Hela Apparel Holdings receives ISO 14064-1:2018 certification

Team Hela receives certificate from Sustainable Future Group

Marking a key milestone in its sustainability journey, Hela Apparel Holdings has been awarded the prestigious ISO 14064-1:2018 certification by the Sustainable Future Group (SFG).

The ISO 14064-1:2018 certification was awarded to Hela in recognition of the group’s efforts to establish a framework to quantify and report on its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with ISO’s strict requirements as well as implementing a Carbon Management Plan to work towards reducing emissions where possible. A comprehensive group-wide GHG inventory assessment was carried out, which included all applicable direct and indirect Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4 GHG emissions.

“I would like to congratulate Hela for obtaining its ISO certification,” said SFG Managing Director Faris Fausz. 
“Hela is demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing its climate change impact by thoroughly, transparently and properly measuring and reducing its carbon footprint, in line with the most stringent international standards, including ISO 14064-1:2018.”

Hela continuously strives to be a responsible manufacturer and has introduced multiple sustainability initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Numerous plant sustainability and environmental compliance certifications demonstrate these efforts. In particular, Hela has obtained both the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and is working towards B Corp certification.

“This ISO certification is a testament to our constant drive to improve in our sustainability efforts despite the global and local challenges we face today,” said Hela Intimates CEO Shameen Peiris. 

“Hela is committed to being at the forefront of the apparel industry’s drive towards carbon-neutral growth with the aim of a sustainable future for the industry. The certification is a reaffirmation of our long-term commitment to help lower our environmental impact.”

As all other sustainability performance areas impact GHG emissions, Hela will also be setting new targets for energy, water and waste reduction that will support the achievement of its GHG reduction targets. The next step will be to set and receive third-party approval of a near-term GHG emissions reduction target and Net Zero goal under the SBTi, as well as interim KPIs supporting the SBTi reductions target and achievement of true Net-Zero.