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Environmental responsibilities As a manufacturer of furniture, we believe that our greatest positive impact is done by creating furniture in a quality and design that can last for generations, and thereby eliminate the need for frequent replacements. For several years we have worked systematically with making responsible changes. Consideration for the envi- ronment affects which models we put into production as well as our choice of materials, how they are processed, and how the furniture is packaged and transported. A continuous process We produce all our furniture in Indonesia. We do this because 80% of the world’s rattan resources grow in the Indonesian rainforest, and we therefore have the closest possible access to the best raw materials. In our production, we are very focused on avoiding waste. We do this because it is common sense, but also because it is an unavoidable part of Indonesian culture. Our furniture is shipped directly from Indonesia to large export markets. This way we avoid that our furniture ends up on a double journey to and from Denmark. By shipping direct, we are able to reduce transport time as well as our carbon footprint. Since 2013, we have been certified by ISO14001. Through this certification, we have committed ourselves to a responsible environmental policy as well as an ongoing focus on exploring new possible ways to develop and improve our business. 118
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Our social responsibility We are SMETA-certified and have worked systematically with social responsibility since 2013. A SMETA certification does not have a natural expiry date, but we have chosen to be re-certified every two years to ensure our employees working environment and to continuously keep ourselves up to date on possible improvements. Our own factory, as well as our other business partners, are regularly audited. For all facilities, we have the same demands, namely that they must be managed in an environmentally and socially responsible manner - and we continuously improve in all areas. Read more about our certifications and commitments below. We are a part of the UN Global Compact. This is a voluntary commitment to implement universal sustainability initiatives based on 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. Sika-Design is certified ISO 14001:2015 by DNV-GL. This international standard sets a framework for us to continuously protect the environment and respond to changing environmental conditions in balance with socio- economic needs. Sika-Design is audited by DNV-GL: SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit). This is the world’s most commonly used ethical audit format and helps us on a continuous basis to ensure labor standards, health and safety for the employees in our supply chain. As a manufacturer of furniture, we believe that our greatest impact comes from addressing UN Sustainable Development goals no. 8 and 12. By working systematically with ensuring a responsible consumption and production we work towards a better future. 119
