Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Saved 68,822,467 liters of water
• Farmed 917,230 m2 of land pesticide-free
• Avoided 253,395 kg of CO2 emissions
• Conserved 954,310 kWh of energy
• Eliminated all conventional cotton from production in favor of organic and in-conversion cotton since 2019

Social Achievements

• Achieved B Corp certification in November 2023
• Maintained long-standing relationships with suppliers, prioritizing loyalty and mutual support
• Donated 2099 garments to charitable causes
• Union representation at all levels encouraged
• Guaranteed maternity and sick pay
• Financial support towards health and funeral bills
• Food security support

Governance Achievements

• High B Corp score in mission and engagement, integrating social and environmental goals into decision-making
• Robust code of conduct and staff training to spot bad practices
• Private health insurance for all employees, including mental health and dental services
• Internal training on health and safety and written codes of practice

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Volatile manufacturing and shipping costs with extended lead times due to Middle East conflicts
• Political unrest and factory closures in Bangladesh
• Energy price surge and global inflation due to the war in Ukraine
• Supply chain disruptions in organic cotton procurement (Xinjiang, India)
• Reduced demand and investment while costs rose

Mitigation Strategies

• Prioritized loyalty and mutual support with long-term partners
• Streamlined operations, improved systems, reduced costs, and boosted productivity
• Lowered inventory levels and reduced range, responsibly rehoming redundant stock
• Supporting in-conversion cotton to bridge the gap in organic cotton supply
• Working with supply partners to attract sustainable business to Sub-Saharan Africa

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Routine audits from certification bodies and Mantis World's own involvement

Responsible Procurement

• Long-term partnerships with trusted suppliers
• Prioritizing ethical and sustainable practices
• Supporting in-conversion cotton farms

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacts on cotton farming (droughts, floods)

Transition Risks

• Rising costs of sustainable materials
• Changing consumer preferences

Opportunities

• Growing demand for sustainable products
• Innovation in regenerative farming

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp, GOTS, Oeko-Tex

Certifications: GOTS, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class 1, OCS, RCS, Canopy

Third-party Assurance: Control Union (CU811271)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 1. No Poverty
• 2. Zero Hunger
• 3. Good Health and Well-being
• 4. Quality Education
• 5. Gender Equality
• 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
• 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10. Reduced Inequalities
• 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13. Climate Action
• 14. Life Below Water
• 15. Life on Land
• 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• 17. Partnerships for the Goals

Commitment to organic cotton farming practices, fair labor standards, and community development initiatives

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Garments made from GOTS certified organic cotton and recycled polyester

Awards & Recognition

• B Corp Certification