Rising ESG in fashion
Toward sustainable growth
July-August. 2026 | @ green • FOREIGN NEWS 21
Sustainable water, stronger Oman
OMAN is embracing technology and sustainable practices to enhance water management, with Nama Water Services launching a new ESG-focused operating model as part of the country’ s drive for a more resilient economy under Oman Vision 2040.
The company is developing a data- and AI-based system to optimise operations and use information more effectively. Nama also plans to deploy advanced technology across various processes to boost efficiency and prepare for future needs.
In a country where water security is closely tied to sustainable development and economic stability, these changes matter beyond the company. Nama currently provides water services to over four million people across Oman.
The company is also exploring sustainable finance to support its plans. Its new financial sustainability framework includes green, blue, and social bonds, which can help fund projects with environmental and social benefits.
Nama is expanding its portfolio of lowemission solutions and renewable energy projects to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. This strategy also supports Oman’ s broader net-zero ambitions.
Green Harvest, one of Nama’ s initiatives, aims to use natural resources more efficiently and strengthen the sector’ s resilience to climate change, while also generating economic value. Last year, Nama’ s sustainability efforts contributed over OMR 100 million locally, supporting small businesses and local content development.
Nama is following a roadmap through 2027 aligned with Global Reporting Initiative standards. The plan includes new policies, operational improvements, and enhanced sustainability practices.
Amid rising climate and resource
Rising ESG in fashion
SUSTAINABILITY is now at the heart of Hong Kong’ s fashion industry, as the sector grows more confident in environmental, social, and governance( ESG) practices.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported that the 2026 ESG Index rose to 65.5, up 2.3 percentage points from 2025. This highlights Hong Kong’ s rising profile as a centre for sustainable fashion and ESG-driven opportunities.
These findings, drawn from surveys at major HKTDC trade fairs and events, show that sustainability is also delivering financial benefits to many businesses.
Across the sector, ESG is increasingly valuable. Among exhibitors offering ESG-related products or services, 61 per cent reported profit margins rising by at least 10 per cent, and 47 per cent of buyers were willing to pay a premium of 10 per cent or more.
The proportion of industry practitioners who considered ESG essential grew from 85 per cent in 2025 to 92 per cent in 2026.
The share rating ESG as very important rose from 15 to 23 per cent, while mainland China reached 45 per cent, up 27 percentage points. HKTDC Principal Economist Alice Tsang said sustainability now drives the industry, with more companies adopting ESG and seeing financial gains. – @ green
pressures, Oman is redefining water management. By integrating digital technology, sustainable finance, and environmental initiatives, Nama is making the country’ s water system more efficient and future-ready.
Toward sustainable growth
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tainability into agriculture, with 33.5 hectares of GLOBAL G. A. P. certified fields in Dak Nong and Long An by 2025.
This move aims to strengthen control over raw materials while increasing the value of Vietnamese agricultural products. Nature Foods employs processing methods such as freeze-drying to develop products for both domestic and international markets.
In 2026, the company aims to cut electricity and water use per tonne by five er cent, begin a rooftop solar project, and improve raw-material traceability
These targets show a shift from simply reporting environmental
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data to using it for decision-making, reflecting the need for tighter resource control as sustainability standards rise.
Nature Foods says its ESG strategy
NATURE Foods is boosting sustainability as environmental concerns grow across the supply chain. Its 2025 ESG report covers key resource use, meets global standards, and VietESG independently reviewed it.
In 2025, Nature Foods consumed over 7.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and 4.3 million kilograms of biomass fuel. Its operations generated 5,171 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, with water consumption totalling 170,424 cubic metres.
Waste remains a challenge, with only eight per cent of last year’ s 1.43 million kilograms recycled. Meanwhile, Nature Foods is also expanding sussupports
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people, communities, and the environment, aligning with Vietnam’ s broader move toward sustainable growth. |