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ShinWon Leads Corporate Participation at Oxfam Trailwalker, Completing a Total of 1,100km
05. 2026
⦁ The initiative reflects ShinWon’s strong ESG commitment, emphasizing direct employee involvement in social impact rather than only financial contributions. 
⦁ As part of its broader sustainability strategy, the company also supported the event with functional apparel and continues to expand ESG practices through innovation, transparency, and global collaboration.


(Seoul, South Korea - May 27, 2026) - ShinWon Corporation (CEO: JJ Park) announced that 44 employees across 11 teams participated in the ‘2026 Oxfam Trailwalker,’ completing a combined total of 1,100 kilometers. The company recorded the largest level of corporate participation in the event this year. Employees across multiple departments — including senior leadership and junior staff — voluntarily took part in the global fundraising challenge, highlighting a company-wide commitment to social impact initiatives.

Rather than limiting its role to financial aid, ShinWon internalized ESG as an organizational culture rooted in direct employee participation. As a global apparel manufacturer with operations across Vietnam, Indonesia, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, ShinWon stated that the initiative aligned closely with its broader commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and advancing responsible business practices worldwide.

As the official sponsor of 2026 Oxfam Trailwalker, ShinWon also produced approximately 1,500 high-performance T-shirts for all participants, event staff, and safety personnel. Designed with functional materials optimized for trail walking, the shirts improved comfort and mobility for participants while reinforcing ShinWon’s commitment to sustainability and collaboration.

ShinWon employees who participated in the event noted that it was an opportunity to experience the true meaning of ESG firsthand, rather than just participating in a walking competition. Members of the ‘ShinWon Planet’ team, representing ShinWon’s ESG team, said, “Completing the course was physically demanding, but supporting one another throughout the challenge reminded us why we participated. Knowing that every step could help someone in need motivated us to keep going.”

This active employee participation reflects a broader shift in the global fashion industry, where climate concerns and supply chain accountability are redefining sustainability as a core business priority rather than a mere corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. As global buyers and consumers increasingly prioritize supply chain transparency, the South Korean fashion industry is focusing more on sustainability as a core competitive advantage.



This alignment is central to the ESG management strategy that ShinWon has been pursuing. In 2023, ShinWon established its ESG vision, ‘Won Fashion, One Impact,’ and has been advancing its operations through three core strategies: practicing responsible governance, leading a sustainable fashion ecosystem, and expanding mutually beneficial management for stakeholders.

To ensure that this ESG strategy becomes embedded in employees’ daily routines, ShinWon operates various internal programs. Last March, the company invited the environmental team leader from Patagonia, a global eco-friendly outdoor brand, to its headquarters for an ESG lecture. The lecture addressed the limitations of the traditional production-sales-disposal model and shared a case study of a transition to circular technology that increased the proportion of recycled materials to 84% through product collection and material regeneration.

The lecture also introduced practical examples aimed at extending product lifespans and establishing resource circulation systems, including repair services and the recycling of discarded fishing nets (NetPlus) and fabric scraps. It emphasized that corporate authenticity comes from practical actions where business growth and environmental protection coexist.

Alongside these efforts, ShinWon is building a technology-based production system to minimize waste and enhance transparency. By introducing AI-based smart factories and a blockchain-based supply chain tracking system, the company is improving efficiency and transparency across the entire production process. The company also reduces environmental impact from the design stage by using 3D virtual sampling technology, which minimizes raw material use and waste generated during physical sample production.

Based on these sustainability practices, ShinWon continues its transparent management activities, including joining the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and publishing sustainability reports, while expanding cooperation with clients and the global market.

“Sustainability is no longer optional in the global fashion industry,” said JJ Park, CEO of ShinWon. “We will continue strengthening ESG management across our operations while building a more responsible and sustainable fashion ecosystem together with our stakeholders.”