Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Responsible Sourcing
• Community Support

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electricity consumption by more than 1.5 million kilowatt hours annually through lighting upgrades at distribution centers.
• Workwear fleet retreads approximately 1,750 tires each year, reducing raw material use.
• 95% diversion rate for waste at two largest distribution centers in 2021.
• Recycling of fabric, cardboard, paper, plastic, wood, and metal.
• Upgrading refrigerant in industrial air conditioning units to R410, phasing out R22.
• Incorporation of recycled plastics into textile components (Kodiak and Image Authority).

Social Achievements

• Partnership with 3rd party global compliance firms for periodic factory inspections ensuring compliance with global compliance principles and internationally recognized labor standards.
• Donation of approximately $36,500 worth of product to charities (as of December 2022).
• Associate participation in various charitable events (Nashville).
• Over $1 million raised since 2019 to support the Martha O’Bryan Center (Nashville).
• Associate volunteer work on beautification projects at schools in Torreon & Matamoros, Mexico (2022).

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of Global Compliance Principles and Terms of Engagement with suppliers.
• Restricted Substance List (RSL) and RSL Supplier Compliance Agreement to ensure product safety.
• Conduct of compliance inspections including environmental law adherence checks.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Minimizing environmental footprint in product construction, manufacturing, and distribution.
• Ensuring global compliance and recognizing labor standards in the supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuous improvement projects to enhance energy efficiency (lighting retrofits, HVAC upgrades).
• Partnership with third-party firms for factory inspections and compliance monitoring.
• Implementation of Global Compliance Principles and Terms of Engagement with suppliers.
• Use of recycled materials in products.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic audits by 3rd party firms

Responsible Procurement

• Global Compliance Principles
• Terms of Engagement
• Restricted Substance List (RSL)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact Principles, International Labor Organization’s doctrine for human rights

Certifications: LEED Gold (Nashville HQ)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products using recycled plastics