Sustainable Sourcing Roadmap 2025-2030
Building a foundation for ethical and environmentally responsible apparel sourcing
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
Establishing the fundamental practices for sustainable sourcing and production
Sustainable Sourcing & Materials
- 25% sustainably sourced materials (recycled, organic, BC1, fenced)
- 70% key Tier-1 partners onboarded for digital material tracking
Ethical & Social Production
- 100% active facilities with valid social compliance audits (BSCI, SEDEX, SA8000)
- 60% core factories implementing effective worker grievance mechanisms
Environmental Stewardship
- 40% key factories initiating water-saving technologies
- 50% core factories implementing basic waste segregation/recycling
- Baseline mapping for Scope 3 logistics emissions
Responsible Governance & Transparency
- 80% paperless operations in AR Sourcing office
- Mandatory internal sustainability training for all staff
- Publish inaugural basic Sustainability Progress Report
EXPANDING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Scaling our sustainability initiatives across the supply chain
Sustainable Sourcing & Materials
- 35% sustainably sourced materials
- 85% Tier-1 partners with digital material tracking
- Pilot circularity initiatives with 3 key suppliers
Ethical & Social Production
- 100% facilities with improved social compliance standards
- 75% factories with effective worker grievance mechanisms
- Initiate living wage assessment program
Environmental Stewardship
- 60% factories implementing water-saving technologies
- 70% factories with waste segregation systems
- 10% reduction in Scope 3 logistics emissions
Responsible Governance & Transparency
- 90% paperless operations
- Advanced sustainability training for management
- Publish comprehensive Sustainability Report
ACCELERATING IMPACT
Driving meaningful change through innovation and collaboration
Sustainable Sourcing & Materials
- 45% sustainably sourced materials
- 100% Tier-1 partners with digital material tracking
- Expand circularity initiatives to 10 key suppliers
Ethical & Social Production
- 50% strategic factories establishing living wage pathways
- 100% factories with worker grievance mechanisms
- Launch worker empowerment pilot programs
Environmental Stewardship
- 80% factories with water-saving technologies
- 85% factories with waste segregation systems
- 25% factories using renewable energy
Responsible Governance & Transparency
- 100% paperless operations
- Sustainability KPIs integrated into performance reviews
- GRI-aligned Sustainability Report published
INNOVATION & TRANSFORMATION
Leveraging technology and partnerships for systemic change
Sustainable Sourcing & Materials
- 55% sustainably sourced materials
- Blockchain implementation for material traceability
- Circularity initiatives across 30% of supply chain
Ethical & Social Production
- 65% strategic factories with living wage pathways
- 40% partners with worker empowerment programs
- Zero-tolerance policy fully implemented
Environmental Stewardship
- 100% factories with water-saving technologies
- 50% factories using renewable energy
- 40% compliance with ZDHC principles
Responsible Governance & Transparency
- Sustainability integrated into all business decisions
- Transparent supply chain mapping published
- Industry recognition for sustainability leadership
NEARING OUR VISION
Solidifying our position as an industry leader in sustainability
Sustainable Sourcing & Materials
- 60% sustainably sourced materials
- Advanced circular economy models implemented
- Zero-waste packaging initiatives
Ethical & Social Production
- 75% strategic factories with living wage pathways
- 50% partners with worker empowerment programs
- Industry-leading worker welfare standards
Environmental Stewardship
- 70% factories using renewable energy
- 60% compliance with ZDHC principles
- Comprehensive waste reduction strategy
Responsible Governance & Transparency
- Net-Zero Carbon Emissions for internal operations
- Recognized as sustainability advocate
- Comprehensive GRI-aligned reporting
DRIVING TRANSFORMATION
Achieving our vision of sustainable apparel sourcing leadership
Sustainable Sourcing & Materials
- 60% total volume from certified sustainable/recycled materials
- Active promotion & integration of circularity initiatives
Ethical & Social Production
- 75% strategic factories establishing pathways to living wages
- 50% key partners with advanced worker empowerment programs
- Zero-tolerance for forced/child labor with robust verification
Environmental Stewardship
- 15% reduction in Scope 3 logistics emissions per unit
- 70% key factories using renewable energy or energy-efficient tech
- 60% compliance with ZDHC principles for chemical management
- Comprehensive waste reduction & circularity strategy across supply chain
Responsible Governance & Transparency
- Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions for AR Sourcing internal operations
- Recognized as a leading advocate for sustainable apparel sourcing
- Regularly publish comprehensive Sustainability Reports (GRI aligned)
How We'll Get There
Our implementation roadmap for achieving sustainability goals
Supplier Collaboration
Workshops, incentives, and long-term partnerships with our supply chain partners.
Technology & Data
Advanced mapping, analytics, and digital platforms for tracking sustainability metrics.
Internal Culture
Dedicated Sustainability Committee and integrated KPIs for all staff.
Industry Partnerships
Engagement with associations, NGOs, and sustainability initiatives.
Strategic Investment
Dedicated resources and prioritizing partnerships with sustainable brands.
Continuous Reporting
Open dialogue with stakeholders and annual progress reports.
Join Our Sustainability Journey
Partner with us to create a more sustainable and ethical apparel industry for future generations.