Annual Report

The report describes Levi Strauss & Co.'s move to ban sandblasting throughout its supply chain and the launch of Water<Less jeans, which use an average of 28% less water in finishing, with some products reaching up to 96%. It also reports that the company was on track to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from owned and operated locations by 11% worldwide by the end of 2011, compared with 2007. The sustainability discussion covers product design, consumer care, and community programs.