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Midas Safety, the safety solutions company, has published its first sustainability report for the year 2021, which documents its progress towards better management of its economic, environmental and social impacts, and commitment to “Making Safety Sustainable”.   With 2020 as the baseline year, the report has been produced in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sustainability reporting core standards. It provides stakeholders a complete overview of Midas Safety’s operations in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh from 1 January to 31 December 2021 and sets out targets for 2023. The targets are based around seven pillars: People, Climate, Water, Energy, Waste, Product, and Packaging, which have been identified through guidance from the stakeholders.  The targets The targets have been established by investing in rigorous assessments detailing the impact of current business activities, as well as a customer survey. Midas Safety has set a target to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by reducing greenhouse gas emissions The first targets set out Midas Safety’s commitments are to its people, which includes improvement in gender diversity by 40% and highlights a strong focus on the health and safety of its workers as well as nurturing their talents.    Midas Safety has set a target to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as reducing freshwater intake by 20%, through the 5R Approach setting up effluent treatment and recycling plants.   Minimal environmental and social impact The installation of solar power plants, which will deliver up to 7 megawatts of electricity has also begun. Midas Safety also recognizes the threat that waste can bring to the environment and the impact it can have on greenhouse gas emissions and has set a target to reduce waste by 40% using innovative technologies and converting waste to reusable products.  In response to customers’, and Midas Safety’s own, growing concerns about the effect of manufacturing on the environment the report also sets out a commitment to produce high-quality products, increasing the use of recyclable material by 20% with minimal environmental and social impact, whilst maximizing the economic returns for stakeholders and to have plastic free packaging by 2023.  Authority comment  Hussain Kassam, CEO at Midas Safety, commented: “I would like to thank everyone for their tremendous work in supporting our first sustainability report. To us, corporate governance is about demonstrating accountability, responsibility, and transparency, which shapes our approach to fulfil all our stakeholders’ different needs." "Midas Safety is built upon authentic leadership, a customer-centric approach, innovation, excellence, and empowerment – to deliver sustainability.”   “We are committed to minimizing the impact of our business operations on the planet, from the energy we consume to the resources and materials we use in our manufacturing processes. Our sustainability teams are taking significant steps to reduce the carbon footprint, water and energy intensities, reduce waste and convert the waste into useable products.” 

Midas Safety, a private label supplier of hand-protection to more than 50 countries in the world, has expanded its global marketing team with the appointment of Andrew Blackburn as Global Marketing Director and Diane Dawkins as Global Marketing Manager. Both are joining to support Midas Safety’s strong growth and drive increased brand awareness. About Midas Safety Founded in 1979, Midas Safety is a global, vertically integrated manufacturer of safety gloves and arm protection, leading in compliance, innovation and sustainability. It has factories located in multiple locations in Asia with investments in modern and efficient manufacturing plants, robotics and hybrid glove capabilities. Andrew Blackburn As Global Marketing Director, Andrew will be responsible for overseeing and delivering the global marketing strategy Andrew Blackburn brings a wealth of experience to the group, having spent over ten years at Fortune 100 corporate companies in leadership roles. As Global Marketing Director, Andrew will be responsible for overseeing and delivering the global marketing strategy. Andrew Blackburn commented: “I’m delighted to join Midas Safety to further reinforce its position as a leader in the manufacturing of safety gloves and arm protection, through building on its innovations, technology, manufacturing excellence, and sustainability agenda.” Diane Dawkins Previously having also worked at Fortune 100 corporate companies, Diane Dawkins is an experienced marketing practitioner and strategist with over 20 years of experience in the global supply chain industry and leading PPE brands, implementing marketing and communications solutions to modernise and develop best-in-class practices. At Midas Safety, Diane will be planning and implementing strategies and campaigns to increase customer engagement and drive sales. CEO’s comments Hussain Kassam, CEO of Midas Safety, commented: “I’m delighted to welcome Andrew and Diane to our global marketing team, who have both joined us at a very exciting time for the group as we look to continue our global expansion and increase market share. "They both bring an impressive track-record to the company and I’m confident that with their experience they will be instrumental in leading our next phase of growth.”