SUSTAINABLE BY CHOICE
IMPROVING WORKING CONDITIONS New Wave Group is never far away from the manufacturing of our products. Being represented on site enables us to have a close partnership with our suppliers and to actively monitor their business operations. We have a CSR-team, which consists of full-time staff dedicated to visit our suppliers, monitor and support them with various social and environmental topics.
As a member of BSCI, New Wave Group has adopted the BSCI Code of Conduct. It contains requirements on minimum wage, working hours and the prohibition of child labour, among several other requirements from international conventions like to ILO Conventions and the Declaration of Human Rights. New Wave Group has a commitment towards BSCI to engage our suppliers in third party examination by independent auditors. Having both internal and external audits is a quality assurance to us. We strive for constant improvements and continuous development.
New Wave Group is a signatory member of the pioneering Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. The Accord is a binding contract between brands, international and local trade unions and NGOs. Its aim is to make all garment factories in Bangladesh safe workplaces, which includes a program of safety inspections and a commitment to ensure that the necessary repairs and renovations are carried out. The Accord will have significant impact on the daily lives of millions of textile workers in Bangladesh. We are proud to be a part of this project!
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