1. CEO-STATEMENT (102-14) “SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES NEED ADDRESSING NOW FOR THE SAKE OF FUTURE GENERATIONS” The past year has seen us all confront an influx of major daily challenges that have accelerated the change of global values, with focus on environmental and social issues we are dutybond to address for the sake of all affected by our business. We recognise sustainability now dictates any commercial action if a business wants to successfully engage with the ever-growing number of enlightened consumers. And we are receptive to the increasing focus that Oase Outdoors stakeholders and target markets place on social and environmental issues. Given our main footprint lies in our trade conducted with independent Far Eastern manufacturers, these remain a priority. While Covid 19 has accelerated social and environmental awareness, driven by concern of its impact on society, it has also slowed response to issues. We previously highlighted we operate in markets with extended risk so preventative anticorruption and social compliance initiatives are key considerations. Although we continue to build on our anti-corruption policy, to identify and integrate the key industry supported audited process to assess social compliance, and to improve due diligence processes related to business partners, the current pandemic has slowed progress. It has also put pressure on maintaining employee satisfaction that is fundamental to our DNA as lockdown and daily challenges impact our work culture and engagement. However, our annual Great Place To Work initiative and targeted surveys continue to help address this important sustainability issue. We also extend our commitment to working with a Product Safety Programme to ensure food and safety aspects and chemical management comply with relevant standards. We have grown our resources to meet the ever-expanding task directly proportional to the ever-increasing focus and legal requirements this area attracts. Sustainability has become a core consideration to business and consumers alike and we remain committed to fulfilling our responsibilities. I again invite all employees and associates to join our journey to become an even better and more sustainability-conscious business partner. Henrik Arens CEO, OASE OUTDOORS APS 4 CEO-STATEMENT
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