- COVID-19 pandemic impacted people, supply chains, and customers.
- Supply chain disruptions due to political changes in Malaysia affecting migrant worker recruitment.
- Risks of human rights abuses in supply chains with prevalence of migrant labor, contract workers, refugees, young workers, and vulnerable workers.
The Very Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019-2020 reporting, The Very Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.7K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
7.7K tCO2e
2019-2020
Energy Use
33.9M kWh
2019-2020
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 25% due to reduced business travel during the pandemic.
- 60% of lights in head office utilize energy-efficient LED fittings.
- 44.56% of waste successfully recycled.
- New fulfilment centre (Skygate) is an A-rated energy-certified building with water harvesting technology and potential for solar panel installation.
- Significant reduction in road miles and carbon emissions due to rail freight for imported goods.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Fully map tier 2 supply chain.
- Open six community centers in Southern India.
- Move electricity supply to renewable source.
- Achieve at least 80% recycled content in despatch bags.
- Launch clothing take-back scheme.
📅 Medium-term
- 10,000 workers trained across the supply chain.
- Roll out Kordus app for migrant worker recruitment.
🔭 Long-term
- 100% sustainable cotton by 2022.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Labour and Human RightsPeople and Colleague CultureEnvironmentCommunityAnti-corruptionData Security and PrivacyFinancial Services