Sustainability Commitment - Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) is enhancing its sustainability efforts through targeted actions in key impact areas, as outlined in its 2024 Sustainability Goals and Metrics Report [1] - The report highlights progress in waste reduction, circularity, responsible cotton sourcing, and chemical management [1] Waste Management - LS&Co. is pursuing TRUE Zero Waste certifications for its company-operated facilities, with the Henderson, Nevada distribution center achieving TRUE Silver certification and a 95.2% waste diversion rate in 2023 [2] - The Northampton Distribution Center in the U.K. has also achieved TRUE Certification, diverting 90.8% of waste from landfills during the same period [2] - The company aims for zero waste to landfill from its facilities and a 50% waste diversion rate across strategic suppliers by 2030, with key suppliers diverting 77% of waste from landfills in 2024, a 1% increase from the previous year [3] Cotton Sourcing - In 2024, LS&Co. sourced over 80,000 metric tonnes of cotton, which constitutes nearly 90% of the raw materials used annually for its products [4] - The company acknowledges that climate change poses risks to cotton supply and production, despite some short-term benefits suggested by climate modeling [5] - To mitigate these risks, LS&Co. participates in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and supports initiatives like the Better Cotton Initiative and the Organic Cotton Accelerator [6] Supply Chain Resilience - LS&Co.'s suppliers purchase cotton globally and ensure redundancy in the supply chain to minimize risks from disruptions caused by weather and climate-related issues [7] - The company’s supply chain is designed to be resilient, with any associated cost increases expected to be absorbed into regular business activities and considered in financial planning [7]

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Sustainability Initiatives - NYU's Swap Shop program aims to help students save money and reduce waste by providing free, gently used items [1] - The program collected approximately 5,000 items from students and other locations [1] - The initiative diverts items from the waste cycle, reducing landfill waste and the environmental impact of manufacturing new products [2] - The program promotes reuse and reduces waste in a city with a high rate of change and disposal [3] Environmental Impact - The initiative addresses both landfill waste and the pollution generated by manufacturing new items [2] - The program emphasizes collective responsibility for sustainability, rather than individual burden [4] - The initiative aims to change individual decisions that contribute to waste accumulation by providing an easy alternative for reuse [5]

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Environmental Impact of Basketball Waste - The industry produces 40 to 50 million basketballs annually, enough to fill an auditorium 10 times over [2] - A staggering 95% of basketballs end up in landfills or are burned [2] - Discarded basketballs decompose into toxic microplastics, polluting soil, water, and air [3] Consumer Behavior and Waste Generation - A survey at YCIS indicates the average student owns almost two basketballs, with some owning six or more [4] - This consumption pattern contributes to a global waste problem [4] Proposed Solutions for Sustainability - Encourage consumers to extend the lifespan of their basketballs [6] - Promote repairing damaged basketballs instead of discarding them [6] - Support recycling or donation programs, such as Wilson's Rebound, to repurpose old basketballs [6] - Advocate for reduced consumption of new basketballs [6]