Harnessing Solar Energy for a Greener Tomorrow

Our commitment to sustainability by using solar energy to reduce carbon emissions and drive a greener, more responsible future in garment manufacturing.

Sewing Sustainability in LEED-Certified Spaces

Our commitment to sustainability through LEED-certified green buildings and eco-friendly garment manufacturing.

Garment Manufacturing with a Heart for Community

Our commitment is to uplifting local communities through education, health, disaster recovery, and biodiversity alongside our garment manufacturing

Empowering Minds and Bodies for a Brighter Future

Our commitment to supporting both the physical and mental well-being of our employees, fostering a workplace that promotes growth, inclusion, and a positive future.

Empowering Excellence Through Technology and Sustainability

Our commitment to driving innovation and adopting sustainable practices to deliver exceptional garment solutions

Myanmar’s

1^st

Apparel Manufacturing Facility to Receive LEED Platinum Certification

Amava Apparel, Pathein.
2018

Sri Lanka’s

1^st

Apparel Manufacturing Facility to Receive Step by OEKO-TEX Certification

Concord Apparel, Avissawella.
2020

Guston Sustainability Strategy

At Guston, sustainability is ingrained in our DNA. As one the of industry leaders, we recognize the profound responsibility to champion the environment, support our communities, and nurture our people. Through our commitment to innovation, strategic investments, and robust corporate governance, we embrace the emerging wave of sustainability as an exhilarating opportunity for holistic growth socially, environmentally, and economically.

Pillars of Sustainability

There are four core pillars that make up our sustainability strategy. These pillars guide our overall sustainability journey and ensure that all employees understand and are included in their roles in this journey.

Our Planet

Our People

Our Product

Our Community

Our commitment to reduce our impact on the environment, focusing on water, waste, energy, chemicals and raw materials.

Energy

Reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency and increase renewables

Water

Reduce water consumption, increase use of recycled water, treat water to highest standard.

Waste

Reduce material waste, emissions, effluents & increase recycling, lean production and material optimization

Chemical

Adherence to both national and international laws and regulations, as well as industry-specific requirements such as Restricted Substance Lists (RSL) and Manufacturing Restricted Substance Lists (MRSL).

Our Commitment to support the physical and mental wellbeing of our people and encourage a workplace of diversity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and personal growth.

Wellbeing

Support to enhance physical
and mental wellbeing of our
employees

Training and Education

Support personal and professional growth to encourage career progression and a productive and inspiring work environment.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Support employees and community members to achieve equality based on factors like gender, faith, culture, and physical ability.

Occupational Health and Safety

We strongly believe that the provision of a healthy, comfortable and safe environment for our employees is fundamental.

Our commitment is to create the highest quality products with a focus on innovation, technology, production efficiency, and a highly skilled and passionate workforce.

Raw Materials

Working with customers and raw material suppliers to increase our consumption of sustainable raw materials.

Innovation, Technology and Process Efficiency

The company invests in technologies to achieve sustainability, efficiency, and process goals while simultaneously implementing LEAN manufacturing principles to improve productivity and maintain system discipline across all operations.

Product Safety

Comply with product safety regulations, make sure products contain no hazardous substances, and responsible for prevent hazardous products to reach the market.

Customer Focus

Good customer service, listening customer feedback, and building personalized customer experiences.

Our commitment to create a positive impact in our local communities through financial support, employee engagement, stakeholder engagement, and community initiatives.

Education

Empower individuals in the community through accessible and quality education, fostering personal growth and societal development.

Environment and Biodiversity

Protecting and enhancing the natural environment surrounding all manufacturing facilities.

Community Support

Approach communities who have less attention from the society and need more support in financially and physically.

Health

Support to improve healthcare facilities in surrounding communities.

Our commitment to reduce our impact on the environment, focusing on water, waste, energy, chemicals and raw materials.

Energy

Reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency and increase renewables

Water

Reduce water consumption, increase use of recycled water, treat water to highest standard.

Waste

Reduce material waste, emissions, effluents & increase recycling, lean production and material optimization

Chemical

Our Commitment to support the physical and mental wellbeing of our people and encourage a workplace of diversity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and personal growth.

Wellbeing

Support to enhance physical
and mental wellbeing of our
employees

Training and Education

Support personal and professional growth to encourage career progression and a productive and inspiring work environment.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Support employees and community members to achieve equality based on factors like gender, faith, culture, and physical ability.

Occupational Health and Safety

We strongly believe that the provision of a healthy, comfortable and safe environment for our employees is fundamental.

Our commitment is to create the highest quality products with a focus on innovation, technology, production efficiency, and a highly skilled and passionate workforce.

Raw Materials

Working with customers and raw material suppliers to increase our consumption of sustainable raw materials.

Innovation, Technology and Process Efficiency

Product Safety

Comply with product safety regulations, make sure products contain no hazardous substances, and responsible for prevent hazardous products to reach the market.

Customer Focus

Good customer service, listening customer feedback, and building personalized customer experiences.

Our commitment to create a positive impact in our local communities through financial support, employee engagement, stakeholder engagement, and community initiatives.

Education

Empower individuals in the community through accessible and quality education, fostering personal growth and societal development.

Environment and Biodiversity

Protecting and enhancing the natural environment surrounding all manufacturing facilities.

Community Support

Approach communities who have less attention from the society and need more support in financially and physically.

Health

Support to improve healthcare facilities in surrounding communities.

Our Commitment on Sustainability

We have established comprehensive objectives and delineated key focus areas within each Sustainability Pillar. These objectives are further segmented into monthly, quarterly, and annual targets, supported by rigorous reporting and measurement protocols. This systematic approach enables continuous monitoring and necessary adaptations, ensuring that each facility attains and
sustains and its set targets.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The UN Sustainable Development Goals offer an all-encompassing framework that informs both our corporate decisions and individual actions.

Incorporating these goals as a foundational element, they serve as a linchpin in our sustainability strategy. We are committed to conducting business in a way that prioritizes the future at all times.

Our Journey

Explore Guston’s journey through decades of excellence, marked by growth, innovation, and a relentless commitment to quality and sustainability across diverse global landscapes.

2007

Concord Apparel, Avissawella,SL.

SA 8000 Certified

Establish sustainability strategy for 2018

SA 8000 is a global standard ensuring ethical workplace conditions, covering child and forced labor, health and safety, freedom of association, discrimination, discipline, working hours, and fair wages.

2011

Concord Apparel, Avissawella, SL.

ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 Certified

Guston Lanka, Talawa, SL.

ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 Certified

ISO 9001 is an international standard that defines requirements for a QMS to help organizations consistently deliver products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements, enhancing customer satisfaction.

ISO 14001 is an international standard that provides a framework for organizations to enhance environmental performance, manage environmental responsibilities, and ensure regulatory compliance.

2012

Concord Manufacturing, Thambuttegama, SL

ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 Certified

Guston Lanka, Talawa, SL

SA 8000 Certified

Concord Manufacturing, Thambuttegama, SL

SA 8000 Certified

ISO 14001 is an international standard that provides a framework for organizations to enhance environmental performance, manage environmental responsibilities, and ensure regulatory compliance.

2017

Concord Manufacturing, Thambuttegama, SL

LEED Gold Certified

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, providing a framework for sustainable, efficient, and environmentally responsible buildings.

2018

MG Apparel, Imbulana, SL.

ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 Certified

ISO 14001 is an international standard that provides a framework for organizations to enhance environmental performance, manage environmental responsibilities, and ensure regulatory compliance.

2019

Amava Apparel, Pathien, Myanmar.

ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 Certified

Amava Apparel, Pathien, Myanmar

BSCI Certified

Apparel Manufacturing Facility To Receive STeP by OEKO-TEX Certification Concord Apparel, Avissawella.

Sri Lanka’s 1st

Launch of sustainability strategy for 2025 under

Planet, People, Product and Community

ISO 14001 is an international standard that provides a framework for organizations to enhance environmental performance, manage environmental responsibilities, and ensure regulatory compliance.

BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) is a global program that helps organizations improve working conditions in their supply chains by providing a framework for ethical sourcing, social audits, training, and corrective actions.

STeP by OEKO-TEX® is a certification for sustainable textile and leather production, evaluating facilities on environmental performance, chemical management, social responsibility, quality management, and worker safety.

2020

Guston Amava, Thilawa, Myanmar

BSCI Certified

Concord Manufacturing, Thambuttegama, SL.

GOTS and GRS Certified

Apparel Manufacturing Facility To Receive LEED Platinum Certification Guston Amava, Thilawa.

Myanmar’s 2nd

Apparel Manufacturing Facility To Receive LEED Platinum Certification Amava Apparel, Pathein.

Myanmar’s 1st

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certifies organic textiles, ensuring sustainable and socially responsible production from raw materials to finished products.

GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certifies products with recycled content, ensuring responsible social, environmental, and chemical practices throughout production.

2021

Concord Manufacturing, Thambuttegama, SL.

STeP by OEKO- TEX Certified

MG Apparel, Imbulana, SL.

STeP by OEKO- TEX Certified

Guston Lanka, Talawa, SL.

STeP by OEKO- TEX Certified

2022

Guston Amava, Thilawa, Myanmar.

ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 certified

MG Apparel, Imbulana, SL.

SA 8000 Certified

ISO 14001 is an international standard that provides a framework for organizations to enhance environmental performance, manage environmental responsibilities, and ensure regulatory compliance.

2023

Guston Lanaka, Talawa, SL.

LEED Gold Certified

Concord Footwear, Ulapane, SL.

LEED Gold Certified

2024

MG Apparel, Imbulana, SL Concord Footwear, Ulapane, SL SA 8000 Certified

GOTS and GRS Certified

Concord Footwear, Ulapane, SL

STeP by OEKO- TEX Certified

Concord Footwear, Ulapane, SL

ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 certified

Concord Footwear, Ulapane, SL

SA 8000 Certified

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certifies organic textiles, ensuring sustainable and socially responsible production from raw materials to finished products.

ISO 14001 is an international standard that provides a framework for organizations to enhance environmental performance, manage environmental responsibilities, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Guston ESG Report 2024

This report highlights our commitment to sustainability and community impact. Covering the period from April 2023 to March 2024, it outlines our environmental, social, and economic contributions in alignment with GRI Standards and supported by external assurance. Our key focus areas include risk management, ESG integration, energy efficiency, carbon reduction, employee well-being, diversity, and community engagement.