It makes sense that comfort and style weren’t always top priorities in hazard protective (HP) clothing; after all, the main focus was protection. But we now know that comfort and style can impact the safety benefits HP workwear provides. The more comfortable HP clothing is, and the more that HP styles align with modern preferences, the more likely it is that workers will wear the proper apparel and have the protection they need when they need it.

The mining industry contributes 2 to 3 percent of global CO2 emissions and has a large role to play in emissions reduction. The industry is facing increasing pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to decarbonize operations. The sustainability of miners is increasingly a focus for the capital markets, with access to capital now more frequently dependent on sustainability. The cost of capital can be 20 to 25 percent higher for those miners with the lowest ESG scores. Simultaneously, customers are exerting increasing pressure.