Waste & circularity
100%
Target achieved with waste management through preferred methods
Our ESG Story
Growing Responsiblyin Sri Lanka.Empowering Lives Globally.
It is how we operate responsibly in Sri Lanka and across our global supply chains, guided by global brands expectations and standards.
Scroll04 — Sustainability
A simple belief
Our ESG journey begins with a simple belief, Sustainable businesses are built by empowered people, ethical practices, and responsible choices made consistently, every day.
Why ESG matters to usOur impact, measured
Five measures.Real progress.
Waste & circularity01 / 05
- 01Waste & circularity
- 02GHG emissions
- 03Higg Index
- 04Water
- 05Renewable energy
GHG emissions
10.9%
Reduction compared to base year 2022
Higg Index
86%
Average across the Group
Water
8.1%
Reduction compared to base year 2022
Renewable energy
50%
Electricity requirement generated through solar power
Our Sustainability Roadmap
2026 to 2030,year by year.
EnergyWaterChemicalWasteSocial
Milestone 01 / 052026
Energy7 MW of rooftop solar
Water5% reduction of water footprint at sewing plants
ChemicalPiloting bio-based alternatives for selected process chemicals
WasteLaunching in-house composting and bio gas production
SocialBecoming a partner of Fair Wear Program
Milestone 02 / 052027
Energy100% transition to high performance refrigerants
Water15% reduction of the water footprint at wet & dry processing plants
ChemicalEngaging suppliers with ZDHC requirements
Waste70% reduction of virgin paper usage
SocialCompletion of 50 community development programs with schools and universities
Milestone 03 / 052028
EnergyPhase out mobile fossil fuel and LPG
WaterAligning with zero liquid discharge standards in wet & dry processing plants
Chemical30% of process chemicals replaced by bio-based alternatives
Waste50% reduction of food waste across the group
Social100% workforce trained on EMS, OHS, Emergency response & GBV
Milestone 04 / 052029
EnergyObtaining LEED certification
WaterRainwater harvesting and 100% domestic wastewater recycling
Chemical50% process chemicals replaced by bio-based alternatives
WasteCompleting 100 community programs to enhance waste management
Social100% workforce educated on hygene, STDs & Bloodborne diseases
Target year 05 / 052030
EnergyAchieving near term GHG target of 45% reduction under scope 1&2
Water25% reduction of water footprint at sewing plants
ChemicalIntroduction of closed-loop systems for dying operations
WasteObtaining Zero Waste to Landfill certification
Social90% PACE & RISE graduates across the workforce
Certified Accreditations
Audited, certified,traceable.
0accreditations
across 3 groups
across 3 groups
01 / 03
Social compliance
05 certifications
WRAP
Sedex
SMETA
Social & Labor Convergence Program
amfori BSCI
02 / 03
Environmental compliance
02 certifications
Higg Index
ZDHC
03 / 03
Product sustainability, Product safety and Traceability
11 certifications
Global Organic Textile Standard
Organic Content Standard 100
Recycled Claim Standard 100
Responsible Wool Standard
Global Recycled Standard
Better Cotton
regenagri
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
European Flax
InCheck
Supplier Compliance Audit Network
