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MG Apparel — Mahmood Group
Sustainability & Traceability

Responsible Manufacturing,Traceable Sourcing

From cotton field to fashion, sustainability is built into how the business operates, not managed as a separate initiative, but embedded into sourcing, manufacturing, workforce systems, and governance.

Climate, Energy & Water

Managing Impact

MG Apparel manages environmental performance through integrated systems covering energy use, water stewardship, and carbon emissions, and guided by a Net Zero commitment for 2050 aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Climate & Energy

Climate & Energy

  • 2.4 MW renewable energy capacity (on-site solar)
  • 7.15% annual emissions reduction achieved
  • 1,455,305 kWh in annual electricity reduction
Water & Resource Management

Water & Resource Management

Closed-loop water systems, built on Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) principles, reduce freshwater dependency and maximize reuse across operations.

  • 80% wastewater recycled
  • 60 m³/hour Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) capacity
  • 12,000 gallons rainwater harvesting capacity
  • 56 liters/garment (denim) · 28 liters/garment (non-denim) water consumption
Sustainable Production Technology

Process Innovation

Production processes reflect state-of-the-art technology, reducing water, chemical, and energy use while maintaining product quality.

Key Technologies

Compliance

  • ZDHC-aligned chemical management
  • Controlled input usage across all processes
Key Technologies
Governance & Standards

Compliance AcrossEvery Stage

Decisions across sourcing, manufacturing, compliance, and engineering are guided by cross-functional oversight and a defined set of internationally recognized standards.

Factory and Social Compliance

  • WRAP
  • BSCI
  • Sedex
  • CTPAT

Quality & Safety

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 45001
  • OEKO-TEX STeP
  • OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN

Cotton

  • BCI
  • Supima
  • Cotton USA
  • Cotton Africa

Product and Materials

  • GOTS
  • GRS
  • RCS
  • OCS
  • Regenagri
  • FSC
  • OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Environmental Compliance

  • LEED Platinum
  • ISO 14001

Assessment Platforms

  • SLCP
  • Higg Index

Industry Engagement

UN Global Compact (UNGC)Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs)Pakistan Business CouncilAll Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA)GIZAccordPakistan Textile CouncilUN Women
Cotton Sourcing & Agricultural Programs

Four Programs, One Goal:Reliable Cotton Sourcing

Cotton sourcing is structured around long-term supply reliability, built on direct partnerships with farming communities rather than transactional purchasing. Four farm-level programmes, developed in partnership with Mahmood Group, give farmers access to certification training and improved agricultural practices that strengthen soil health and reduce reliance on chemical inputs over time. Beyond training, farmers gain access to better inputs and stronger market linkages, improvements that support both environmental outcomes and crop yield, creating a more stable and resilient cotton supply for the business and its partners.
Better Cotton

Better Cotton

31,597 acres · 7,907 farmers

Better Cotton

31,597 acres7,907 farmers

Certification training and improved agricultural practices delivered at farm level in partnership with Mahmood Group.

Organic Cotton

Organic Cotton

7,720 acres · 1,088 farmers

Organic Cotton

7,720 acres1,088 farmers

Organic cultivation programmes that strengthen soil health and reduce reliance on chemical inputs over time.

Regenagri

Regenagri

13,081 acres · 3,367 farmers

Regenagri

13,081 acres3,367 farmers

Regenerative agriculture practices supporting long-term soil health, biodiversity and yield stability.

Brown Cotton

Brown Cotton

100 acres · SAMA Verte

Brown Cotton

100 acresSAMA Verte

A 100 acre naturally coloured cotton project in Shujabaad, implemented by SAMA Verte.

Traceability

Traceability Built Intothe Supply Chain

MG Apparel tracks materials across its supply chain through a combination of internal systems and digital dashboards. An internal ERP system supports real-time monitoring of production, giving visibility into process and resource use at the factory level. This is paired with TextileGenesis, a digital traceability platform used to verify and document material origin and movement from farm to finished product.

Together, these systems are being expanded to link farm-level sourcing with downstream production, supporting the transparency global brands and regulators increasingly require, including digital product passports and enhanced supply chain disclosure.

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People & Workforce

A Workforce Builton Inclusion

People are at the center of MG Apparel, with a growing workforce supported through training, career development, and opportunities across every stage of manufacturing.

Employee Development Programs

  • Lighthouse — leadership and professional development training
  • Beena & Nisaab — skill enhancement and literacy programs for non-management employees
  • Skill Sphere — technical stitching training pathway with employment on completion
  • ReviveHer — supporting women returning to the workforce after career breaks
  • STEM-focused initiatives increasing women's participation in technical and innovation roles
  • Financial & Legal Literacy Programs — training in financial and legal literacy for employees, including a digital literacy initiative for women through partnerships with Jazz and Legal Aid Society
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Employee Development Programs