Our Commitment to Sustainability Sustainability is how we create long term value for our customers and society. There is not a more important issue than striving toward a safer and better planet. Our platform is based on the pillars of: Compliance We will comply with all customer, international, federal and local government policies, and audit for compliance and maintain action plans that ensure that we move forward. Environmental Excellence We will strive to create a positive impact on the environment through our business policies and development of our people. Our road map will consist of looking for environmentally friendly alternatives in all aspects of our business: raw materials, production methods and production equipment and facilities. Waste Production We will strive for zero landfill, and track and develop for month to month and year over year improvements. Energy Conservation We will do more with less through execution of a vision that continually reduces all resources. We will develop action plans that drive and track continual improvement across all these resources. We are committed to periodically keep our customers and entire industry updated on our progress toward operating a more sustainable company. As of January 1, 2022, approximately 33% of the power used in our domestic decoration and USA made visor facilities will be provided by solar energy. The greenhouse gas emissions avoided is equivalent to over 10 million miles driven by an average passenger vehicle, and the C02 emissions avoided is equivalent to nearly 4.5 million pounds of coal not burned. By the end of 2023, we have an ambitious goal to move our best-selling performance fabrics, including our X210P lineup, to 100% recycled polyester. In addition, we intend on implementing Oeko-Tex®* certified cotton into our collections. Both changes will account for over 75% of products sold and set us on course to make that 100% by the end of 2024. The journey towards sustainability and improved environmental responsibility will not be easy and will require many strategic decisions, new ways of thinking and working. One technology or process will not be the complete answer. It’s more about being bold and having the courage to stand up, make these declarations and begin to align the tactics for our organization and operations.
Our Commitment to People We hold true to our local community’s values, work ethic and diversity while continually striving to reflect the diversity of the greater community that makes up our nation. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment, which in turn delivers better results for our team, our customers and our communities. We believe that what makes you unique is also what makes you valuable. Allowing everyone to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work builds an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of all our team. Most importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is simply the right thing to do.
Our Commitment to the Game Imperial is deeply dedicated to the game of golf and supporting all who maintain the health of our great sport. We recognize that PGA professionals and golf course superintendents play an imperative role in this process every day, and we strive to provide them with the best product and service possible. We believe that growing the game is rooted in making it more accessible for all ages, genders and ethnicities and we support that mission through our partnerships with the AJGA, state and regional golf associations, as well as other partner organizations. Our commitment is to the future of the game, all who enjoy it and every individual who dedicates themselves to golf.
Mike Wrightson, President For more information about Oeko-Tex®, please visit www.oeko-tex.com.
David Shaffer, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Daniel Parenti, Vice President Design & Brand Development