Sustainable Sourcing Roadmap | AR Sourcing Bangladesh

Sustainable Sourcing Roadmap 2025-2030

Building a foundation for ethical and environmentally responsible apparel sourcing

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2025

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
2026

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
2027

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
2028

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
2029

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
2030

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.

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