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Wenaas commits to working with the
UN's Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Wenaas operates with responsible and sustainable business behavior - in line with the UN SDGs
  • The 17 SDGs have been developed in a global partnership and are the world’s joint plan with a call to action to eliminate poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change by 2030.
  • Wenaas has identified opportunities to enhancing our corporate sustainability within five meaningful and focused SDGs.
  • Through these SDGs we will inspire and contribute value to customers, employees, suppliers, and partners encouraging sustainable choices.
  • By engaging in a strong social commitment, practiced within own operations, and combined with an innovation approach and in collaboration with others - we are convinced that major results are achieved to moving us all forward.
  • To see progress and success on our SDG commitments: we have integrated the goals with a few key indicators on the areas where we believe we can make the biggest difference.
  • Wenaas contributes to a better world through SDGs 8, 10, 12, 13 & 17.  
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Wenaas proudly contributes to 5 out of 17 SDGs  

Wenaas demonstrates our commitment to the UN’s SDGs in a global partnership together with our suppliers and business partners to achieve a more sustainable future for all. ​​​​​​​We will continue to offer professional knowledge and simultaneously implement sustainable strategies to include strictly environmental and social targets accordingly aligned with our priority SDGs 8, 10, 12, 13 & 17.

• To secure decent working conditions, Wenaas commits itself to the UN’s Guidelines for Business and Human Rights. • Our social standard guidelines ensure that all applicable obligations, laws, and regulations are respected within our supply chain. • All our suppliers, business partners and employees are covered by company policies and our CoC.
• To secure decent working conditions, Wenaas commits itself to the UN’s Guidelines for Business and Human Rights. • Our social standard guidelines ensure that all applicable obligations, laws, and regulations are respected within our supply chain. • All our suppliers, business partners and employees are covered by company policies and our CoC.
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• Wenaas commits to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance to undertake risk-mitigation efforts and promote ethically supply chains. • Promote positive social impact opportunities and ensure non-discrimination within the company and our supplier chain. • In cooperation with Amfori BSCI, measure our key suppliers for social compliance by 3rd parties’ auditors.
• Wenaas commits to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance to undertake risk-mitigation efforts and promote ethically supply chains. • Promote positive social impact opportunities and ensure non-discrimination within the company and our supplier chain. • In cooperation with Amfori BSCI, measure our key suppliers for social compliance by 3rd parties’ auditors.
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• All our suppliers and business partners comply with the European REACH regulations. • Substantially reduce our environmental impact by OEKO-TEX® standards. • In cooperation with Amfori BEPI, measure our key suppliers for environmental compliance by 3rd parties’ auditors.
• All our suppliers and business partners comply with the European REACH regulations. • Substantially reduce our environmental impact by OEKO-TEX® standards. • In cooperation with Amfori BEPI, measure our key suppliers for environmental compliance by 3rd parties’ auditors.
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• Wenaas will continuously work to be in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change while aiming on halving our carbon footprint by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050. • By maximizing the products’ lifecycle, we strengthen our resilience in our supply chain towards climate related hazards and natural disasters. • Increased traceability of the raw materials through our preferred eco-friendly standards and certifications.
• Wenaas will continuously work to be in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change while aiming on halving our carbon footprint by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050. • By maximizing the products’ lifecycle, we strengthen our resilience in our supply chain towards climate related hazards and natural disasters. • Increased traceability of the raw materials through our preferred eco-friendly standards and certifications.
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• The Wenaas approach will be holistic towards Risk Management, Climate Action, and Social Governance. • To advance sustainable development, we believe in encouragement and respecting each country’s policy and leadership. • We will annually report accordingly to our comprehensive ESG strategy.
• The Wenaas approach will be holistic towards Risk Management, Climate Action, and Social Governance. • To advance sustainable development, we believe in encouragement and respecting each country’s policy and leadership. • We will annually report accordingly to our comprehensive ESG strategy.
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UN SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth.

The goal is to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.


"Sustained, inclusive economic growth within our partnerships will be achieved by transparency, and respectful dialog with our suppliers.

Predictable and excellent cooperation is crucial for the development of creating fair and valuable transactions in our value chain." ​​​​


UN SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth.
The goal is to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth,
full and productive employment and decent work for all.

"Sustained, inclusive economic growth within our partnerships will be achieved by transparency, and respectful dialog with our suppliers.

​​​​​​Predictable and excellent cooperation is crucial for the development of creating fair and valuable transactions in our value chain".

UN SDG 10 – Reduce Inequalities.

The goal is to reduce inequality within and among countries.

​​​​​​​"We are committed to and convinced that achieving greater social equality between genders is a continuous ongoing learning process guided by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

To strengthen the value chain itself and promote responsible business practices within the workplace and our partners’ supply chains, we follow up with different types of professional audits".   


UN SDG 10 – Reduce Inequalities.

The goal is to reduce inequality within and among countries.

"We are committed to and convinced that achieving greater social equality between genders is a continuous ongoing learning process guided by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​To strengthen the value chain itself and promote responsible business practices within the workplace and our partners’ supply chains, we follow up with different types of professional audits".

UN SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production.

The goal is to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.  

"Our sustainable sourcing and purchasing practices are provided to reduce the risk of endangering manufactures, workers and our customers.

These efficient processes ensure trustworthy and high safety in our product quality, while protecting the environment against harmful effects of chemical substances in production". ​​​​




UN SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production.

The goal is to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. ​​​​​​​

"Our sustainable sourcing and purchasing practices are provided to reduce the risk of endangering manufactures, workers and our customers.

These efficient processes ensure trustworthy and high safety in our product quality, while protecting the environment against harmful effects of chemical substances in production".


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UN SDG 13 – Climate Action.

The goal is to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.


"We believe measured positive results over time will show an ever-increasing reduced carbon footprint achieved by categorizing product groups at different levels of environmental impacts and of circularity.

These effective climate measures contribute to increased traceability of raw materials while reducing waste and pollution in our value chain."
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UN SDG 13 – Climate Action.

The goal is to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.


"We believe measured positive results over time will show an ever-increasing reduced carbon footprint achieved by categorizing product groups at different levels of environmental impacts and of circularity.

These effective climate measures contribute to increased traceability of raw materials while reducing waste and pollution in our value chain."
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UN SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals.

The goal is to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development in finance, technology, trade and policy.

"We believe that working with a variety of forums facilities collaboration with our partners, suppliers, NGO’s and customers.

The developments from the workshops and seminars are important and help drive Wenaas sustainability commitments; thereby promoting valuable and measurable solutions within the industry where we operate". ​​​​


UN SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals.
The goal is to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development in finance, technology, trade and policy.

"We believe that working with a variety of forums facilities collaboration with our partners, suppliers, NGO’s and customers.

The developments from the workshops and seminars are important and help drive Wenaas sustainability commitments; thereby promoting valuable and measurable solutions within the industry where we operate". ​​​​

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