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Workwear Group Holding Sustainability Actions

Published sustainability reports

Workwear Group says it publishes an annual Sustainability Report and keeps an archive of past reports. The company says the report covers its targets, material issues, progress, and case studies, and that it reports to Wesfarmers, its industrial and safety division, customers, and other stakeholders. A 2025 Sustainability Report is also listed on its site, along with 2024, 2023, and 2022 reports. This gives readers a public record of what the company says it has done and where it says it still needs to improve.

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Built a four-pillar strategy

Workwear Group says its sustainability work is organised around four pillars: Trusted Supply, People First, Circular by Design, and Climate Resilience. In plain terms, that means it focuses on responsible sourcing, fair and safe workplaces, designing products and systems to reduce waste, and lowering climate impact. The company says these pillars are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which are global goals for social and environmental progress. It also says the approach is meant to guide practical action across its business.

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Expanded textile recycling

Workwear Group says it has built on an end-of-life recycling solution for uniforms through a partnership with Shred-X and its textile recycling division, TeXtura. It also says it worked on a separate solution for firefighter protective gear that would otherwise have gone to landfill or incineration. These projects are aimed at keeping used workwear and protective clothing in circulation for longer or turning it into new resources instead of waste.

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Cut waste in operations

The company says it has taken practical steps to reduce waste across its business, including packaging and warehouse consumables. It also says it launched a Container Deposit Scheme at its Port Melbourne and Melbourne Airport Distribution Centre sites. A container deposit scheme is a return system where people hand back drink containers for a refund, which helps keep material out of landfill and supports recycling. Workwear Group also says it has introduced a new packaging standard to reduce waste and single-use plastic.

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Improved emissions reporting

Workwear Group says it uses Watershed as its central carbon accounting platform to improve Scope 3 emissions reporting. Scope 3 emissions are the indirect emissions linked to a company’s supply chain and products, and the company says these make up about 99% of its total emissions in FY25. It also says purchased goods and services make up about 65% of its Scope 3 inventory. The move is meant to improve visibility, analysis, and reporting efficiency, which can help the company understand where most of its climate impact sits.

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Maintained key certifications

Workwear Group says it has held ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2015 across its Australian and New Zealand operations. ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard for quality management, which means a company has systems in place to deliver consistent products and services. The company also says it has maintained Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation since 2015. Ethical Clothing Australia is a local accreditation that checks legal and ethical manufacturing in Australia. These are presented as ongoing parts of its responsible production approach.

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Supported community projects

Workwear Group says it has partnered with The Big Issue since 2022 to create social and environmental impact. One project involved six women removing labels and trims from obsolete uniforms so the garments could be donated or reused. The company says this created paid work and skills development for women facing disadvantage, while also reducing textile waste. It also says it supports Global Transitions Foundation, an Australian-registered charity focused on vulnerable children and communities.

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