Climate Change Data

Komar Brands

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Social Compliance
  • Supply Chain Transparency
  • Sustainability
  • Community Engagement
  • Employee Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Star Garments' Sri Lankan manufacturing base certified as Carbon Neutral® by Sustainable Future Group.
  • Installation of LED systems in headquarters and distribution centers, reducing energy consumption.
  • Purchase of electric trucks and forklifts in California distribution center, saving 175,052 kWh.
  • Installation of solar panels in Oklahoma distribution center, designed to save 501,365 kWh annually.
  • Partnership with Fabscrap to redirect office waste from landfills.

Social Achievements

  • Over 100,000 garments donated to those in need through Delivering Good.
  • Employee volunteer work with Ronald McDonald House Charities and The York Street Project.
  • 25 annual scholarships offered to employees’ children in Sri Lanka.
  • Yoga and meditation classes for employees.
  • Bra-fitting event for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
  • Bring Your Kids to Work Day.

Governance Achievements

  • Implementation of a code of conduct and regular audits to verify worker safety and product quality.
  • Dedicated compliance team overseeing factory base.
  • Rigorous training and review for factory production approval.
  • Broadened audit program to include environmental issues.
  • Unannounced audits to ensure supplier compliance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Build stronger community partnerships and increase volunteer efforts.
  • Focus on product lifecycle and innovate methods for reduction, recycling, and reuse.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions and move towards a carbon-neutral supply chain.
  • Reduce waste and water usage through recycling and efficient material use.
Short-term Goals:
  • Map entire supply chain onto Higg Index platform.
  • Implement sustainable practices and materials across product range.
  • Further enhance quality procedures and adhere to Oeko-tex standards.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing carbon emissions despite growing resource consumption.
  • Transitioning to more sustainable materials and packaging.
  • Reducing waste and water usage throughout the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • 5-year roadmap to embed sustainability practices in supply chain and community.
  • Transitioning towards sustainable fabrics (BCI cotton, recycled polyester, organic cotton).
  • Implementing efficient packaging methods.
  • Using recycled paper for hangtags and labels.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 600 internal audits; more than 300 external audits; 96% of factory base audited.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of conduct for suppliers.
  • Regular audits for quality management, social compliance, security, and environmental issues.
  • Remediation programs to assist suppliers in meeting standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP)

Certifications: Carbon Neutral® (Star Garments Sri Lanka factories)