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Buddy & Hope Sustainability Actions

Project Paperless

A good example of this is our new Project Paperless, where we have replaced the physical paper customer sales invoice, packing list and the return label with digital documents, available for print out if needed. To avoid that these paper documents risk to go directly into the bin, creating additional waste for our customers and, let’s be honest – additional costs for us, we have decided to digitalize them.

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Supplier sustainability requirements

Yes, we have requirements for both social and environmental sustainability for all suppliers. The suppliers have to commit to our chemical contract regarding EU chemical legislation and comply with EU product safety legislation, they also have to follow our quality and safety guidelines and provide information about their sustainability efforts.

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Factory audits and code of conduct

We also have a code of conduct that all supplying factories need to follow in our own production. We are also doing visits at the factories and conducting audits with 3rd party companies to ensure compliance.

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Fluorocarbon-free purchasing

From 2020, BSG is not purchasing any more products that have been treated with fluorocarbon coatings (PFAS, PFOA, PFOS, PFC etc). Fluorocarbons are usually added to make functional wear and shoes water and dirt repellent. BSG’s own production is 100% fluorocarbon free.

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PVC phase-out

Babyshop Group is phasing out all PVC from our products and are working towards offering only PVC-free products in the near future. However, three item types are accepted: balls, dolls and inflatable swimming products/pools.

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Fur-free policy

BSG has a fur free policy that states that they should be 100% free from produc

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