Tepar Textile

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Implementation of SPP projects and water reduction projects.
Switch to SPP renewable energy system, improving energy consumption.
Established an authorized team to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy savings.
Implementation of a plan and system for the disposal of industrial waste; hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are sent to licensed recycling facilities.
Chemical management plan in place; hazard signs and safety equipment present in areas where chemicals are used.

Regular records of occupational accidents kept; basic OHS training conducted for employees.
Personal protective equipment provided to employees; protective measures taken on machines.
Properly executed first aid plan and certified first aiders designated.
Procedures in place during recruitment to cover compliance with social standards (prevention of discrimination, harassment, abuse, forced labor, child labor).
Training on social compliance provided to managers and workers.

Sustainability is considered a fundamental value; strategies related to sustainability are established.
There is a responsible person working for the sustainability goals; collaboration with an environmental consultant.
All necessary land licenses obtained; EIA "out of scope" letters and an environmental exemption; environmental risk assessment procedures in place.
Positive customer feedback verifying compliance with social standards; no major violations identified.

Medium-term Goals:

Implement corporate social responsibility projects in line with the priority SDGs
Transparency of the supply chain and integration of these elements into the product using various tracking technologies
Communication of all projects and initiatives with all stakeholders through the corporate sustainability reporting study
Establishment of an energy management system ISO 50001
LCA study for a product defined as MSP (most sustainable product)
Development of Post-Industrial and Post-Consumer Circularity projects in brand collaborations
Higg-Index FEM & FSLM validation audit
Preparation and publication of a sustainability report according to GRI standards

Short-term Goals:

Identify priority SDGs and sustainability commitments
Training on sustainability for all internal employees and the main supply chain
Establishment of a Zero -waste system
Development of studies on sustainable raw materials with a focus on recycling
Membership in the Higg Index platform and self-assessment in the FEM and FSLM modules
Establishment of a water management policy
Building energy audit
Measurement of carbon footprint

Sustainability management activities capable of development in terms of implementation; lack of membership in socially and environmentally recognized sustainability certificates, systems, and platforms.
Room for improvement in supply chain development and traceability in relation to sustainable production criteria.
Lack of comprehensive sustainability training for employees.
Absence of a published sustainability report (planned for 2023).
Lack of a water management policy; unawareness of water risk in the region.
No energy management policy; no energy audit conducted; no energy performance certificate.
No carbon footprint measurement performed; processes that generate the most carbon emissions are not known.
Fluorescent lamps not yet collected and sent to an approved recycling facility.
No zero-waste system in place (target for 2023).
Supplier social compliance procedures not observed; no transparency and traceability procedures for suppliers; supplier carbon footprint data not tracked.
No biodegradable packaging used (open to developing innovative materials).
No studies on product traceability technologies yet; no improvement studies or digital solutions to reduce sample costs.

Introduction of ISO 50001 energy management system and ISO 18001 (TS ISO 45001) occupational health and safety system recommended.
Membership in the Higg Index platform recommended.
Preparation and publication of a sustainability report according to GRI standards planned for 2023.
Sustainability training for all employees planned.
Establishment of a water management policy and installation of a rainwater harvesting system recommended.
Conducting a building energy audit and carbon footprint measurement recommended.
Creation of a zero-waste system and waste reduction plans recommended.
Implementation of innovative traceability technologies recommended.
Collaboration with brands for circular economy projects recommended.
Inclusion of renewable energy criteria and sustainable production methods in supplier evaluation procedures recommended.
Development of innovative sustainable products and LCA studies recommended.

Monitoring of suppliers' compliance with OEKO-TEX certificate and EU Reach Regulation.

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GRS