Active Apparel Group (AAG), a manufacturer of activewear and swimwear, has announced a significant step towards sustainability with the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS). Adhering to the ISO14001 Standard Framework, AAG aims to reduce its environmental impact through structured targets and strategies across its operations in China, Australia, and the USA.
AAG’s CEO, Daniel Hawker, emphasized the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility, stating: “AAG has set time-bound and measurable goals in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. We know the majority of the fashion industry’s emissions occur in the supply chain. As manufacturers, we take on this responsibility - we want to not only reduce our own operational emissions but enable our customers to understand and manage their own Scope 3 emissions.”
The EMS focuses on key areas such as reducing Scope 1 energy use, minimizing air freight and water usage, managing production waste more effectively, and increasing the use of sustainable materials. It also includes the continued collection of greenhouse gas emissions data to facilitate ongoing improvement. Embedded within the business operations, AAG’s EMS ensures functional ownership of environmental targets, prioritizes team education, and involves quarterly reporting to stakeholders and review by the Board of Directors. This initiative is part of AAG’s broader Responsible Business Strategy, which encompasses a range of activities including Living Wage Audits, Supply Chain Traceability, and Waste Management, all aimed at driving continuous improvement across governance, social, and environmental impacts.
