Responsible Growth for a Sustainable Future
SHINTS is setting a higher standard for sustainable business through practical ESG initiatives across production sites, employee welfare, and local communities.
Reducing Carbon Emissions in Production
In 2025, SHINTS Ethiopia produced more than 8.6 million garments while emitting a total of 131 tCO2eq. This represents approximately 0.015 kgCO2eq per garment, demonstrating efficient carbon management across the production process.
Annual Emissions Diagram
Powered by a Low-Carbon Energy Grid
Ethiopia's electricity grid is largely powered by hydropower. Based on this low-carbon energy environment, SHINTS Ethiopia maintains carbon emissions at approximately 5% compared with equivalent production in China and Indonesia.
Fair Wages and Employee Welfare
The compensation system at SHINTS Ethiopia exceeds Ethiopia's public-sector minimum wage. When base salary, daily meals, dormitory support, childcare, and other welfare programs are included, total compensation is more than 300% of the public-sector minimum wage.
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Dormitory Support
Company-operated dormitories are provided for employees.
Daily Meal Program
All employees receive three meals a day.
Daycare Center
An on-site daycare center supports approximately 200 children.
Recreational Facilities
Football fields, a basketball court, a tennis court, and rest areas are operated for employees.
Creating a Better Working Environment
SHINTS is committed to improving the quality of life for employees and their families in Ethiopia. Through on-site childcare, education facilities, and rest areas, we support a family-friendly and sustainable working environment.
Expanding Renewable Energy
In 2025, SHINTS Vietnam generated 511,151 kWh of solar energy, nearly doubling the previous year's 259,315 kWh. The share of solar energy in total electricity consumption also increased from 4.3% to 8.4%, demonstrating our continued commitment to energy transition.
Compliance with Global Standards
SHINTS complies with 12 globally recognized certification standards, including ISO, WRAP, and GORE, maintaining trusted, high-level manufacturing standards across its operations.
ISO 9001
International Quality Management System certification. Evaluates document control, production process management, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action), and continuous quality improvement.
ISO 14001
International Environmental Management System certification. Evaluates environmental impact management, legal compliance, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable environmental practices.
RDS
Global certification ensuring animal welfare and supply chain traceability for down and feathers. Covers the entire process from farm to finished product.
Better Work
A global labor standards program jointly operated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC, World Bank Group). Evaluates working conditions, legal compliance, occupational health, and workplace safety.
WRAP Gold
Global certification for ethical manufacturing and social compliance. Assesses working conditions, wages, occupational safety, human rights, and legal compliance. Gold represents the highest certification level.
FWF
International program promoting fair labor practices throughout the garment supply chain. Evaluates wages, working hours, freedom of association, and workplace conditions.
GRS
International certification for recycled materials and supply chain traceability. Covers recycled content, chemical management, environmental performance, and social compliance.
BSCI
European social compliance audit program for global supply chains. Evaluates labor practices, workplace safety, fire safety, wages, and legal compliance.
C-TPAT
Supply chain security program administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Evaluates cargo security, access control, logistics management, and supply chain security practices.
GORE-TEX
Approved manufacturing facility for GORE-TEX products. Evaluates waterproof performance, seam sealing quality, production facilities, and quality management capabilities.
SEDEX
Global ethical trade audit program promoting responsible and sustainable supply chains. Regularly evaluates labor standards, occupational health and safety, environmental practices, business ethics, and legal compliance.
Higg Index
Sustainability self-assessment tool for measuring environmental and social performance in manufacturing facilities. Evaluates environmental impact, labor practices, social responsibility, and operational management.
A 20-Year Journey Built Together
In 2025, SHINTS Vietnam celebrated its 20th anniversary. Building on two decades of growth achieved together with employees and partners, SHINTS will continue to pursue sustainable and responsible shared growth.
