Sustainability Magazine August 2022 | Page 99

Vietnam

With a B Lab score of 57.2 , Vietnam-based denim manufacturer Saitex International tops the list by some margin . As the video here shows , its semiautomated factory in Los Angeles is highly impressive , while also being environmentally friendly – not a moniker often mentioned when it comes to the fashion industry . By using processes that are kinder to the planet and its people , the company is reducing its environmental impact while also benefiting local communities . That means jeans ( and other garments ) made with clean , alternative energy , paying a living wage , and providing ethical working conditions . Special mention goes to Rekut – the social entrepreneurship project that champions diversity and inclusion . Committed to achieving a circular economy , Saitex is leading the world of B Corps – in style .

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