products produced from well-managed forests and/or recycled materials.

21 21 CERTIFICATIONS NEW STANDARDS THAT WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING GRS: Global Recycle Standard GRS documents the recycled content in a product. It certifies that all production processes in the entire supply chain have undergone the proper steps to ensure the integrity of the final product. The standard also addresses issues related to environmental and social criteria. The Global Recycle Standard uses a transaction certificate system that allows for optimal tracking of recycled materials. This acts as a monitoring and controlling mechanism throughout the value chain of the final certified product. BCI: Better Cotton Initiative BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector s future, by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable mainstream commodity. The Better Cotton Standard System is a holistic approach to sustainable cotton production, which covers all three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and economic. Better Cotton farmers produce cotton in a way that is measurably better for the environment and farming communities. CMIA: Cotton Made in Africa The CMiA and CMiA-Organic Standard are designed to improve the living conditions of African smallholders and promote environmentally friendly cotton production. The criteria ensure that the participating cotton farmers successfully adapt their farming methods, and that the cotton companies process the raw material in a way that increases ecological, economic, and social sustainability.

22 22 CERTIFICATIONS OCS: Organic Content Standard OCS is a standard for tracking and verifying the content of organically grown materials in a finished product. The aim of this standard is to guarantee the traceability and integrity of the raw materials during all the manufacturing stages. OCS 100 logo is used only for products that contain 95% or more organic material. RDS: Responsible Down Standard The RDS ensures that down and feathers come from ducks and geese that have been treated well. This means enabling them to live healthy lives and not suffer from pain, fear or distress. The standard also follows the chain of custody from farm to product so consumers can be confident that the down and feathers in the products they choose are truly RDS. RWS: Responsible Wool Standard RWS is a voluntary global standard that addresses the welfare of sheep and of the land they graze on. RWS ensures that wool comes from farms with a progressive approach to managing their land, and from sheep that have been treated responsibly. Through production, certification ensures that wool from certified farms is properly identified and tracked.

23 23 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG) The SDGs are built on the success of the 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and are unique in that they call for action by all countries: poor, rich and middle-income. The Sustainable Development Goals seek to mobilize global efforts around a common set of goals and targets and help to advance sustainable development, both by minimizing negative impacts and maximizing positive impacts on the people and the planet. As a brand with a global mind set, operating in a global industry, the SGD s offer us a shared platform to ensure that our sustainability strategy is aligned with the global efforts in this area. The fashion industry is a major global business, and according to recent data it employs 60 million people worldwide throughout the entire value chain. The industry at large has a significant social as well as environmental footprint and changing the production and consumption patterns of this sector would have a tremendous effect on achieving the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. While the SDGs are not legally binding, we wish to use the SDGs as an overall framework to shape, steer, communicate and report our strategies, goals and activities. We identified 5 key sustainability development goals, where we work systematized and in-depth to have a direct impact. Below we describe our efforts in these areas in detail, however it is worth mentioning that we indirectly do have an impact on all 17 goals.

24 24 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS OUR KEY SDG GOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all We uphold decent work for all, and for our workers to receive a minimum living wage and work in a safe and inclusive environment. We work towards having the majority of our suppliers in low risk countries and for the remaining to follow the BSCI standards, protecting workers rights and working conditions and at the same time positively contribute to local societies in developing countries. We do not tolerate forced labour, modern slavery or child labour of any kind. Therefore, we have committed to a 100% transparency in our tier 1 and 2 suppliers and a 60% transparency in our tier 3 suppliers by GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns As mentioned earlier, we wish to ensure sustainable consumption and production throughout our value chain by following and promoting the 5 R s. GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts The global emissions of CO2 have increased by almost 50% since To reduce our GHG emission we will analyze our supply chain and take measures wherever possible to reduce our emission. We also prioritize to use energy from renewable sources such as wind power, wherever possible. We do not only consider our production side to make an impact, we want our sustainability strategy to be an integrated part of who we are as people and as a brand. Therefore, we also implemented meat free Mondays at our head office in Copenhagen to reduce both GHG emissions and the use of land for meat production.

25 25 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS OUR KEY SDG GOAL 14: LIFE BELOW WATER Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources Through education we wish to support our suppliers to prevent marine pollution and we use our chemical manual as a tool and guideline, for accepted practises. In connection to this we always follow international standards, such as REACH and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and require that our suppliers do the same. Our goal is to use 40% recycled or reclaimed polyester by 2020 (65% by 2025), which will help clean the oceans of plastic waste, reduce the amount of plastics let out into the oceans and reduce the production of virgin nylon and polyester. GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss To help preserve biodiversity and prevent deforestation we try to avoid the use of conventional viscose using Tencel, instead. Tencel is made of eucalyptus trees and FSC certified wood and thus produced from well-managed forests. We are also going to develop and implement a packaging and trim strategy. The main focus of this strategy will be using recycled or FSC certified wood and paper for hangtags, shoeboxes, wrapping etc.

26 26 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS SOCIAL FAIRNESS Garment production is one of the most labour intense industries and the people behind our products are highly valuable to us. We have a holistic view on social fairness that is integrated in all of our processes, through all the tiers of our production - from our care for materials to responsible use of chemicals. To ensure social fairness for all of the skilled people in our value chain, transparency is of key importance to us. Among others we pursue this through Respectful communication and collaboration with all of our stakeholders Close dialogue with all of our suppliers, employees, collaborators and stakeholders Local production in low risk countries Using the BSCI standard when we operate outside of Europe Regularly visits at our suppliers production side Our Code of Conduct

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