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