In this fast-paced and ever-evolving era, sustainability is intrinsic to Hartalega’s growth and resilience. As a world-leading glove manufacturer, we strive to create a caring and responsible culture premised on enhancing value for our stakeholders, alongside contributing positively to society.
Underpinning the Group’s sustainability journey are our core values of SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning and Dedication), which we incorporate in everything that we do. Our drive to do the right thing at all times propels us towards fulfilling our vision of becoming the number one glove company that produces and delivers the best and most innovative gloves in the world, and to be recognised as a caring company to the community and environment. To realise this vision, our sustainability approach is structured into key pillars which take into consideration Economic, Environmental and Social factors.
Every aspect of our business revolves around touching lives, directly or indirectly. In line with this, we are focused on ensuring that the Group continues to embrace purposeful growth, guided by our commitment to sustainability and staying true to our mission of protecting lives.
Enriching lives across the world is a guiding principle for Hartalega. With this purpose driving us forward, we are committed to supporting the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, joining global efforts to address prevalent challenges and shape a brighter future for generations to come.
In line with the UN’s SDGs, we focused our sustainability related activities on the SDGs that are greatly influenced by our business operations and where are the changes that we can bring. We have identified 11 out of 17 SDGs as a frame of reference for our sustainability agenda.
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Ensure availability and sustainability management of water and sanitation for all.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productiove employment and decent , work for all.
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.