Sustainability

At Hesni sustainability is not a buzz word, it is deep belief about the right way to work. We strive to be as environmentally friendly as possible, recognizing that our actions today will impact generations to come. Critical to our sustainable approach is for every employee to have dignity, respect, and pride in their work

Labor Practices

  • We strive to guarantee the best possible working environment and ensure the fair and respectful treatment of all employees

  • Critical to employee satisfaction is self-respect, dignity, and pride in our work. It is very important that every employee knows that their job contributes to the overall success of the company.

  • Among other benefits, we offer private medical insurance, life insurance, and transportation to all our employees.

  • We comply fully with domestic and international laws and guidelines for social best practices including SEDEX, the Higg index FSLM, and are rated A by Inditex for social compliance

Water & Energy

  • With one of the largest biological waste water treatment plants in the region, Hesni treats up to 6000 cubic meters of water daily

  • Since 2014 Hesni has undertaken several energy saving projects, investing in new technology and chemicals that have resulted in a 40% reduction in total water and gas consumption

  • Hesni is accredited by Inditex group as ‘Good for Water‘ in the Join Life Program, and is accredited by the Higg Index FEM environmental audit

Chemicals

  • Hesni is in full compliance with the OEKO-TEX and ZDHC standards, avoiding completely the use of any environmentally hazardous chemicals

  • We are also fully certified by the GOTS for organic dyeing, printing, and finishing of organic fibers

  • Whenever possible Hesni tries to reduce, reuse, or recycle chemicals, pictured on the left is our caustic soda recycling unit