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Improvement Strategy and Governance
Our continuous improvement approach is imbedded in the way we work, and our people recognise the
part they play in this every day.
Our level organisational structure enables a distributed, rather than hierarchical leadership. The team are
aligned to a clear improvement strategy with a focus on quality, productivity, responsibility and people.
Steering and working groups, comprised of volunteer members from across the business, deliver
substantial improvements company-wide. Moreover, every individual has direct control, independence,
and autonomy over their own departmental improvements in relation to these four aspects.
The leadership team set the long-term strategic direction and near-term priorities of the business. They
support these ambitions through targeted departmental tactical plans and coaching of their teams.
They ensure that resources are made available for improvement work, alongside the routine operation of
the business. They carry out audits of the performance and functionality of the business strategy delivery
systems and processes.
Responsibility Goals and Targets
Waste: We seek to eliminate operational waste completely and ensure that all by-products are
repurposed. Organic waste may be composted and returned to the soil, and materials that can be reused
must be reclaimed.
Carbon: We seek to emit net zero GHGs from our own operational activities, including energy we consume.
Supply Chain: Natural Resources (such as yarns) are managed to safeguard communities, animals &
ecosystems and products do not harm the natural environment.
Suppliers must reduce their carbon footprint as fast as possible, aligning or exceeding national targets,
legislation, or our SSM Roadmaps.
Environmental Social Governance: Publicly report in line with task force on climate related financial
disclosures for SME's.
Responsibility Reporting
We report environmental factors in this, publicly available responsibility report and through our OEKO TEX® STeP certification. We outline our actions, plans, and targets, in line with sustainability
frameworks; Green House Gas (GHG) Protocol, Task force on climate-related financial disclosure (TCFD),
UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG9s) and Future Fit Business Framework.
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