Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-07 to 2022-06)
Reporting Period: 2021-07 to 2022-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:17,446 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 only)
Scope 1 Emissions:17,446 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:51% (steam from waste heat recovery)
Total Energy Consumption:4.89 Million GJ/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:11,777 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Decreased GHG emissions intensity from 2020 to 2022
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Wellbeing
- Energy, GHG Emissions and Climate Change
- Water & Effluents
- Sustainable Materials
- Waste
- Procurement Practices
- Employment, Training and Development
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Ethics and Code of Conduct
Environmental Achievements
- 60% installed wastewater recycling capacity
- 51% of total steam generated through waste heat recovery
- 62% sustainable raw material input
- 3,177 tons of waste diverted from disposal
- 200 tons per month in-house production waste recycling
- 275,000+ trees planted in local community
Social Achievements
- 97,000+ hours of training provided to employees
- Rs.16.2 million spent on local community uplift programs
- 180+ specially-abled employees in permanent workforce
- Organic cotton cultivation project in collaboration with WWF
Governance Achievements
- Established a sustainability council reporting to the CEO
- Implemented a whistleblowing policy
- Established a grievance management mechanism
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2050
- Plant 1 million trees within our local community by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) by 2027
- Achieve energy efficiency improvement of 15% by 2030
- Increase ratio of female employees to 15% by 2026
- Provide 1500+ young males and females with vocational training and employment opportunity by 2026
- Add 12 MW solar based renewable energy by 2027
- Procure 100% sustainable raw materials by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Launch of Learning Management System by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Industry volatility and financial difficulties
- Water scarcity in Pakistan
- Climate change impacts on raw materials and water resources
- Managing hazardous waste
- Dependence on fossil fuels for energy
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in renewable energy sources (solar)
- Implementing waste heat recovery boilers
- Upgrading production equipment for energy efficiency
- Implementing a comprehensive water management program (aiming for Zero Liquid Discharge by 2027)
- Increasing the use of sustainable raw materials
- Improving waste reduction, reuse, and recycling efforts
- Organic cotton cultivation project
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 120 suppliers screened in 2022 (accessories and packaging)
Responsible Procurement
- Preference for local suppliers
- Sourcing FSC certified paper board and GRS certified fibers
- Implementing responsible buying strategy focusing on environmental and social factors
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Water scarcity
- Impacts on cotton cultivation
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts towards decarbonization
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Investment in renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards
Certifications: STeP (Sustainable Textile Production)
Third-party Assurance: M/s Yousuf Adil Chartered Accountants (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives aligned with SDGs are detailed throughout the report
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products made with organic cotton, BCI cotton, recycled polyester, and responsibly sourced MMCs
Awards & Recognition
- GCNP Business Sustainability Award 2021 for SDG Initiatives
- GCNP Business Sustainability Award 2022 for SDG Initiatives
- CSR Award for Responsible Investment 2022