Climate Change Data

Yünsa Yünlü Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2020-2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13,937 tCO2e (2020); 11,383 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:5,852 tCO2e (2020); 5,035 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:8,085 tCO2e (2020); 6,348 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:322,403 m3 (2020); 270,282 m3 (2021)
Waste Generated:518,516 tons (2020); 548,956 tons (2021)
Carbon Intensity:2.94 kgCO2e/meter (2019); 2.91 kgCO2e/meter (2020); 3.63 kgCO2e/meter (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic Performance
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Customer Health and Safety
  • Diversity and Equal Opportunity
  • Materials Management
  • Energy Management
  • Emissions Management
  • Water Management
  • Waste Management
  • Training and Development
  • Employment

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total energy consumption by an average of 25% in the last two years.
  • Increased use of GRS certified fibers to approximately 4% in 2020-2021.
  • Increased use of RWS certified raw materials to over 3% in 2020-2021.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from 13,937 tCO2e in 2020 to 11,383 tCO2e in 2021.

Social Achievements

  • Became the employer that provided the most employment for the disabled in Tekirdağ province in 2021.
  • Increased the percentage of female employees from 32% in 2020 to 33% in 2021.
  • Provided 14.5 hours of OHS training in 2020 and 17.2 hours in 2021.
  • Implemented 811 out of 945 suggestions from employees contributing to continuous improvement.

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained 100% compliance to all legislation.
  • No cases of non-compliance or administrative/monetary penalties regarding environmental acts.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become the leading woolen fabric brand in the world by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Become the leading woolen fabric brand in Europe by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy spent per meter of fabric by 5% by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Economic challenges due to the global Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the supply chain.
  • Difficulties in diversifying revenues for the YÜNDER scholarship program.
  • Limited number of RWS certified suppliers compatible with production standards.
  • Decreased domestic and international demand due to the pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Agile practices in managing production costs, stock, supply chain, and financial expenses.
  • Fundraising projects to increase revenues for YÜNDER.
  • Prioritizing the supply of raw materials produced while maintaining animal welfare.
  • Cost-reducing measures to increase profitability during the pandemic.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular supplier evaluations using a digital platform.

Responsible Procurement
  • Purchasing fibers, yarns, dyes, and chemicals from sustainable sources.
  • Stopping the use of hazardous chemicals.
  • Using recycled polyester.
  • Prioritizing RWS certified raw materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Developing energy-efficient products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards Core option

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 45001:2018, ISO 27001:2017, ISO 50001:2018, Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, GRS, RCS, RWS, TSE COVID-19 Safe Production Certificate

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 17

Initiatives align with these goals through various aspects of economic, environmental, and social performance.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recycled yarns and fabrics from wool yarn production line waste
  • Anti-bacterial and anti-viral woolen fabrics
  • Products using BioGreen miDori® softener
  • Products using AvoCare finishing
  • Products using Woolwax finishing

Awards & Recognition

  • TPM Excellence Award (Category A, Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance)
  • Golden Award for Outstanding Export Performance (Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters Association)
  • Kalder Award

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14,811.80 t CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:7,427.72 t CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:0 t CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:7,384.12 t CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100%
Total Energy Consumption:151,888.6 GJ
Water Consumption:506,572 m3
Waste Generated:301,222 tons
Carbon Intensity:1.73 kg CO2e/meter produced (excluding contract manufacturing)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Business Ethics and Compliance
  • Economic Performance
  • Customer Health and Safety
  • Training and Development
  • Materials
  • Energy
  • Emissions
  • Water
  • Wastes
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Environmental Achievements

  • Obtained a green energy certificate for entire power consumption, neutralizing 13,284.5 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions.
  • Reduced energy intensity by 3.5% compared to 2015.
  • Reduced waste generated per meter of fabric by 22.94% compared to 2021.
  • Reduced water consumption per meter of fabric.
  • Achieved 99.3% ZDHC compliance and 100% compliance with MRSL/Reach standards.

Social Achievements

  • Increased employee count by 24% compared to the previous year.
  • Renewed TSE Covid-19 Safe Production Certificate.
  • Provided scholarships to 24 university students.
  • Maintained female employee ratio above 30% (35%).
  • Zero workplace accidents with lost workdays.

Governance Achievements

  • Operates in conformity with Corporate Governance Principles published by the Capital Markets Board.
  • No cases of non-compliance and/or administrative and monetary penalties regarding environmental acts.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become the leading woolen fabric brand in the world by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Become the leading woolen fabric brand in Europe by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG intensity by 10% by 2023
  • Reduce energy intensity by 7% compared to 2015 by 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased employee turnover rate (15.77%) due to remote/hybrid work, changing employee priorities, and increased freelance work.
  • Difficulties in diversifying revenues for the YÜNDER scholarship program.
  • Limited number of RWS certified suppliers compatible with production standards.
  • Global supply crisis impacting raw material and inventory management.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing strategies to boost operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Planning fundraising projects for YÜNDER.
  • Gradually increasing the amount of RWS certified fiber used depending on supply possibilities.
  • Successfully addressing the negative effects of the global supply crisis with right strategies related to raw material and inventory management.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular supplier evaluations using a digital platform (Supplier Evaluation System)

Responsible Procurement
  • Purchasing major supply items from sustainable sources.
  • Ceased use of hazardous chemicals.
  • Using recycled polyester and process waste.
  • Prioritizing supply of raw materials obtained through animal welfare (non-mulesed wool, RWS certified fiber).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Use of recycled raw materials

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards Core option

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 27001:2017, ISO 50001:2018, Oeko-Tex®, YEK-G (Renewable Energy Resource Guarantee System)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 17

Initiatives aligned with SDGs through material topic prioritization and R&D projects.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recycled raw materials (R-Pet, recycled wool)
  • Environment-friendly fabrics (EcoVero, Umorfil)
  • Flame-retardant fabrics
  • Antimicrobial and antifungal fabrics
  • Ambient air-purifying fabrics
  • Dust-resistant fabrics

Awards & Recognition

  • Golden Export Award
  • Techxtile Innovation League Award (2022)
  • TPM Excellence award (2020)