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1. CEO-STATEMENT (102-14) “DEVELOPING A SENSE OF FULFILMENT THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY GOALS” The Oase Outdoors Team has been busy throughout 2023 as we continue our journey to reach our sustainable goals. And I am pleased to report that this year has seen us finalise a landmark initiative for launch in 2024 as one step along this long road. We believe it’s our responsibility to look after the world for future generations and the initiative sees the development of products to reduce our environmental impact by using recycled and responsibly sourced materials, and less impactful production techniques. Such production techniques include acid-free anodisation of aluminium poles and a solution dye process for fabrics to reduce the impact of harmful chemical waste on health and the environment, and the consumption of water and energy. We have categorised these products as either Outwell Caring Choice or Robens Sustain. This initiative cements our commitment to fulfil our sustainable goals. We continue to ensure we maintain carbon dioxide neutrality at our Danish headquarters while monitoring this with the intention to introduce initiatives that will improve results throughout our full supply chain. And we continue to target the responsible sourcing of materials; production; packaging and waste management; transportation and distribution; and more to preserve resources and safeguard health and the environment. Without doubt, the volatile and complex set of global challenges we continue to experience have a radical effect on markets through a broad spectrum of social and commercial pressures. And, while we continue to work hard at addressing the social and environmental impact of our business to meet current demands, these challenges have competed for our attention during 2023. However, this does mean that our focussed efforts with trading partners are more important than ever – especially in markets with extended risk in these challenging times. Preventative anticorruption and social compliance initiatives are more important than ever and all actions are closely monitored and improved in compliance with policy updates from sources that include the EU and UN. Such initiatives see anti-corruption training and working within the amfori BSCI framework help improve working conditions for all in our supply chain. Our working environment and the well-being of all our colleagues are key to the success of our business and we pay close attention to feedback that helps us maintain a happy workplace. Key to this is our participation in the annual Great Place to Work initiative with targeted surveys to monitor this important sustainability issue. We are pleased to announce our satisfaction index score remains as high and ranks Oase Outdoors 19th in Denmark. Henrik Arens CEO, OASE OUTDOORS APS 4 CEO-STATEMENT
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2. ABOUT OASE OUTDOORS – AND THE REPORT Oase Outdoors at a glance Oase Outdoors was founded in 1984 by Mogens Arens in Vejle, Denmark and, while part of the Ratos group since 2016, it is today run by a professional CEO, from the company head office in Give, Denmark. The company specialises in the innovation and development of tents and equipment for camping and outdoor life. The products are sold through a network of dealers and agents in 45 countries, with main markets being the Nordic countries, UK, Netherlands, Germany and Czech republic. It currently has 80 employees, with showroom in Give, and its own office in Shanghai. ABOUT OASE OUTDOORS 5
