Sustainability at S&S
Our Pillars
Ethics
As a leader in the wholesale industry for apparel and accessories, we have a responsibility to continuously evaluate and set high standards for ourselves and our partners. Our internal and supplier codes of conduct are more than just documents, they are the foundation from which we’ve built an integrity driven business.
People
We care about our people. That’s why we’re continuing to focus on improving the well-being of our employees, creating an inclusive workforce, and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
Environment
We’re working to understand, improve, and report on our environmental impact. We’ve made improvements and we will continue to assess our business operations to determine how we can further cut emissions and reduce resource consumption.
Our Highlights
Our Governance
Maintaining strong governance is critical to driving our ongoing progress and results. As part of this corporate oversight, we have founded our Sustainability Team, Executive Steering Committee, and our nominated Sustainability Committee.
Sustainability Team
Our Sustainability Team consists of our Chief Legal Officer and Sustainability Specialist. Tasked with oversight, management, and maintenance of all programming and initiatives relating to sustainability, reporting, and compliance. Additionally, in partnership with HR they oversee initiatives pertaining to our people, communities, and corporate philanthropy.
Executive Steering Committee
Our Executive Steering Committee consists of our executive leadership team and is tasked with presenting and monitoring growth opportunities, updating on action items, and making decisions for the continual success of the sustainability program.
Sustainability Committee
Our Sustainability Committee consists of appointed members from various departments, and are tasked with implementing action items, assisting with the rollout of new initiatives, and assisting with reporting.
Our Programs
Here’s What Our Leaders Have to Say
" At S&S, we want to grow responsibly. We believe this means understanding and addressing our impact on our stakeholders and communities, and we are working to do just that - understand our impact so we can operate transparently and work to improve our practices. "
