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Since its establishment, Kwong Lung has upheld the highest principle of "bringing warmth to the world," persistently adhering to the beliefs of integrity, commitment, innovation and customer trust. In 2024, it achieved B Corporation certification, promoted by the American organization B Lab, which evaluates companies comprehensively across five dimensions: corporate governance, employee care, community operation, environmental friendliness, and customer impact. This certification ensures that the company's goal is not just to "be the best company in the world," but to be "the best company for the world."

B Lab will re-certify every three years to ensure that companies can truly generate positive social and environmental impacts. Kwong Lung will continue to deepen its commitment to its principles, using integrity, innovation, and a growth mindset to balance the interests of stakeholders. By making communities more friendly, establishing a more robust society, and rebuilding the environment, only then can sustainable operation be achieved.

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co., Ltd. has established a Sustainable Development Committee, consisting of three sub-committees: Corporate Governance, Environmental Protection, and Social Relations. These committees work together to formulate plans related to the environment, sustainable development, and social responsibility. They also compile relevant execution results and stakeholder engagement outcomes to prepare a sustainability report, which is submitted to the board of directors annually. The 2023 Sustainability Report and communication with various stakeholders were presented to the board on August 08, 2024. For details on execution outcomes, please refer to the 2023 Sustainability Report.

Sustainability commitment

The trigger for becoming a B Corporation

Since its establishment in 1966, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co., Ltd. has undergone numerous challenges and changes. It has consistently adhered to the corporate values of integrity, commitment, innovation and customer trust. Kwong Lung has continuously promoted social participation and care through various philanthropic activities, deepening its commitment to sustainability and aiming to fulfill its corporate citizenship responsibilities. It seeks to convey the true value of the enterprise and the beauty of goodwill through concrete actions and care, with "customers, shareholders, employees, environment, and society" as its primary focus, collectively pursuing sustainable growth.

On the path of sustainability, we found that B Corporation certification aligns well with our core values. Kwong Lung continues to refine and strive towards the stringent standards of international certification, continuously reviewing and enhancing our policies for the environment, local communities, and stakeholders. In 2024, we received recognition through B Corporation certification, affirming our commitment to sustainable practices.

Social care

Taiwan and Vietnam Child Nutrition Supplementary Program

Social care

  • 15 Groups

    Long-term collaborating charitable organizations

  • 1,440 boxes

    Donations of supplies to Andrew Charity Association and 1919 Food Bank annually

  • 649 hours

    Service hours contributed by 158 volunteers

  • 1,161 million

    The total amount of charitable donations in both Taiwan and Vietnam regions for the entire year

Taiwan and Vietnam Child Nutrition Supplementary Program

For a business to achieve stable growth, it relies on the healthy development of society, creating a mutually beneficial system. Kwong Lung's ability to thrive in Taiwan stems not only from its contributions to its core business but also from its efforts to enhance various aspects of society such as culture, health, education, and daily life. Leveraging our core strengths, we endeavor to benefit the local community, foster harmony among neighbors, and maintain our longstanding commitment. Step by step, we continue to care for the local communities, aiming to inject warmth into the fabric of society as part of our contribution to public welfare. With a heart of gratitude and actions of support, we strive to foster a closer and mutually beneficial relationship between the business and society.

Public Welfare Statement

At Kwong Lung, we believe in the power of love to illuminate the path forward. We aspire to promote a society where kindness is at its core, continuously assisting more vulnerable groups in need and enhancing the overall well-being of the public.

Throughout our history, Kwong Lung has been actively involved in various charitable activities, providing resources and assistance across Taiwan. We delve deep into communities to understand local needs, ensuring that those who require support receive it, thereby improving their quality of life.

To fulfill our commitment to public welfare and social engagement, we actively collaborate with external organizations and groups, leveraging our company's resources and capabilities to advocate and promote charitable actions. Kwong Lung provides tailored resources for vulnerable groups, including childcare and local care initiatives, harnessing the collective strength of our company and all our employee partners to realize a vision of a better and kinder society.

  • SDGs-Zero Hunger

    Zero Hunger

    Supporting food box and loving breakfast programs to care for vulnerable children, ensuring they can grow up healthy and free from hunger.

  • Quality Education

    Quality Education

    Supporting after-school tutoring and counseling programs for children from disadvantaged families, ensuring they receive development, care, and education, and are able to learn effectively.

  • Childcare and Youth Welfare

    Childcare and Youth Welfare

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      Emergency Relief

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      Food Box

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      After-school Tutoring

  • Community Care

    Community Care

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      Volunteer Activities

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      Warmth in Winter

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      Material Sponsorship

Donation Screening Mechanism

  • Government Registration

    The social welfare units collaborated with Kwong Lung are all established in accordance with the law and approved by the competent authority for social welfare affairs. Their main purpose is to operate social welfare services and social assistance.

  • No Penalty Records

    All social welfare units collaborating with Kwong Lung are regularly audited for any improper conduct and their annual financial status. If found to be penalized by the competent authority, Kwong Lung will permanently cease cooperation with them.

Environmental Friendliness

Currently, the down industry's focus on "safety and environmental protection" is limited to consumers or the products themselves. While this ensures consumer safety, it overlooks the responsibility of producers towards environmental ecology, worker safety, and energy utilization, leading to issues such as energy wastage, safety negligence, and environmental pollution. Kwong Lung's down products have obtained Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, ensuring they are free from harmful chemicals that could endanger human health. However, we do not stop at this.

To further fulfill our responsibility as global citizens, we adopted the Bluesign® standard manufacturing system in 2009, becoming a pioneer in the down industry. This system comprehensively reviews and improves production methods and product forms. We also carefully assess the distance between production locations and downstream customers to reduce carbon emissions from long-distance transportation. Additionally, we have established dedicated wastewater treatment and recycling facilities at production bases worldwide, with specialized technicians overseeing their management and operation.

  • 51 %

    wastewater recycling usage

  • 12,208 KG

    Total weight of recycled down material recovered annually, which is 100% recyclable natural eco-friendly filling material: 12,208 kilograms

  • 2,643,798 MJ

    Total energy saved during the production process: 2,643,798 million joules

Employee Growth and Care

After years of effort, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co., Ltd. has grown into a multinational corporation. Dealing with and managing employees from different cultures poses a significant challenge in terms of fostering cohesion and integration into the company culture. To address this, we have adopted a four-step growth training approach: "pre-job training, on-the-job training, job level management, and self-development," to accelerate employee growth. Through a comprehensive training system, we aim to enhance employees' professional skills and knowledge, nurturing outstanding talents. We welcome young talents who are interested in the garment and down manufacturing industry to join Kwong Lung's team.

Employee Growth and Care

  • 01 Pre-Job Training

    Pre-job training is aimed at providing new employees with an understanding of the company's corporate culture, organizational regulations, service rules, departmental introductions, salary and benefits, as well as basic professional skills.

  • 02 On-the-Job Training

    This includes both internal and external training, such as seminars hosted by relevant professional organizations, regular vendor seminars, and an annual subsidy for each employee's external training expenses for professional courses.

  • 03 Managerial Training

    This training aims to enhance the management abilities of supervisors at all levels, establish team consensus, and leverage the organization's integration capabilities to effectively utilize company resources, thereby achieving overall company objectives. It is divided into three categories: executive level, department level, and general management training.

  • 04 Self-Development

    In addition to enhancing employees' professional skills, we also place special emphasis on the development and training of language abilities. We regularly engage language institutions to conduct classes on-site or provide external training opportunities. This enables employees to study and further their education, encouraging self-improvement.

Production Factory Review Results

For the grassroots workers at production bases, we adhere to local legal regulations to formulate relevant labor systems and policies, and undergo on-site inspections and checks by brand customers. Our efforts in employee compensation and benefits, as well as human rights protection, have been consistently recognized by our brand customers. Particularly regarding child labor policies, Kwong Lung Enterprises strictly adheres to the international ban on employing child labor. Despite being located in third-world countries, we oppose the employment of child labor to safeguard the physical and mental development of children.

As for the regulations on worker compensation and benefits, we strictly adhere to and adjust according to the regulations of the countries where the production bases are located to accommodate changes in laws. While our compliance with local labor laws regarding working hours and occupational health and safety is in line, there is still room for improvement compared to the standards of advanced countries. Currently, through the introduction of total production innovation and lean production management, we aim to enhance worker productivity, reduce waste of time and raw materials, and strive to balance the gap between efficiency and worker rights.

High-Quality Standards

We use biodegradable detergent for precise cleaning in manufacturing down-related products, and recycle wastewater through microbiological treatment for reuse. Compliant with local environmental regulations, we lead the down industry in water management to reduce waste and increase reuse. To minimize ecological impact and carbon emissions, we employ biological treatment for water recovery.

Certified under the Bluesign® standard, our eco-friendly production policies have been recognized. To enhance consumer protection, we've established a dedicated testing center. Beyond basic quality tests, we conduct advanced physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses to ensure down quality surpasses industry standards, safeguarding consumer safety.

High-Quality Standards

Humanitarian Health

With nearly fifty years of history, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co., Ltd. has established itself as a reputable member of the down industry, even joining the International Down and Feather Bureau. While debates persist about the potential transmission of avian influenza through down, we prioritize preventive measures to ensure the safety of our products and consumers.
Since our inception, each production facility closely collaborates with local government inspection units, adhering to rigorous disinfection standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health. We employ high-temperature or chemical fumigation methods, supervised by government authorities, and comply with global customs and quarantine regulations. Additionally, we adopt a global sourcing strategy to minimize the risk of avian influenza. Our commitment to hygiene and safety extends from procurement to production, safeguarding our products and providing customers with peace of mind.
Our efforts in preventing avian influenza transmission reflect our dedication to global epidemic prevention.

Animal Rights

Force-feeding, particularly in the production of foie gras, has long been criticized and has raised doubts about the down industry among the public. However, unlike in the livestock industry, down is merely a by-product of the food industry with minimal contribution to overall revenue. Therefore, its impact on animal welfare is relatively limited. Nevertheless, as one of the leading producers of meticulously washed down, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co., Ltd. believes it has a responsibility to demand humane treatment of animals from farms where its down is sourced.
Kwong Lung Enterprise Co., Ltd. refuses to source down from farms and suppliers that engage in inhumane practices, striving to ensure ethical treatment of animals. Through these efforts, Kwong Lung hopes to influence farms raising ducks and geese to adopt more humane practices, reducing the use of inhumane methods in their breeding processes.

The B Corp certification score of Kwong Lung Enterprise Co., Ltd.

80.2

According to the "Business Impact Assessment" of the B Corp certification, the median score for typical businesses is 50.9 points. Kwong Lung Enterprise Co., Ltd. received an overall score of 80.2 points.

BCorp
  • Governance

    10.0

  • Workers

    38.1

  • Community

    11.1

  • Environment

    18.5

  • Customers

    2.3