CIEL Textile
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-07 to 2020-06, 2020-07 to 2022-06)
Reporting Period: 2017-07 to 2020-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:89 kt CO2eq (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:25% (2018-19)
Total Energy Consumption:208,930 MWh (2018-19)
Water Consumption:1,575,383 m3 (2018-19)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:1.77 kgCO2 eq per production unit (2017-2019)
ESG Focus Areas
- Foster a Vibrant Workforce
- Champion Inclusive Growth
- Activate Climate Response
- Developing Organizational Capacity
Environmental Achievements
- Samudra factory in India awarded LEED Platinum Certification
- Developed a new line of fully recycled sweaters
Social Achievements
- Joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition in 2017
- Tropic Knits division signed the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Change in 2018
- Act for our Community and Act for our Environment employee engagement programs
Governance Achievements
- Established CIEL Textile Sustainability Committee (CTSC)
- Implemented Higg Index tools
- Established Audit & Risk Committee and Corporate Governance, Ethics, Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Zero Coal as fuel by 2030
- 50% reduction in waste to landfill by 2030
- Advocate for 30% Certified & Recycled raw material usage by 2025 & 50% by 2030
- Zero non-compliance on ethical matters by 2025
- Aim for zero lost-time injuries by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Decrease Scope 1 & 2 Carbon intensity by 30% by 2030
- Achieve 35% renewable energy by 2030
- Ethical & sustainable supply chain representing at least 80% of business value by 2023
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water intensity by 10% by 2030
- Reduce energy intensity by 5% by 2025
- 100% employees trained on ethics and sustainability by 2023
- 35% women at management level by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Lack of accredited service providers for waste recycling in certain regions
- Data limitations due to inconsistent monitoring across units
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Established a Waste Management subcommittee to standardize waste reduction processes
- Implemented Higg FSLM across all factories
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers
- Developing long-term relationships with suppliers
- Supply chain mapping exercise
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core option)
Certifications: LEED Platinum (Samudra factory)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- 100% recycled shirt
- 100% "waste-to-wear" sweater
- Rug mats from upcycled waste
Awards & Recognition
- LEED Platinum Certification (Samudra factory)
Reporting Period: 2020-07 to 2022-06
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:36%
Total Energy Consumption:167,423 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1,311,335 m3/year
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Prosperity
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% coal-free production process
- More than one-third of energy consumption from renewable sources
- 100% of sites ZDHC compliant
- Approximately 80,000 trees planted in reforestation projects
- 45% of raw materials achieved sustainable certifications
Social Achievements
- Launched Go Beyond Gender initiative aiming for 35% female leadership by 2030
- Aiming for pay parity by 2025
- Organized free health camps in India benefiting over 20,000
- Launched International Graduate Program in Madagascar
- Implemented a Human Capital Management platform
Governance Achievements
- Implemented UL 360 platform for ESG data management
- Established Audit & Risk Committee and Corporate Governance, Ethics, Remuneration and Nomination Committee
- Developed a Code of Ethics, whistle-blower policy, Human Rights Policy and CSR Policies
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Zero lost-time injuries by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 80% renewable energy by 2030
- 100% of waste diverted from landfill by 2030
- 35% women in management level roles by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water intensity by 10% by 2030
- Achieve 60% renewable energy by 2025
- 90% of waste diverted from landfill by 2025
- Pay parity by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic causing significant disruptions
- Data reliability and accuracy issues in sustainability reporting
- Managing sustainability across multiple clusters and countries
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented increased sanitation protocols, free vaccination campaigns, flexible working arrangements, additional training and learning and development opportunities during the pandemic
- Implemented UL 360 platform for ESG data management
- Established four layers of governance for sustainability management
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Preference for local suppliers
- Supplier mapping and assessment based on environmental and social criteria
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco Index tool for sustainable product design