Celebrating Impact in Action: Worldly Recognizes Sustainability Leadership Within Its Customer Community

Article key points: 

• Worldly introduced the inaugural Impact in Action Awards at the 2025 Customer Forum in Hong Kong to celebrate customers turning sustainability data into measurable environmental and social impact.
• The awards honored companies across five categories: Human & Environmental Excellence; Data to Action; Connected Impact; Trailblazer Supplier; and Harmony with Nature. 
• The awards spotlight industry leaders and recognize that true sustainability progress comes from individuals and teams committed to transforming insights into action.
• Award nominations for the 2026 Worldly Impact in Action Awards will open mid-next year. Make sure to look out for nominations and submit yourself or another outstanding organization.

Recognizing industry leaders driving sustainability forward

At Worldly, we know that data is just the starting point for decisions that drive actions, which in turn drive real impact. With a network of over 40,000 brands, retailers, and manufacturers on the Worldly platform, we also know our customers are doing great things each day. From some of the largest brands and retailers to key manufacturers across the globe, Worldly customers are moving the needle on environmental sustainability, fair social and labor practices, risk reduction, and supply chain transparency. 

This is why, at the 2025 Worldly Customer Forum in Hong Kong, we presented five customers with the first-ever Worldly Impact in Action Awards. 

Read on to learn more about what each winning company, along with its people, is doing to truly demonstrate impact in action. 

Human & Environmental Excellence Award winner: MAS Holdings 

Nemanthie Kooragamage accepting on behalf of MAS Holdings

MAS Holdings has never been one to choose between bold environmental targets and social impact—it pursues both with equal conviction.

This year, MAS continued to redefine what integrated sustainability looks like. From investments into materials of the future with HeiQ AeoniQ™ and collaborating with Ambercycle to advance circular material offtakes, to scaling inclusive initiatives like Women Go Beyond. MAS’s ongoing efforts efforts reflect the company’s deep understanding that bold products, environmental sustainability, and social equity go hand in hand. MAS doesn’t just implement programs—it builds movements, inspiring supplier–customer partnerships that prioritize long-term, systemic change.

Connected Impact Award winner: Target

Stephanie Liao accepting on behalf of Target

By aligning sourcing, compliance, and sustainability teams, Target has scaled Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) and Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (FSLM) adoption across 96 percent of Tier 1 suppliers, while reducing duplicative audits—freeing resources for deeper

factory improvements. Its story is a testament to what’s possible when operational alignment meets bold ambition.

Trailblazer Supplier Award winner: Lenzing

Award accepted by Joe Franks of Worldly on behalf of Lenzing

Lenzing proves that suppliers are leaders, not just participants, in sustainability efforts across the supply chain. With an unwavering focus on circular manufacturing, water stewardship, and verified impact data, Lenzing has pushed the industry forward. Its global Higg FEM verification rates far exceed industry norms—not for recognition, but because it believes transparency builds trust, and trust drives progress.

Harmony with Nature Award winner: Legend Swimwear Factory

Cecilia Chan accepting on behalf of Legend Swimwear Factory

Sometimes, the most powerful sustainability stories are the ones that hit closest to home—literally. For decades, Legend Swimwear Factory has operated in harmony with the delicate orchid ecosystems near its facilities. In recent years, it deepened its efforts by developing an advanced water system to protect and preserve the surrounding environment. Legend’s story reminds us that stewardship isn’t always about scale; it’s about care, consistency, and community.

Join us in celebrating our Impact in Action Award winners

The Worldly Customer Forum is finished for 2025, but our award recipients and many others across the Worldly network of over 40,000 brands, retailers, and suppliers continue to do the difficult work each and every day. 

We hope this year’s inaugural winners will inspire you to explore all the ways you can drive impact in action at your organization this year, and beyond. 

Stay tuned for award nominations to open again in mid-2026. We look forward to hearing how you and your industry peers are excelling in these areas—and recognizing your achievements too!