FEAV is a supplier for Nike, a brand known internationally for sportswear products. To address Nike’s requirement on waste management, FEAV had been targeting production waste under the general waste category with avoidance as well as increasing recycling and remanufacturing rate as the goal. The principles governing waste management is “classification to reduction; waste to earnings; earnings to valuables.” Production units must strictly adhere to the implementation of waste classification. Waste materials with value shall be sold through procurement units as well as recycled and reused through external organizations or suppliers. Waste without values will be processed through qualified waste management companies.

In September 2020, Nike requested that all waste materials must be processed through means other than incineration and landfill. FEAV held training and presentation for waste management suppliers and formed collaborations in the quest for alternatives. The proposal was completed in February 2021 and confirmed by Nike. In March 2021, waste materials are processed by qualified waste management companies, hence reaching 100% recycling and reuse of waste materials.

In the past, Nike required that suppliers classify waste into 21 categories. Since August 2021, 17 additional classifications have been added, bringing the total to 38 categories. To meet this requirement, FEAV dedicated tremendous time and efforts, and was able to satisfy Nike within a short period of time.

FEAV conducts self-evaluation on the waste management system. Nike’s Vietnamese team made a site visit to inspect plant conditions in 2021 and acknowledged FEAV for its hard work with approval.