Sustainability at Esquel
We become a true agent of change, providing quality employment, improving the livelihood of the communities in which we operate and achieving sustainable organizational development and minimizing the impact on the environment.
This has been the core value of Esquel's strategy from the start
The intersection between quality growth and sustainability has kept this vision at the forefront of our operations since Esquel’s inception in 1978. With our survivorship dependent on a stable environment and the thriving societies of coming generations, achieving sustainability is imperative to us - and it should be to every business aiming for a long-term future.
Making a Difference is about redefining our interactions with the world. We work towards that vision, mindful of the impact of the everyday choices we make. From environment-conscious initiatives in the workplace to the global partnerships we form, we keep in mind how our efforts would align with the visions.
Passed down the generations through our eCulture, its implementation has evolved to reflect the changing sciences and times. And now as international priorities shift in the same direction, we are aligning with the larger UNSDGs framework to build a more sustainable world.
Tackling Climate Change
In November 2021, Esquel announced the commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
As a knowledge-based innovation company, we recognize the need to regulate our reliance on natural resources. Nations around the world have risen to address climate change through international agreements, from the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement, which have been vital to emphasizing the enormity of the issue and the importance of working together to affect a real change. Enterprises have a major role to play in realizing such ambitious goals; we play our part by working in collaboration with partners to set greener industry-wide standards, and continually innovate more eco-friendly production processes to minimize our environmental impact. We are committed to achieving Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050. Click + to read more about our Net Zero Roadmap.
Narrowing the Wealth Gap
Everything matters – from competitive compensation to wellness and empowerment.
Over 80% of our 15,000-strong workforce consists of frontline operators at our manufacturing sites. Such roles in the textiles and apparel industry are commonly seen to perpetuate a vicious cycle of poverty, by keeping low-skilled workers in low-paid jobs with no way to grow. Esquel works to change this reputation and make real changes to the local communities we operate in by providing equal job opportunities, decent wages and a platform for employees to gain further qualifications and skills for upward mobility. We create safe and inspirational workspaces that have a level playing field for all, as we continue to innovate employee welfare, development and training. Our host of philanthropic efforts aim to benefit local communities from the ground level up, across all regions we have sites in.
Laying the Foundation
Without the right structure and governance to bring it to life, a vision is just a wish.
At Esquel, our capacity to build change rests on these foundational features: our Sustainability Council, a vertically integrated setup, and staying private. These elements give us the structure and control to prioritize and implement our vision.
Our Sustainability Council
A Vertically Integrated Setup
Staying Private
Four Pillars of Change
Preserving Planet. Empowering People. Refining Product. Transforming Communities.
To put our vision into actions, we structure the management of our efforts into the following Four Pillars of Change. Each Pillar represents a way of how our operations are interdependence with sustainability, and must all be addressed as a holistic pursuit when we conduct our business.At Esquel, we prioritize innovation that reduces environmental impact while enhancing product quality, and investment in the growth and well-being of our staff and surrounding communities. This is as exemplified by Integral. This is how we Make a Difference.
To read Esquel’s Sustainability Report 2024, please click here .
Click on each icon to view our actions taken on four pillars.
Spotlight Stories
Our sustainability efforts under all four pillars have been awarded and recognized internationally, including but not limited to representative awards, certifications, case studies and interview invitations. Through extensively sharing our sustainability experiences and thoughts with the public, we bring more stakeholders together and build a broader sustainability community.
For the full list of Esquel’s awards and certifications, click here.