New Wave Group Annual Report 2025 2025 | Página 68

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E2 Pollution
New Wave Group have identified the following material impacts, risks and opportunities related to pollution *:
Material impacts, risks and opportunities related to pollution
Related policy considering the management of material impacts, risks and opportunities associated with pollution
The policy is described in detail in the relevant section of this report
Key activities
Impact- Chemicals in the production of textiles and other products
Impact- Chemical pollution to water and soil
CSR and Environmental policy:
- Under the section on Progressive chemical management, chemicals used in the production of textiles and other products are taken into consideration, with a focus on phasing out substances suspected of having hazardous properties and substituting chemicals with better alternatives. This approach contributes to preventing releases to water and soil.
- Under the section on More preferred fibers and materials, chemicals used in the production of textiles and other products are considered. This partly includes the use of chemicals and the prevention of pollution as required by third party certification schemes. These measures contribute to preventing releases to water and soil.
Adopted supplier Codes of Conduct( Amfori)
- Principles for exercising due diligence with respect to human rights and environmental protection in global supply chains. These include, among other aspects, requirements for effective management practices related to energy use, emissions and pollution, which contribute to prevent releases to water and soil..
Supplier Handbook
- Instructions and requirements for manufacturing suppliers. These include, among other aspects, requirements for suppliers and subcontractors regarding information on origin, adherence to codes of conduct, compliance with the Restricted Substance List, water management requirements, quality standards and testing manuals.
E1 page 60
E1 / S2 page 60 / 83
E1 page 60
Restricted Substance List, follow up and controls.
Increase the share of products with third party certifications that cover chemical requirements.
Supplier audits conducted under the Amfori BSCI and BEPI frameworks, which include chemical – and water management.
Risk- Compliance with chemical requirements
CSR and Environmental policy:- Central to the sustainability strategy and business development, and therefore indirectly considering material risks
E1 page 60
Adopted supplier Codes of Conduct( Amfori)
- Principles for exercising due diligence with respect to human rights and environmental protection in global supply chains. These include, among other aspects, requirements for effective management practices related to energy use, emissions and pollution.
E1 / S2 page 60 / 83
Supplier Handbook
- Instructions and requirements for manufacturing suppliers. These include, among other aspects, requirements for suppliers and subcontractors regarding information on origin, reference to codes of conduct, compliance with the Restricted Substance List, water management requirements, quality standards and testing manuals.
E1 page 60
Risk policy- Considers the Group’ s risk management
S1 / G1 page 78 / 89
* Further information can be found in chapter ESRS 2 General Disclosures, under section SBM 3: Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their relationship with strategy and the business model.
Disclosure requirements related to the general management of impacts, risks and opportunities are addressed in the introductory chapter ESRS 2 General Disclosures, under section IRO 1: Description of the processes to identify and assess material climate related impacts, risks and opportunities. The management of impacts, risks and opportunities related to pollution has followed a similar approach.
A separate methodology for pollution has not yet been developed. Therefore, screening, site level audits and consultations specifically related to pollution have not been carried out. The reporting covers only those elements that can be assessed using the existing overarching methodology.
No material dependencies on ecosystem services related to pollution mitigation have been identified, as the management of pollution is primarily addressed through internal procedures and legal requirements.
E2-1: Policies related to pollution The New Wave Group CSR and Environmental policy outline the Group’ s commitments to social and environmental responsibility and consider material impacts related to pollution. The details of the policy are further described under E1-2: Policies related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
The CSR and Environmental policy state that the Group shall pursue progressive chemical management, focusing on the phasing out of substances suspected of having hazardous properties from production, as well as the substitution of chemicals with better alternatives, in line with good manufacturing practices and the general duty of care provisions under the Swedish Environmental Code, this approach helps prevent chemical releases into free-flowing rivers and soil. The policy also takes into consideration the introduction of more preferred fibers and materials, which partly includes the use of
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