Climate Change Data

Esquel Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental protection
  • Sustainable development
  • Social responsibility
  • Corporate governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy waste, water pollution and greenhouse gas CO2 emissions through technological innovation and optimized management
  • Launched a carpool app to reduce CO2 emissions from employees' driving

Social Achievements

  • Focuses on employee health, safety, and job satisfaction
  • Established funds to help children grow up and promote green ideas

Governance Achievements

  • Passed seven certifications and received three awards in 2017
  • Ranked first in China's total cotton woven shirt export for seven consecutive years

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Excessive consumption of energy
  • Environmental pollution in production, use, and waste of consumption processes
  • Gap between China's textile and garment enterprises and other international enterprises in sustainable development
Mitigation Strategies
  • Technological innovation and optimized management to reduce environmental impact
  • Active participation in international sustainable development organizations (e.g., SAC)
  • Implementation of sustainable development goals across PEOPLE, PLANET, PRODUCTION, and COMMUNITY

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Focus on the source of products and the quality of cotton

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)

Certifications: 5+ Years Caring Company, Foshan Patent Tycoon, Global Recycle Standards, Gold Supplier Award, Global Organic Textile Standard, HR Innovation Awards, Member and Licensee, Excellence in Training & Development, Organic Content Standard, Nike Material Sustainability Index Award, Platinum/Gold Certificate of Compliance, Asia Best Employer Band Awards, Sustainable Textile Production, Best in Class Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Awards & Recognition

  • 2017 Foshan Patent Tycoon
  • 2017 HR Innovation Awards
  • 2016 Nike Material Sustainability Index Award
  • 2015 Asia Best Employer Band Awards