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HELLY HANSEN WORKWEAR 2022

FOR THE PEOPLE

The textile and garment industry is made up of a complex supply chain
stretched all over the globe. It covers industries such as chemical suppliers, garment
manufacturers and cotton crops often situated in countries with weak social regulations.

Helly Hansen has been a member of the Norwegian Ethical Trade organization since 2003
and their main support goes to helping us map our supply chain and engage in projects
which improve people’s rights and fair payment. Additionally, we have a close relationship
with a majority of our Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. Cooperation based on trust and mutual
respect has been a part of our core values since the founding of Helly Hansen in 1877.

Moreover, our manufacturing code of conduct, which is communicated and signed by all
our Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, is based on key UN and International Labor Organization
conventions and documents. We perform social audits on a yearly basis with all our Tier 1
suppliers, including approved sub-contractors. However, to achieve economic and social
progress, our main focus is on social dialogue projects. Social dialogue is an integral
aspect of achieving workplace harmony, leading to a better organization and greater
productivity.

WE SUMMARIZE OUR FOCUS FOR THE PEOPLE IN FOUR MAIN AREAS:

1. Building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
2. Manufacturing code of conduct communicated and signed by all Tier 1 suppliers,
including sub-contractors.
3. Yearly social audits.
4. Enabling “social dialogue” in the workplace to strengthen workers’
rights as well as performance and productivity.

Sustainability & Responsibility

Helly Hansen strongly believes that long term commercial success
can only be achieved by respecting, protecting and promoting
ethical values, human rights, labor rights and the environment. We
continuously work to improve our policies and practices, enabling us
and our suppliers to achieve the highest standard in terms of social
and environmental values. We drive improvement for people, and for
the planet, working towards making a positive impact on the lives we
touch and the environment we are all dependent on protecting.

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