ATT Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:14,786.3 ton CO2 eq (2020)
Renewable Energy Share:100% at ATT Concorde (2021)
Water Consumption:70 liters per meter and 9.8 liters per product (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Footprint
- Sustainable Materials
- Energy Efficiency
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Employee Welfare
- Supply Chain Compliance
- Waste and Water Management
Environmental Achievements
- Increased the amount of sustainable materials used in products by 4 times compared to 2019.
- Reduced carbon emissions by 37% in the first seven months of 2021 after switching from charcoal to natural gas at ATT Concorde factory.
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity at ATT Concorde factory as of 2021.
- Reduced physical sampling and raw material usage by using 3D fashion design software.
Social Achievements
- New factory in Erzincan created employment opportunities, especially for women (85% of employees).
- Provided 8,794 training hours at ATT Concorde and 7,288 hours at ATT Clothing.
- 59% of employees are women; women constituted 77% of new hires in 2020.
- Implemented pandemic measures to protect employee health and well-being.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee to manage sustainability projects and reviews.
- Implemented ISO 9001 quality management system in factories.
- Conducted a materiality analysis through an online survey.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Continuously reducing GHG emissions.
- Increasing green energy use at facilities by investing in solar power.
- Reducing water usage.
- Recycling at least 50% of wastewater.
- Using 100% recycled or sustainably sourced materials.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Rising energy costs
- Climate change
- Water security
- Supplier compliance to environmental and social priorities
- Covid-19 pandemic impact
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in new technologies for responsible environmental management.
- Switching to natural gas from charcoal at ATT Concorde factory.
- Implementing 100% renewable energy at ATT Concorde.
- Using 3D design software to reduce raw material usage.
- Conducting supplier assessments for compliance.
- Implementing pandemic measures (daily health checks, social distancing, etc.).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% visibility through Sedex annual reports; audits by accredited 3rd party audit companies.
Responsible Procurement
- Working with suppliers whose values align with ATT's; close examination of supplier compliance with the law and ethical labor practices; assessment of occupational health and safety, child labor, and sustainability requirements.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- EU emissions tax
- Depletion of natural resources
- Rising energy costs
- Climate change
- Water security
- Lagging recycling technology
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 1 No Poverty
- 2 Zero Hunger
- 3 Good Health and Well-being
- 4 Quality Education
- 5 Gender Equality
- 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 10 Reduced Inequalities
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13 Climate Action
- 14 Life Below Water
- 15 Life on Land
- 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Awards & Recognition
- Marks & Spencer Plan A - Eco Factory award (ATT Kirklareli Factory)
- ITKIB Platinum Achievement Award
- ITHIB Gold Award