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SUSTAINABILITY
REPORTS’ ANALYSES
May 16-31
September 16-30
H&M Group Sustainability Report 2017 in India
2018 Global Responsibility Report: Walmart
Becoming More Sustainable, More Responsible
With focus on India, the H&M report mentioned that in 2017,
it worked together with Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA)
on prototype sourcing pilots in India in which it collaborates
with one spinning mill to carry out farmer capacity building
and to improve supply chain transparency. The brand is
founding partner of OCA. It becomes more important as
H&M is working to eliminate Manmade Cellulosic Fibres
(MMC) – viscose, rayon and lyocell derived from ancient
or endangered forests and trying to replace them with
sustainably-sourced alternatives.
• With an aim to help Indian women develop their personal
and professional skills to build robust businesses, Walmart
Inc. funded the second year of the Women Entrepreneurship
Development Program (WEDP), managed by WEConnect
International.
“I’m encouraged by the
progress we’ve already made
in our long-term aspiration,
be it creating economic
opportunity for our associates
and the people in our supply
chain, further enhancing the
sustainability of our operations
and the supply chain, and
strengthening the communities
where we operate. We have
invested in higher starting
wages and training for Walmart
associates.”
January 16-31
‘Made for Change’ VF’s new strategy:
Releases Sustainability and Responsibility Report
81 Indian factories of 49 exporters included Shahi Exports,
Orient Craft, Aquarelle India, Texport Industries and some
of the emerging exporters as well. VF Corp. sources only 3
per cent of its total sourcing from India, while Vietnam and
Bangladesh each have a share of 15 per cent.
– Doug McMillon,
President and CEO, Walmart Inc.
October 16-31
PVH’s 10th Annual CR Report: Remarkable progress
against 10 corporate responsibility commitments
“From a CR perspective, 2017 was an important year for us.
Partnership was a key highlight in 2017, as we took leading roles
in many multi-stakeholder initiatives and industry working groups.
We set key targets for both greenhouse gas emission reduction
and elimination of harmful chemicals, and also took a leadership
role in water conservation and stewardship. Philanthropy remains
at the heart of our company, and our associates’ commitment to
giving back to our communities was exemplified in 2017 through
the launch of the PVH Associate Relief Fund, which provides an
opportunity for associates to unite and help each other in times of
need.” – Emanuel Chirico, Chairman & CEO
March 1-15
Nest Ethical Compliance Standards for Home
and Small Workshops: A much-needed step in
the right direction
“In the current scenario, when companies are not recognising
homeworkers in their supply chains, the NEST Ethical
Compliance Standards for Home and Small Workshops
is a welcome move. It does recognise that homeworkers
are part of the supply chain and has a well-researched and
understood section on wages.”
– Janhavi Dave, International Coordinator,
HomeNet South Asia (HNSA), Ahmedabad
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