35 GRI Index
Disclosure Comments Page GRI 300 Environment
GRI 301 : Materials 2016
3-3 Management Approach 301
Decisions regarding materials are decentralized to the subsidiaries . New Wave Group aim to introduce more sustainable and eco-friendly materials in our range of products .
SR p . 12 , 20-24
Own indicator
Products with sustainability attributes SR p . 17
GRI 302 : Energy 2016
3-3 Management Approach 302
The direct energy consumption occurs mainly in own production , where we have direct influence , and real estate energy . Other significant parts of energy consumption are upstream in our suppliers ’ factories and also downstream , for example , by washing garments . Therefore , we work to reduce our own consumption , focus on manufacturers ’ environmental work through audits , and advise customers on care instructions for garments .
301-1 Energy consumption within the organization
An overall mapping has been made for the electricity consumption in offices , warehouses and own production ,
SR p . 16
GRI 303 : Water and Effluents 2018
303-1 Interactions with water as a shared resource
Large quantities of water are used within the textile value chain , mainly in fabric production and dyeing .
303-2 Management of water dischargerelated impacts
Requirement that Business Partners who generate industrial wastewater shall be connected to a water treatment plant . Transition to materials such as spin-dyed polyester , which does not require as much water when dyeing . Proactive chemical work .
GRI 304 : Biodiversity 2016
3-3 Management Approach 304
Transition to a circular economy , more preferred materials , reduced emissions , water use and a progressive chemical work help us protect and restore ecosystems and species .
304-2
Significant impacts of activities , products and services on biodiversity
Everything from raw material production to yarn production and transport affects the environment and , by extension , biodiversity .
GRI 305 : Emissions 2016
3-3 Management Approach 305
The largest share of emissions comes from the production ( scope 3 ). Priorities for decreasing total GHG emisisons are to develop high quality products that enable long product lifetime , work together with suppliers with their energy consumption , and to spread knowledge and facilitate for sustainable consumption . In addition , a significant share of emissions comes from long distance transportation , therefore we are actively working on creating effective routines and to influence the transportation providers we cooperate with .
SR p . 20
305-1 Direct ( Scope 1 ) GHG emissions SR p . 16
305-2 Indirect ( Scope 2 ) GHG emissions SR p . 16
305-3 Other indirect ( Scope 3 ) GHG emissions SR p . 16
305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions