American clothing company PVH Corp. that owns brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, IZOD, Arrow, and licenses labels such as Geoffrey Beene, BCBG Max Azria, Chaps, Sean John, and more, has released its eighth annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) report. It features an enhanced global CR strategy to address social and environmental issues affecting PVH the most and an update on the progress on its 2015 initiatives.
The company’s CR program is structured with 10 commitments across three key focus areas: empowering people; preserving the environment; and supporting communities. The strategies cover issues such as building safety, chemical management, greenhouse gases, inclusion and diversity, and supporting the needs of women and children, as mentioned in UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
PVH’s 2015 initiatives highlighted the development of best-in-class apparel manufacturing industry in Ethiopia by global supply chain team; Tommy Hilfiger partnering with the World Wide Fund for Nature to help safeguard water resources in the Taihu and Mekong river basins; Speedo partnering with Italian yarn maker Aquafil and Chinese supplier Parawin to transform nylon factory remnants into new swimsuits. 2015 also witnessed the global launch of PVH University online to expand learning and development opportunities for the 9,000 office-based associates.
