Introduction

At Global Apparel, we recognise the urgent need to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the global apparel industry. As a clothing manufacturer producing garments in South East Asia and supplying customers in the United Kingdom, we acknowledge our responsibility to minimise the environmental impact of our operations, supply chain, logistics, and products.

This Net Zero Policy sets out our commitment to reducing carbon emissions in line with international climate goals and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. We are committed to operating responsibly, improving environmental performance, and working collaboratively with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders to achieve measurable progress toward net zero emissions.

Our Commitment

Global Apparel is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across our operations and supply chain by 2050 or earlier, aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the UK Government’s net zero ambitions.

To support this commitment, we will:

• Measure and monitor our carbon footprint annually.
• Reduce operational and supply chain emissions through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Increase the use of sustainable materials and lower-impact production methods.
• Improve energy efficiency and support renewable energy adoption.
• Work with logistics partners to reduce transportation emissions.
• Engage suppliers and business partners in climate action.
• Report transparently on progress and performance.

Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to all business activities undertaken by Global Apparel, including:

• Corporate operations and offices.
• Manufacturing facilities operated directly or through supplier partnerships.
• Raw material sourcing and fabric production.
• Packaging and distribution.
• Transportation and shipping to the United Kingdom.
• Waste management and end-of-life considerations.

We recognise that the majority of emissions within the apparel industry arise within the supply chain. Therefore, our approach includes both direct emissions and indirect emissions associated with manufacturing, energy consumption, purchased goods, freight, and product lifecycle impacts.

Key Areas of Action

1. Carbon Measurement and Reporting

We will establish a framework to measure greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 categories in accordance with recognised international standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

We aim to:

• Conduct annual carbon assessments.
• Establish baseline emissions data.
• Set science-aligned reduction targets.
• Review progress regularly and update strategies accordingly.

Where possible, we will seek third-party verification to ensure transparency and credibility.

2. Sustainable Manufacturing

We are committed to improving environmental performance across our manufacturing operations and supplier network.

Key actions include:

• Encouraging factories to improve energy efficiency.
• Supporting the transition toward renewable energy sources.
• Reducing reliance on coal and other high-emission fuels.
• Promoting efficient water and resource management.
• Minimising textile waste during production.
• Encouraging environmentally responsible chemical management.

We will work with manufacturing partners to identify practical and achievable emission reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and ethical production standards.

3. Responsible Material Sourcing

Material selection plays a significant role in the carbon footprint of apparel products. We will increase the use of lower-impact and responsibly sourced materials wherever commercially viable.

This may include:

• Organic cotton.
• Recycled polyester and recycled fibres.
• Certified sustainable fabrics.
• Lower-impact dyeing and finishing processes.

We will continue to assess opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of raw materials while maintaining durability, performance, and customer expectations.

4. Logistics and Transportation

As an international supplier to the UK market, transportation emissions are a key consideration.

We will:

• Improve shipment planning to reduce unnecessary freight.
• Prioritise sea freight over air freight wherever possible.
• Work with logistics providers committed to carbon reduction initiatives.
• Explore lower-emission transportation solutions and carbon reporting practices.

Our objective is to reduce emissions associated with product transportation while maintaining reliable service and delivery standards.

5. Packaging and Waste Reduction

We are committed to reducing waste across our operations and product packaging.

Actions include:

• Reducing unnecessary packaging materials.
• Increasing recyclable and recycled-content packaging.
• Eliminating avoidable single-use plastics where feasible.
• Encouraging responsible waste segregation and recycling practices within facilities.

We will continuously review packaging design and operational practices to identify further waste reduction opportunities.

6. Supplier Engagement

Collaboration across the supply chain is essential to achieving meaningful climate progress.

We will:

• Encourage suppliers to adopt environmental management systems.
• Communicate sustainability expectations clearly.
• Support suppliers in improving carbon awareness and reporting.
• Include environmental performance considerations within supplier evaluations where appropriate.

We believe long-term supplier partnerships are critical to delivering sustainable improvements across the apparel value chain.

Governance and Accountability

Responsibility for implementing this policy sits with company leadership and relevant operational teams. Environmental objectives will be integrated into business decision-making processes where practical.

Senior management will review environmental performance periodically to ensure ongoing progress toward emissions reduction goals and compliance with evolving customer and regulatory expectations within the UK market.

Continuous Improvement

We recognise that achieving net zero is an ongoing process requiring innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As technologies, regulations, and industry best practices evolve, we will review and strengthen this policy accordingly.

We are committed to building a more sustainable apparel business that supports environmental responsibility, long-term resilience, and positive outcomes for customers, workers, communities, and the wider environment.