Sustainability at S&S
Our Mission
At S&S Activewear, community is everything – our relationships are the foundation of who we are. Comprised of our team members, suppliers, vendors, and customers, our community is the driving force behind our goal to make meaningful change.
To meet our goals of positive environmental and social impact, we’re making it our mission to create a path towards cleaner and more sustainable energy, greater well-being for our community, and improved ethical business practices. Commitment to delivering real change means we need our community to help us work towards these same goals.
Together, we can move faster and have a larger impact than ever before.
Looking Ahead
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 conducts are more than just documents, they are the foundation from which we’ve built an integrity driven business.
View our ethics statement and standards
People
We care about our people. That’s why we’re continuing to focus on improving the health and well-being of our employees, creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
Learn more about our key focus areas
Environment
We’re deeply committed to reducing our environmental impact. We’ve made great strides and yet we know our work isn’t done. We’re continuing to assess our business operations to determine how we can further cut emissions and reduce resource consumption.
Learn about our environmental initiatives
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
Meeting once a quarter, our Executive Steering Committee consists of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief People Officer, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Transformation & Technology Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Sustainability Specialist. This committee is tasked with presenting growth opportunities, updates on action items, and making decisions for the continual success and growth of the program. Through the work of this committee, we're able to align priorities and overcome roadblocks on complex projects and initiatives.
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 are committed to responsible growth. We believe this means understanding and addressing our impact on the environment and people. In 2023, we are working to do just that – understand the impact we are having so that we can pursue meaningful goals that improve the lives of people and protect the planet while simultaneously rolling out policies and initiatives that will make an immediate impact. "
