WE COMPLY WITH REACH All ELKA’s products are produced in accordance with REACH. REACH is the EU’s basic chemical legislation, and the term stands for “Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals”. The REACH regulation is, among other things, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment against the risks chemicals may cause. We comply with REACH BSCI OR SEDEX CERTIFIED PARTNERS We focus on ensuring responsibility, also in our supply chain. Therefore, all our suppliers from the East are either BSCI (The Business Social Compliance Initiative) or Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) certified. Both are global organizations that focus on helping companies be ethically and socially responsible. Supply Chain Management and Cascade Effect Our enterprise uses the amfori BSCI Principles to influence other business partners. Grievance Mechanism Our enterprise provides a system to collect complaints and suggestions from employees. EUROPEAN CERTIFICATIONS The majority of the ELKA range meets the requirement for PPE personal protective equipment, approved by accredited test institutes. The norms for each standard are tested on the product, to pass the EU-set standards for safety and performance. EN 343 OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Selected products in the ELKA range are certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. This standard is one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. 2376-375 DTI EUROPEAN PRODUCTION We are pleased to offer production at our own factory in Europe, geographically close to our head office in Denmark. In total, approx. 50% of our garments are made in Europe, with fabrics and trim of European origin. RECYCLED BY ELKA We have initiated a process where we incorporate the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing of our workwear. See page 4-5. Recycled by ELKA WE TRY TO REDUCE WASTE We are focused on minimizing waste, both in our products and at ELKA as a workplace. In our products, for example, we have changed the practice regarding extra accessories. We no longer include extra buttons with our products, and we no longer provide glue for repairs in our waders products – because we want save the environment for a lot of waste. If our customers require these items in specific cases, we are happy to assist. Similarly, we have changed the way we package our braces for overalls. Previously, they were in a separate plastic bag, now they are folded inside the product as we aim to reduce the use of plastic bags. At ELKA as a workplace, we have also implemented new initiatives and changed routines. Heat pumps have replaced oil furnace, lighting has been switched to LED, cardboard and plastic are sent for recycling, and we minimize paper and printing by using multiple screens. Additionally, we have installed solar panels at our factory in Lithuania.
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