Crystal International Group Limited is marking Women’s History Month by becoming a member of the Reimagining Industry to Support Equality (RISE or SERI in Vietnam), a collaborative initiative with the goal of preventing gender-based violence and harassment and advancing women empowerment in global garment supply chains.
The Hong Kong-based manufacturer, whose portfolio spans lifestyle wear, sportswear, outdoor apparel, denim, intimates, sweaters and knitted fabrics and facilities in five countries, announced this week that it has rolled out the SERI Respect program at its intimate factory in Vietnam.
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In the first cohort, the factory successfully trained 190 “change makers” in coursework on gender relationship, violence and harassment and communication skills. Upon the completion of the pilot program, the factory established a formal Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee whose members receive in-depth trainings on preventing, identifying, and handling sexual harassment cases at the workplace.
Since its launch in 2023 by BSR’s HERproject, Gap Inc., P.A.C.E, CARE and Better Work, RISE has reached over one million workers through workplace programs. Members include Levi Strauss & Co., Abercrombie & Fitch Co., AEO, Bestseller, Gap Inc., Ralph Lauren and more.
According to the organization’s 2025 annual report, 77 percent of managers in the program report improved open communication with workers, 56 percent note stronger relationships with their teams, and 50 percent report increased productivity.
Crystal International emphasized that its RISE membership aligns with the Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030’s goals for employee engagement, social wellness, equal opportunities and women empowerment.
Catherine Chiu, VP of corporate quality and sustainability at Crystal International, said joining RISE signifies the company’s momentum in scaling up impactful training across global operations. “Going beyond, we envision that all our female employees could unleash full potential through diversified programs while contributing to the equitable workplaces,” she said.
