New Wave Textiles Sustainability Report 2021 | Page 5

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Highlights 2021

New Wave Group signs the

International Accord for Health and Safety in the

Garment and Textile Industry .

The corona pandemic continued to accelerate a digital transformation . More digital meetings , less business trips and decrease of printed sales material .
Continued increase in the amount of products with sustainable attribute .
Several initiatives in the subsidiaries for reuse of cartons and reduction of unnecessary plastics .
Continued good development for the eco-labeled brand Cottover .
Updated Restricted Substance List for chemicals in products and production ( August 2021 ).
Craft accelerate their sustainability work and became members of STICA ( Swedish Textile Initiative For Climate Action ) during 2021 .
Texet Benelux launch Printer Prime and make extensive emission calculations at product level for the collection .
Toppoint get awarded with the Platinum EcoVadis Medal .