US Apparel & Textiles Pvt. Ltd. and US Denim Mills Pvt. Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:89,780,256 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:81,856,996 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:7,923,260 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:8%
Total Energy Consumption:387,218,256 KWH/year
Water Consumption:2,861,983 m3/year
Waste Generated:7,975,291 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:2.19 kg CO2e/kg of product
ESG Focus Areas
- Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Energy Management
- Renewable Energy
- Water Management
- Chemical Management
- Waste Management
- Materials and Technology
- Gender Diversity
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions by ~11.10% (22.83% normalized)
- Reduced total energy consumption by ~1.64%
- Reduced water extraction by 21.54%
- Increased water reuse by 8.39%
- Achieved 100% clean drinking water for all employees
- Generated 5,566,783 KWH renewable energy from 4MW solar power
- Reduced hazardous waste sent to landfill to 0 kg
- Improved environmental impact through technology by 16.94%
Social Achievements
- Increased Gender Diversity from 2% to 11%
- Launched various health and safety training programs resulting in a 36.79% decrease in Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR)
- Provided clean drinking water to all employees and the neighboring community
- Increased training hours per employee by 28 times
Governance Achievements
- Established a two-tier sustainability governance structure (Steering Committee and Sustainability Councils)
- Implemented a robust Anti-Corruption program with 100% employee compliance with the Code of Conduct
- Implemented a transparent whistleblowing policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 40% by the end of 2022
- Reduce energy consumption by 45% by the end of 2022
- Reduce water extraction by 50% by the end of 2022 (through conservation, reuse, and recycling)
- Reduce chemical use by 20% by the end of 2022
- Reduce waste by 25% by the end of 2022
- Increase female workforce to 20% by the end of 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Meeting ambitious GHG emission reduction targets
- Maintaining water conservation efforts despite increased production
- Reducing overall waste generation
- Increasing the use of sustainably grown materials
- Increasing the percentage of female employees to 20%
Mitigation Strategies
- Shifting to cleaner fuel sources (natural gas, solar power)
- Implementing energy efficiency programs and installing energy-efficient equipment
- Improving water-efficient technologies, reusing in-use water, and implementing conservative practices
- Improving fabric utilization, minimizing waste through process improvements, and promoting recycling
- Conducting female recruitment drives, providing a safe and conducive work environment, and offering various perks
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 259 in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Use of BCI certified cotton
- Use of GRS-certified recycled polyester yarns
- Sourcing regenerated cellulosic yarns from Canopy’s green-shirt-rated companies
- Manufacturing hemp-based fabrics
- Sourcing materials compliant with ZDHC (MRSL), Inditex (The List), GOTS, Screen Chemistry, and customer-specific RSLs and Certifications
- Recycling paper tubes, empty packaging cartons, and empty drums
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Increased use of renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021, UN SDGs
Certifications: WRAP, SA8000, SEDEX, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001, Oeko-Tex, GRS, RCS, OCS, GOTS
Third-party Assurance: Sustainability Pty Ltd, Australia
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hemp-based fabrics
- Products using sustainably grown and recycled materials