2026 ESG Report: We Do Sustainability

Anchored in three strategic pillars—Clean Logistics, Empowered People, and Shared Values—this report reflects not only what we’ve done, but how we’re building for the future.

20 April 2026

As sustainability expectations rise across our industry, this year’s report marks a foundational moment: establishing global baseline metrics, strengthening alignment with the UN SDGs, and deepening collaboration with our customers, suppliers, and employees worldwide.

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Clean Logistics

Reducing the environmental impact of our products and operations.

Clean Logistics focuses on embedding ESG principles into our operations, aligning emissions targets with company-wide goals, and actively engaging in industry collaborations to accelerate progress. We continue to invest in validated emissions data for our customers via OIA Connect, leveraging methodologies like EcoTransIT to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with global standards.

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Emissions reporting: Scope 1-3 data

Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources.
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy.
Scope 3: All other indirect emissions (excluding Scope 2) that occur in our value chain, both upstream and downstream.

Scope 3 reduction strategies

Supporting sustainable procurement decisions
Shipment consolidations
Packaging optimization & fiber reduction
OIA Connect carbon emissions reporting

Empowered People

Improving the lives of our people and their communities.

Empowered People reflects our belief that a resilient supply chain begins with a strong, supported workforce. At OIA, we foster an environment where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed. We focus on equal opportunity hiring, employee development, and workplace well-being.

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Our Workforce

Employee demographics
Engagement survey metrics

Health & Safety Metrics

Lost time incident rate (LTIR)
Days away, restricted, or transferred (DART)
Total recordable incident rate (TRIR)

Employee Appreciation Week

Every year OIA dedicates a full week to celebrating its employees. Different teams gather for in-person celebrations and individuals are recognized company wide via peer-nominated awards.

Shared Values

Creating sustained customer value and improving supply chain resiliency.

Shared Values are brought to life through strong partnerships, community building, and internal alignment. We are co-creating solutions with key customers and suppliers to advance our ESG goals, while also driving internal campaigns to foster awareness, engagement, and collective ownership of our sustainability commitments.

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Fabric-to-Garment (F2G) Container Innovation

This case study highlights how OIA designed a proprietary fabric-to-garment (F2G) device in collaboration with customers, enabling more sustainable storage and transportation of garments on hanger (GOH) products.

Social Responsibility Stories

Pound for hunger
Supporting a local children’s home

Case Study: Co-Creating Smarter Packaging with a Leading Outdoor Apparel Brand

A global outdoor and adventure apparel brand needed to improve packaging durability and reduce unused space within each container—without compromising product protection or operational costs.

Next Steps: Looking Ahead to 2026

We will build on past achievements by deepening emissions accountability, enhancing vendor engagement, and accelerating the adoption of sustainable logistics solutions.
We will deepen partnerships with customers, communities, and employees to deliver shared ESG value.
OIA will continue to invest in policies and people that foster a culture of belonging. We are also prioritizing leadership development at all levels.

Good Health & Wellbeing

Gender Equality

Affordable & Clean Energy

Decent Work & Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

OIA Global is aligning its long-term sustainability goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By establishing clear baselines and metrics, we are creating a consistent, measurable framework for ESG progress across our global operations.

“Sustainability is not just a trend for OIA, it’s a business imperative. We are implementing a robust sustainability framework based on international standards. This is important to our customers because it ensures the quality and reliability of our products and services while minimizing our impact on the environment. We are committed to transparency and will measure our progress according to internationally recognized assessments, driving continuous improvements in our sustainability performance. We expect to deliver results, and we will. Your continued trust is our priority.“
– Brandon Ruggles, Chief Operating Officer