Planet, People & Products at GS Global Sourcing
Planet
Sustainability efforts aim to protect and restore nature and reduce waste and emissions. Our focus on climate, nature, waste.
People
Sustainability efforts aim to source responsibly and provide economic opportunities. We believe it is the responsibility of business to follow human rights, and we aspire to use our capabilities and influence to bring about positive change at scale.
Products
Work towards how we can use alternative sustainable raw materials, and where we can improve and in line with customer supply-chain using sustainable raw materials, Certified raw materials, adoption of new technologies, which can be meaningful solution to improve the environment and business.
Planet, People & Products at GS Global Sourcing
Planet
Sustainability efforts aim to protect and restore nature and reduce waste and emissions. Our focus on climate, nature, waste.
People
Sustainability efforts aim to source responsibly and provide economic opportunities. We believe it is the responsibility of business to follow human rights, and we aspire to use our capabilities and influence to bring about positive change at scale.
Products
Work towards how we can use alternative sustainable raw materials, and where we can improve and in line with customer supply-chain using sustainable raw materials, Certified raw materials, adoption of new technologies, which can be meaningful solution to improve the environment and business.
Our Sustainable Capabilities
GS Global Sourcing is committed to reducing our impact by investing in a more sustainable manufacturing process throughout the product lifecycle and our value chain. We focus on 5 critical sustainability pillars.
Materials
Ecologically-Grown Cotton Recycled Fabrics Biodegradable Fabrics Pre-Consumer Recycled Materials Cellulose Fabrics Cotton Alternatives Recycled Fill Materials Natural Trims Recycled Trims Compostable/Recycled Packaging Sustainable Materials Certifications
-Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
-Global Organic Textile Standard(GOTS)
-Organic Content Standard (OCS)
-Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
-Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)
Water
Laser Processing Ecological Washes
(Ozone, e-Flow, Nanobubble)
Sustainable Smart Laundries
Low Water Washing Techniques
Air Dye
Chemicals
Low Dip Dyeing Botanical Dyes PP Alternatives Eco-Friendly Bleach Oeko-Tex 100 Certification
ZDHC Certification
Blue Sign Certification
Waste
3D Virtual Design
(Clo, Browzwear, Optitex)
Reduced Packaging
Reduced Trims
Stone Wash Alternatives
(Eco + Stone Free)
Sample/Fabric Donation Partners Post-Consumer Recycled Materials
Climate / Energy
Low Energy Washes
(Cold Wash/Dye)
Environmental Impact Reporting
(EIM)
Carbon Disclosure Project
(CDP)
Science Based Emissions Target
(SBT)
Virtual Conferencing / Factory Tours LABS Certified Factories Renewable Energy Factories
(Solar)
Global Green Foundation Partnership Forest Project Partnership
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