SINGAPORE – Textile dyestuff supplier DyStar has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as part of its strategic initiative to strengthen its commitment towards sustainability in the textile chemicals sector.

The company says that it is pleased to take the pledge according to the ten principles of UNGC and adopt this globally recognised policy framework for the development, implementation, and disclosure of environmental, social, and governance policies and practices within the company.

Signing the Letter of Commitment, Harry Dobrowolski, CEO/President of the DyStar Group said “Our membership of the United Nations Global Compact signifies our commitment to adopt more positive and sustainable practices in our daily operations through innovation, commerce, technology and services that benefits the economies and societies worldwide.”

DyStar is a founding member of ETAD, a System Partner of bluesign and a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and Textile Exchange. It adheres to the principles of SA 8000 standards for Social accountability.

The company also recently issued its first corporate Sustainability Report prepared according to GRI principles.