La Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible, adoptada por todos los Estados miembros de las Naciones Unidas en 2015, ofrece un plan compartido para la paz y la prosperidad de las personas y el planeta, ahora y en el futuro. Su núcleo son los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), que son un llamamiento urgente a la acción de todos los países -desarrollados y en desarrollo- en una alianza mundial. Reconocen que acabar con la pobreza y otras privaciones debe ir de la mano de estrategias que mejoren la salud y la educación, reduzcan la desigualdad y estimulen el crecimiento económico. Todo ello sin dejar de abordar el cambio climático y trabajar para preservar nuestros océanos y bosques.

Algunos de nuestros objetivos, compromisos y logros están alineados con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU.

OBJETIVOS DE DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE DE LAS NACIONES UNIDAS

En Mekong’NTO creemos que, como empresa vietnamita que produce prendas de exterior a medida, uniformes escolares y uniformes de empresa, desempeñamos un papel crucial en el impulso de la sostenibilidad. De los 17 llamamientos a la acción, ayudaremos a preservar nuestro planeta y a conseguir una vida mejor para todos participando activamente en los siguientes objetivos:

GOAL 3 – GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Since day one we have been producing high-quality garments that help our clients to perform their jobs, study and practice sports in the most comfortable and healthy way. We create garments that are carefully designed to perform in extreme weather conditions like the ones we often experience in Vietnam.

We treat all our garments with antibacterial products. This not only increases their lifespan but also helps to reduce potential infections to our customers caused by bacteria.

The inks we use to print our outfits are water-based and tested to achieve OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification. Our fabrics are also tested to ensure they are free from harmful particles.

To support good health and wellbeing socially, in 2020 we established our online events platform with the goal to promote and encourage people to practice sport, even during the COVID 19 pandemic. MUDE RUN 10K was our first event, and many more will come.

GOAL 5 – ACHIEVE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS
In Mekong´NTO we treat everybody with the same level of respect and admiration. Our salaries are based on performance and skill, not on gender. In fact, over 50% of the qualified positions in Mekong’NTO, and its factory are held by female staff.

GOAL 7 – ENSURE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND MODERN ENERGY FOR ALL
We are aware of the impact that energy production has on the planet. Our goal is to self-generate at least 50% of our total energy consumption in our production facilities from renewable sources, by 2030.

GOAL 8 – DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
We don’t believe in growth at any cost. The growth of the company must be aligned with a better way of living for all people involved in this project. Our growth must also be respectful of the environment and based on sustainability. This is why we are so convinced that using fabrics made from recycled PET is the future.

On the other hand, providing solid and sustainable jobs is important too, including a decent salary and social protection. This is what we do in Mekong’NTO for all our formal employees. During the Covid pandemic the company did not leave any worker behind. All jobs were maintained on the same terms and conditions.

GOAL 12 – RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
This is one of the most important goals for Mekong´NTO. We’re aware of the impact of producing polyester outfits. This is a great fiber for sportswear, but its origin is crude oil. And nowadays more than 60% of textile products produced worldwide are made of Polyester.

This is why in 2015 we began our research to discover a more sustainable way to make our products. The result is that since 2017 we have produced outfits made with recycled polyester. The raw material used in the yarns for our fabrics now comes from recycled post-consumer materials instead of crude oil. All properties are the same, just a different and more sustainable origin.

Since sourcing this recycled polyester we have encouraged all our customers, schools, companies, sports event organizers and running clubs to change their minds and start using outfits made of recycled polyester fabrics. We can’t reduce the number of manufactured plastic if customers don’t get in the game.

Regarding responsible consumption, we encourage our clients to produce customized garments that can be used longer. For example, if the client doesn’t include dates on the product they are easily reusable or resalable at next year’s event.

GOAL 17 – PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Our commitment to sustainability goes far beyond our walls. To make a real change this is a project that must engage as many people, on as many levels, as possible. This is the reason why we cooperate and build alliances with companies, organizations and individuals who, like us, believe in the power of this change.

Collaborations like:
ReThink Plastic Vietnam