Welspun USA, Inc.

Welspun USA, Inc. is a distributor and manufacturer in the room operations – linen category providing in-room terry to Avendra customers. Welspun is one of the largest manufacturers of hospitality and home textiles. Over 21 million pieces of towels, 2 million pieces of sheets and 1.4 million pieces of rugs are produced per month in two vertically integrated manufacturing facilities located in India.

Welspun is a diverse owned business enterprise certified through WEConnect International. Welspun has been a global leader in home textiles for over 35 years. Welspun and Avendra have been partners since 2017, servicing the US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean and Central America, providing Avendra customers with products through innovation and technology while always striving to create a smarter, more sustainable planet! Visit Supplier Website.

Diversity

Define how diversity, equity, and inclusion is represented at Welspun USA, Inc. and how it has defined your company.

At Welspun USA, 55% of employees are women. We are also an EEO employer and ensure that DEI training is provided to all the employees. At the group level we have been able to increase the participation of women from 7% in 2014 to > 26% in 2024. We have created “Spun” centers to support women to be financially independent. We also provide support to farmers in the region to improve their cotton crop yield so they can improve their income. Welspun has also “adopted” villages by providing infrastructure like roads, WiFi, schools near our manufacturing facilities.

Sustainability

Define how Welspun USA, Inc. is driving sustainability changes across the company?

We are following ESG strategy (environmental, social and governance) where we have over 120 parameters identified where goals are defined, progress is measured and published regularly. We are working to become carbon neutral and, in those directions, have become a water positive facility, working on solar energy generation, with 100% green STP at facilities.

Long term goals

What are your company’s long-term goals related to diversity and sustainability?

ESG goals are defined with long term goals till 2030, major targets and achievements will last year. These are examples, with similar goals and tracking being done for all the identified parameters. Regarding DEI, Welspun will continue to focus on increasing the share of women in the workforce, support female athletes, and support more than 50,000 farmers to improve their standard of living.

Sustainable and diverse

Participating in the EcoVadis program and certified by Women-Owned Business Enterprise with WEConnect International.