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Sustainability

According to UN; Sustainability is a simple concept. In 1987, the UN Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

The UN definition of sustainability is in consideration and motivation of SLN.

SLN Sustainability frame is the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, those which are linked to SLN’s operations.

 
 

Commitments

SLN is the founding signatory of UNFCCC Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action as of Q4 2018.

 
 

Commitments

SLN is the signatory of SLCP since 2017.

 
 

Commitments

SLN is the signatory of WEPs since 2017.

Sustainable Achievements

Sustainable Developments

Corporate Sustainability Impact Report

Environmental Impact Report

Circularity

Certificates

Policies

Sustainable Developments

SDGs 3 Achievements beyond legal requirements  together with ISO 45001.

SDGs 5, 10, 17 Collaboration with UN Agencies, Government, NGOs, Universities/Academics and professionals to conduct capacity building projects/programs.

SDGs 6 Providing standards beyond legal requirements on wastewater and drinking water.

SDGs 8, 12 Regular facility assessments based on local legislations and universal standards.

SDGs 9 Increasing percentage of digitalization and lean manufacturing systems within operations.

SDGs 12 Providing sustainable materials/products since 2009 via certifications.

SDGs 12 GRI Sustainability report publication as the first garment manufacturer in Türkiye.

SDGs 13 Carbon Footprint measurements and reporting.

SDGs 7,13,17 As of January 2021; I-REC Certified Clean and renewable energy usage in all SLN facilities.

Circularity

The RE:FIBRE project aims to reduce waste and pave the way towards more recycled production models in the future.

Certificates

SLN facilities are certified by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 and uses BCI certified cotton.

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 27001

GOTS

OCS

GRS

RCS

OEKO-TEX

Policies

Environmental Policy

Quality Policy

Corporate Sustainability Policy

Information Security Policy

OHS Policy