XXL’s sustainability engagement is embedded in our purpose statement and core values. Our purpose, All sports united. Sports unite all, reflects UN’s Sustainability Goal No. 3: Good health and well-being. Our business is based on all humans’ right to live a free life with the possibility to choose a lifestyle that matches each individual’s conditions and interests. As a market leader we believe in the idea of democratizing sports. We are convinced that sports break down barriers and bring people together across the globe and are proud contributors to making this happen. Our core value Caring describes the way we think and act when dealing with our customers, shareholders, employees, and society at large.
XXL’s sustainability efforts focus on five strategic areas
- Products and supply chain
- Circular business models
- Social responsibility
- Climate and environment
- Corporate governance
XXL annually publishes statements on sustainability in its Annual report:
Human and Labor Rights
XXL’s human and labor rights policies are based on the The United Nations (UN) Declaration of Human Rights and The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Core Fundamental Principles and Conventions on Labour Standards). We believe that the our strongest opportunity to avoid adverse impact of our operations regarding human rights, is through making sure that the human and labor rights of our employees and workers employed by our business partners throughout the value chain are respected and actively complied with, to ensure that their working conditions and environment is decent, safe and healthy, and that they receive fair living wage.
Our Human Rights Policy is included in our Code of Conduct and our Supplier Code of Conduct. The policies emphasize our commitment to conduct our business and ourselves legally and ethically. The policies are continuously monitored and updated to ensure compliance with national and international legislation and guidelines as well as to maintain attention and awareness.
XXL conduct its supply chain due diligence in accordance with the Norwegian Transparency Act and the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct. Our Due Diligence Report is adopted by the Board and will be updated annually.
XXL Due Diligence Report 2023 – Åpenhetsloven aktsomhetsvurdering – Redegjørelse 2023 – NOR
The Transparency Act – Due Diligence Report 2023 – ENG