Contribution of KMN Environmental Impact towards United Nations SDGs

Our flagship initiative, RagBag, is a holistic circular economy model that contributes directly to the following SDGs:

🌍 SDG Contributions through RagBag Initiative:

• SDG 1 – No Poverty: By generating dignified income for women and LGBTQ individuals from marginalized communities.
• SDG 2 – Zero Hunger: Livelihood generation improves food security within beneficiary households.
• SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being: Reducing landfill waste and plastic use leads to cleaner air, water, and healthier communities.
• SDG 5 – Gender Equality: 90% of our workforce consists of women and LGBTQ individuals, trained and empowered for economic independence.
• SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth: We’ve created over 225 green jobs rooted in sustainability and upskilling.
• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities: Focused inclusion of underrepresented communities in the green economy.
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities: Promoting responsible waste management and eco-awareness in urban slums and housing societies.
• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production: Upcycling post-consumer textile waste into useful, eco-friendly lifestyle products.
• SDG 13 – Climate Action: Prevented over 450,000 kg of CO₂ emissions and replaced 7.5 million single-use plastic bags.
• SDG 14 – Life Below Water: By reducing plastic pollution that often ends up in water bodies.
• SDG 15 – Life on Land: Minimizing textile and plastic waste in landfills helps restore soil and biodiversity.
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Collaborations with CSR partners, academic institutions, incubators, and government bodies amplify our impact.

Our Environment Policy ensures measurable impact, defines sustainable production practices, outlines responsible material sourcing, and integrates community-led climate action, making the RagBag initiative both environmentally restorative and socially transformative.