Environment
Our Pledge to Planet Earth
Our goal is to continuously find ways to make measurable change, and that starts with assessing the environmental impacts of our business operations.
We are determined to cut back emissions and reduce resource consumption and leave the planet a little better than how we found it.
Our Pledge to Planet Earth
Our goal is to continuously find ways to make measurable change, and that starts with assessing the environmental impacts of our business operations.
We are determined to cut back emissions and reduce resource consumption and leave the planet a little better than how we found it.
Our Pledge to Planet Earth
Our goal is to continuously find ways to make measurable change, and that starts with assessing the environmental impacts of our business operations.
We are determined to cut back emissions and reduce resource consumption and leave the planet a little better than how we found it.

Sustainable Materials
Materials that are obtained from renewable or recycled resources and have minimal negative impact on the environment during their production and manufacturing.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources.
Socially Conscious Manufacturing
Socially conscious manufacturing means the manufacturing process is thoroughly reviewed, often certified, to verify high standards of ethical treatment of employees throughout all facets of the supply chain, such as the manufacturing process of fibers and materials.
Responsible Mindset
Responsible mindset means designing a business to include corporate giving to charity or other giveback programs in support of people, communities, and/or the environment.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
CPSIA Product Safety
ANSI/ISEA Safety Standards
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Starting from The Inside
Corporate Culture
Professional Development
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Corporate Philanthropy
Over the years we’ve participated in volunteer days with organizations like Gotta Have Sole and Operation Gratitude, as well as hosted blood drives, supply drives for the Ukraine, and other local charities.
Finally, we’ve initiated a multi-year project with our partners at Tultex to help build water towers in remote and underserved communities in Mexico. Be on the lookout for more to come!
Occupational Health & Safety
S&S Activewear's goal is not only to minimize operational accidents, but to have zero incidents year-round. To reach this goal, we will continue to pursue Health and Safety improvements through various initiatives.
Safety Training
Creating a Flexible Workplace
As such, we’ve embraced a hybrid work model that provides the benefits of both remote and in-person work environments.
How to Qualify
Energy Management

LEED Certified
Our Lockport, IL distribution center is LEED certified. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership, and is available for virtually all building types. LEED provides a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. It is said that on average LEED certified buildings can use anywhere from 25-30% less energy than traditional buildings.

High-Effenciency Lighting
We use LED lighting in all of our facilities. That’s because LEDs are up to 80% more efficient than CFLs and incandescent bulbs. In addition, our warehouse lighting is activated by motion sensors. When the aisles aren’t occupied, we’re not wasting energy.
Lifetime Solar Energy Generated

7,333,371 kwh
We’ve installed solar paneling systems at our Reno, Fort Worth, Olathe, Lockport, and McDonough distribution centers as well as our corporate headquarters with the goal of fully powering each location with solar energy. To date we have generated over 7.3M kWh of renewable energy across all 6 locations. That’s equivalent to over 12M miles not driven.
Lifetime stats across all 6 locations with solar energy:
Gallons of gasoline not used
Lbs. of coal not burned
Lbs. of garbage recycled
Mature trees grown
kWh of solar energy created
Miles not driven
Events and Travel
S&S tradeshows, events, and travel are a large area in which we are constantly looking to improve our waste and carbon emissions offset. By using a sustainability check list to keep quick wins top of mind, our events
team prioritizes ecofriendly substitutions for food & beverage waste, water bottle waste, and giveaways.
Where possible, we partner with hotels, airfare, and car rental agencies that keep sustainability top of mind. We consistently encourage our employees to utilize rideshare companies when possible, as well as virtual meetings in place of in-person.


Cutting back on water consumption
By installing low flow toilets and waterless urinals at our facilities, we’ve saved an estimated over 120,000 gallons of water per year.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Freight Optimizer
Designed to create efficiency and cutout excess carbon emissions, our freight optimizer tool allows customers to choose the shipping option best for their needs and for the planet.
Zone Skipping
In an effort to cut gas emissions and lessen shipment travel, we’ve implemented zone skipping, or otherwise known as freight consolidation. This means our shipments are presorted at the point of origin based on its final destination before the carrier takes possession.
Waste Management

Recycling
Boxes: We make a huge effort to reuse boxes still in good condition for shipping our orders. We’re proud that we only ship a small percentage of our orders using brand-new boxes, greatly reducing our cardboard waste.
Paper Recycling Baskets: We’ve also chosen to place paper-recycling bins throughout our offices, so it's a cinch for employees to recycle their paper waste.
Recycling Stations: Our office lunchrooms include individual receptacles, so our employees and guests proactively recycle their paper, aluminum, and plastic.
Textiles: We want to help find a solution to the growing problem of textile waste, so we partnered with Give Back Box to create a textile recycling program. To date we’ve donated over 70,000 pounds of clothing.
Reduction of Single Use Plastics
Water Refilling Stations: We've installed water refill stations in most of our facilities so employees can use their refillable water bottles. We're happy to say we've saved over 610,000 water bottles to date since the installation of these stations.
What You Need to Know
What Is Give Back Box?
Give Back Box works with charities that support causes like domestic violence, mental health, and economic growth.
What Can I Donate?
When Can I Donate?
How Do I Send My Donation?
Once you’ve packed your recycled box to the brim, attach your label and drop off your box at a UPS location.
Want to Get Your Customer Involved?
Download a generic version of the Give Back Box flyer or share the link below
with your customer to create their own Give Back labels.