HOMEABOUT US BUSINESSES RESPONSIBILITYNEWSCONTACT US OUR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Our Values SIL Group was formed by people with a real working knowledge and passion for the textile industry. Our businesses operate with complete integrity. This means dealing honestly with customers, suppliers, partners and our employees and generating trust and peace of mind throughout our worldwide network. Many of our fabrics are seen on the catwalks of Paris, London, Milan and New York and in the world’s most prestigious tailors and fashion retailers, but we never forget that the quality of our product relies on farmers, herders, yarn merchants, dyers, weavers and finishers. Their welfare is paramount in the sustainable production of the world’s finest fibres and cloths. Sustainability and Environmental We work with natural fibres and our commitment to good environmental practices is entwined in our DNA. In the broadest sense sustainability means maintaining sustainable livelihoods for everyone we work with, whilst protecting the environment. SIL Group’s luxury fibres come from certified sources in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America. Our responsibilities therefore extend from sustainable industrial practices within our mills to offering customers peace of mind in terms of quality, traceability and sustainability. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, promoting animal welfare, and preserving our planet’s natural resources. Our buyers carry out regular visits to the regions of origin and we strongly believe that only the best looked after animals produce the best fibres. Our nine environmental objectives reinforce our commitment to: Meet or exceed all applicable environmental legislation and codes of practice Minimise waste and maximise recycling of all materials. Aim for Zero Waste to Landfill. Rationalise energy-efficiency and water consumption within our buildings and processes. Source raw materials and products from environmentally responsible suppliers who comply with codes of practise, such as the SFA. Assess the environmental impact of new processes or products before implementation Monitor business travel and consider tele or video-conferencing alternatives Raise our employees’ environmental awareness and encourage best practice Reduce all environmental impacts on local communities from our premises. Use electronic communications where possible to reduce the use of paper. Safety, Health and Quality Training & Development Community Equality Modern Slavery About Us Our Group is a vertically integrated group of textile companies based around Bradford, West Yorkshire. Formed by people with a real working knowledge and passion for the textile industry it has grown organically to become one of the largest in the UK, continually delivering textile excellence to customers across the globe. Pages Home About Us Our Businesses Responsibility News Careers Contact Us Latest News Abbotsford: Mount Zion to Illingworth Moor Flower Parade Joshua Ellis: The Cashmere Stole – A Seasonal Top Five John Foster: Introducing AW22/23 Joshua Ellis: Yorkshire heritage and the cashmere stole William Halstead: Special Development Tartan Search SIL Holdings Ltd Ladywell Mills, Hall Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD4 7DF +44 (0) 1274 726 744 info@silgroup.co.uk The SIL Group is a trading name of SIL Holdings Ltd