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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) outlines the world’s common agenda for 2030. We are committed to all 17 goals, as they all relate to our business in one way or another. Topics such as gender equality and fighting corruption, for instance, are universal for all enterprises. Beyond these universal responsibilities, we focus on three SDGs where we can make the biggest impact in our business activities: Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) and Peace justice and strong institutions (SDG 16). 6
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With the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the global community is addressing the most pressing challenges of our times. As proof of Elfa’s commitment to shoulder its share of the global responsibility, Elfa is also a signatory to the UN Global Compact. The ten prin- ciples of the UN Global Compact have accordingly been integrated into our business strategy, policies, and procedures. These are our main activities to make an impact. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH SDG 8 is about promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. This concerns not only Elfa employees but also partners and suppliers. Some of the things we do: n Actively working to sustain highest standards of health and safety of employees n Embracing diversity and equality n Having a zero-tolerance policy regarding all forms of offensive treatment, harassment, and discrimination n Assessing the working environment at our suppliers of direct material RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION SDG 12 is about ensuring sustainable production and consumption patterns. Some of the things we do: n Raising awareness and motivating consumers to move towards a more sustainable lifestyle n Developing products which provide for a sustainable and circular flows n Reducing the environmental and climate impact at all stages in our product’s life cycle, from development and production to waste and recycling of products and packaging n Working systematically towards reducing or eliminating the use of hazardous substances in our products n Ensuring all manufacturing sites within the group are ISO 14001:2015 certified PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS SDG 16 is about promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, as well as building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Some of the things we do: n Acting on our role as a signatory to the UN Global Compact n Making charity contributions to UNICEF and having a donations policy linked to human rights n Protecting and promoting fair competition and fair dealing, by ensuring compliance with Elfa’s Code of Conduct. This code is not only subject to all Elfa employees but also to our suppliers, which have to agree to an adapted version of the code. We expect no less. As a signatory to the UN Global Compact, Elfa is submitting this report to the UN Global Compact as its annual Communication on Progress Report 2023. The report follows Elfa’s fiscal year, covering the period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024. It encompasses Elfa International AB and its subsidiaries. 7
