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and development. We will work on developing required
capabilities to deliver business growth by attracting, retaining
and developing our talent on competencies required for the
future. We will take on the challenges in achieving our vision by
building on systems that boost employee engagement. We will
ensure that we build a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
with equal opportunities for all.
Yaqub Ahsan, Chief Information Officer, heading Digital
Transformation said that we will drive efficiencies through
digitalization and provide transparency to our customers with
real time information. Technology will be one of our primary
enablers in our journey to be bigger and better. We will improve
Top & Middle Management keenly listening to the CEO
highlighting company's diversification strategy productivity through digitalization and automation including;
Digital Design and Development, Digital Supply Chain and fully
Faryal Sadiq, VP Sales & Marketing, spearheading integrated ERP, Industry 4.0 inspired manufacturing, real time
‘Responsible Business’ also shared her thoughts at the Data Analytics for decision making and transparency, AI based
occasion. She said that our commitment to sustainability decision making and digital engagement with our partners.
is deeply rooted within the company’s Mission, creating
benefits for all our stakeholders – a Partner of Choice for Aqeel Ahmad, VP People & OD who will be accelerating Agile
all. She highlighted that Interloop will continue to lead with Manufacturing shared his thoughts by saying that we will
purpose, creating positive change for our communities. double down on our efforts to create an agile organization,
We will invest 4% of profits into creating inclusive and fair retaining our competitive position as a responsive high quality
opportunities for community well-being through education, manufacturer. We will be focusing on built in quality whilst
sports and health. reducing development and production lead times, applying
lean manufacturing tools and mindset throughout the
She informed the audience that Interloop has elevated its organization, achieving economies of scale.
commitment to the environment by joining Fashion
Industry’s Charter for Climate Action under the auspices
of UN Climate to drive net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
Faryal added that we will work towards a target of 25%
GHG emission reductions by FY2026 through large scale
roll out of renewable and clean energy and promote
environmental programs throughout our operations.
We will amplify our sustainable product offering, targeting 7
out of 10 of our raw-materials to be from sustainable sources,
reducing water consumption by 25%, diverting 100% of our
waste from landfills and ensuring zero discharge of hazardous
chemicals, she said.
Aqeel Ahmad, VP People & OD, and Saira Khan, SGM Strategic
Saira Khan, SGM Strategic HR and L&D, leading the ‘People’ HR & L&D at the roll-out sessions
focus area exclaimed that we will be working towards building
a diverse, inclusive and engaged workforce, creating a high In line with Vision 2025, Interloop’s new logo was also launched
performing organization. She added that we will achieve our during the ceremony which reflects the rich heritage, strong
vision by truly unleashing the potential of our people, as our business position and future aspirations of the organization.
vision sets out to be a Partner of Choice for all stakeholders, The new corporate video was also showcased at the event.
particularly for our people, who truly are the fabric of the
organization. Towards the end, Sohail Zindani; a talent and performance
consultant, involved the audience in team activities and shared
Vision 2025 will create multiple growth opportunities for our interesting insights from business as well as life in a very interactive
people across a diversified set of roles ensuring career growth and joyful way, communicating important learnings, effectively.

Team members from different business categories learning the objective of Vision 2025, in order to get aligned and work towards
sustainable growth collectively

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