Environmental Policy

Stateside Merchants, LLC · Brand: Pair of Thieves · Effective September 2026 · Reviewed annually

Purpose

Pair of Thieves makes basics people wear every day. This policy states how Stateside Merchants, LLC accounts for environmental impact in the decisions it controls, and what it expects of the supplier-partners who make its product. It is a statement of operating practice; measurable objectives, where we set them, are recorded separately. Scope This policy applies to Stateside Merchants, LLC, its Pair of Thieves brand operations, and the facilities it owns or leases. Environmental requirements for our supply chain are set out in the Pair of Thieves Vendor Manual (PoTOPS- SRC-MN-002) and are incorporated here by reference.

Our Commitments

  1. Comply. We comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations in the markets where we operate, and we require the same of our supplier-partners. All product must meet US regulatory and legislative requirements.
  2. Measure and disclose. We measure our energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, review the results at least annually, and report them through recognized frameworks, including our annual CDP disclosure.
  3. Decide with impact in view. We treat environmental impact, including material selection, packaging, and freight mode, as a standing consideration in product development and operational decisions, alongside cost, quality, and delivery.
  4. Reduce waste. We work to reduce the waste generated by our offices and distribution operations, and to increase the share diverted from landfill where practical options exist.
  5. Manage chemicals. We require supplier-partners to maintain a chemical management program, to inventory the chemicals used in production annually, and to meet the restricted substance standards referenced in our Vendor Manual.
  6. Hold our supply chain to account. Tier 1 supplier-partners are required to register with the Higg Index, complete an annual facility self-assessment and an annual third-party on-site assessment, and provide traceability across Tiers 1–5 under our Dirt to Shirt requirements. Performance is tracked through our annual Environmental, Ethical, Security & Social Governance audit cycle.
  7. Improve deliberately. We expect to set measurable environmental objectives as our data matures, and to expand this policy accordingly at review. We do not commit to targets we cannot evidence.

Governance and Review

The Director of Production is responsible for implementing this policy. The Quality Assurance Manager maintains the supporting records and prepares the Company’s annual environmental disclosures. This policy is approved by the SVP of Operations and the Head of Legal, and is reviewed and updated at least annually. Questions and reports of concern may be directed to [email protected].

Availability 

This policy is maintained as an internal Pair of Thieves operating document and is made available to customers, supplier-partners, and other interested parties on request.

 

PoT-OPS-ENV-PL-001-Sep26