‘Excellent’ 4.8 out of 5
Return to previous page
Female Leaders
Female Leaders
Female
Lead
“If your actions create a legacy that INSPIRES others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.”
Dolly Parton
Women leading women
Bags of Ethics proudly boasts an 80% female workforce,
with over 70% of leadership roles being held by women. And that goes right to the top with our CEO, Smruti Sriram. Since joining Supreme Creations as CEO in 2013, Smruti was chosen as an ambassador for the UK Trade & Investment’s ‘Business is Great’ campaign. She was named in the BBC’s 100 Women of 2014 and featured in Management Today and the Sunday Times’s 35 Women Under 35 list in the same year.
Now, Smruti uses her influential voice to educate, empower and inspire other business and individuals to adopt more sustainable practices. She frequently speaks on panels and podcasts, lectures business students, judges sustainability awards and leads inspirational business trips. All while building a network of like-minded leaders, many of whom are also female.
Changing the dialogue
Many of the women who work in our factory in Pondicherry, India, are from very humble backgrounds, but the stable jobs and fair salaries available to them at Bags of Ethics allows them to become pillars of their communities and often the main breadwinners for their families. By offering training and encouraging our employees to learn new skills, these women are able to create a better future for the next generation. Many of our young employees have gone on to start familes, with their children growing up to become engineers and doctors.
We have a lot of pride and respect for our team – we greatly value their wellbeing, celebrate their hard work and encourage them to develop within their roles. As a result we have one of the lowest worker turnover rates in the industry, with a 10 year average length of service.
S Lakshmi’s Story
Translated from Tamil the native language of South India.
“I’ve been working at Bags of Ethics for 12 years and I love what I do. It is like a family atmosphere here – my managers are not like in other factories – they are like my friends… I feel that coming to work gives me a lot of energy and pride.”
How we support women
Judging Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2023 & 2024
Supporting women through our work with the Hygiene Bank charity
Mentoring young women through the Wings of Hope charity
Testimonials from our UK-India Market & Sustainability visit
Jamila Saidi, Department for Business & Trade
Sylvie Freund-Pickavance, The Biscester Collection
Caroline Rush, British Fashion Council speaking with Dr. R. Sri Ram
Knowledge is Power
Our YouTube Plant Room series delves into some of the most fascinating issues in sustainability and manufacturing. Join our CEO, Smruti, as she talks to industry leaders and renowned experts.
How did plastic become a problem and how to live without?
Sian Sutherland, Co-Founder of A Plastic Planet
Discussion about the global plastic crisis, highlighting why recycling alone is insufficient and emphasising the need for a fundamental shift toward sustainable alternatives.
Eco-labelling and Greenwashing
Beth Knight, Cambridge Head Tutor
Insights on business sustainability, Ecolabel challenges, and Beth's game-changing solution – the digital product passport. Discover how this innovative concept simplifies the complex world of Ecolabels, benefiting both consumers and business leaders.
International Brand & Sustainability Growth
Explore international brand & sustainability growth in the UK and India with industry leaders discussing strategies for collaborations, franchises, and licensing. Featuring insights from experts like Jamila Saidi, Angela Far
How did plastic become a problem and how to live without?
Sian Sutherland, Co-Founder of A Plastic Planet
Discussion about the global plastic crisis, highlighting why recycling alone is insufficient and emphasising the need for a fundamental shift toward sustainable alternatives.
Eco-labelling and Greenwashing
Beth Knight, Cambridge Head Tutor
Insights on business sustainability, Ecolabel challenges, and Beth's game-changing solution – the digital product passport. Discover how this innovative concept simplifies the complex world of Ecolabels, benefiting both consumers and business leaders.
International Brand & Sustainability Growth
Explore international brand & sustainability growth in the UK and India with industry leaders discussing strategies for collaborations, franchises, and licensing. Featuring insights from experts like Jamila Saidi, Angela
OUR CHARITY PARTNERS
OUR CHARITY PARTNERS