Interloop Limited’s 2024 Sustainability initiatives reflect the company’s unwavering commitment to responsible business practices rooted in its guiding principles of People, Planet, and Prosperity. As one of Pakistan’s leading textile exporters, Interloop continues to integrate sustainability into every facet of its operations, aligning its strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and internationally recognized frameworks such as GRI and IFRS S1/S2.

During the reporting period (FY2024), Interloop made significant progress in advancing employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and inclusive economic growth. The company provided employment to over 34,000 individuals, including more than 3,900 women, while delivering over 2.13 million training hours through its Technical Training School and other talent development initiatives. Programs like “Humrah” for differently-abled inclusion and “Sahulat” for women’s menstrual health underscore Interloop’s commitment to equity and dignity at the workplace. With 44% of its board comprising women and 93% of workers covered under collective bargaining agreements, the company is setting benchmarks in inclusive governance and workforce representation.

On the environmental front, Interloop reduced 30,809 tons of CO₂e emissions through clean energy initiatives, including solar installations reaching 12.7 MW and widespread adoption of biomass boilers—bringing biomass to 60% of the energy mix. Water conservation efforts led to savings of over 299,000 cubic meters and earned the company Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Gold-Level Certification. LEED Platinum certification for its Apparel Plant 2 further reaffirmed Interloop’s leadership in green building standards. Innovations such as Nano-Bubble technology and Looptrace—its award-winning traceability platform—enhanced circularity and compliance with emerging global regulations.

Economically, Interloop demonstrated robust growth with PKR 157.6 billion in revenue, a 31% increase from the previous year, and USD 529 million in export sales. It continued to invest 4% of profits into community well-being, focusing on education, health, women’s empowerment, and cultural promotion. Notably, the company introduced Loomshake™ yarn, a sustainable textile innovation derived from banana stem waste, reinforcing its dedication to low-impact materials and local value chains.

In conclusion, Interloop’s 2024 report showcases a holistic model of sustainable industrial growth. Through bold investments in people, clean technologies, and community impact, the company is not only reducing its environmental footprint but also contributing meaningfully to Pakistan’s inclusive and resilient development agenda. Interloop’s integrated approach to sustainability offers a roadmap for the textile sector and beyond, proving that commercial success and social responsibility can go hand in hand.

The company’s sustainability initiatives are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and global best practices.

🔹 People: Empowering an Inclusive Workforce

• Employed 34,696 individuals, including 3,900+ women.
• Delivered 2.13 million+ training hours, with a sharp focus on DE&I.
• Expanded the Humrah Program for differently-abled inclusion and Sahulat for women’s menstrual health.
• Trained over 975 technical trainees in FY 2024 alone.
• Achieved 44% board representation by women.
• Ensured 93% coverage of workers under collective bargaining agreements.

🔹 Planet: Leading with Low-Carbon, Circular Solutions

• Reduced 30,809 tons of CO₂e, equal to planting over 509,000 trees.
• Installed 12.7 MW of solar capacity, with expansion underway.
• Transitioned to biomass boilers, increasing biomass share in the energy mix to 60%.
• Achieved 299,173 m³ water conservation and earned AWS Gold Certification.
• Enhanced sustainable material use (BCI, recycled inputs), reaching 8% of total inputs.
• Expanded waste reuse, adopted nano-bubble and waterless dyeing technologies, and upgraded to LEED Platinum certified facilities.

🔹 Prosperity: Driving Economic and Social Value

• Generated PKR 157.6 billion in revenue, a 31% YoY increase.
• Export sales reached USD 529 million, reinforcing Interloop’s role as a top textile exporter.
• Invested 4% of profit into community initiatives—education, health, gender equity, and culture.
• Launched Loomshake™ yarn, a sustainable innovation using banana stem waste.

🔹 Governance & Reporting

• Reported per GRI Standards and voluntarily aligned with IFRS S1 and S2.
• Active in CDP Climate and Water Disclosures, UN Fashion Charter, and ZDHC Supplier to Zero program.