Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Sealand Gear diverted 11.762 tonnes of post-consumer textile waste from landfills in 2023.
• Sealand Gear used a minimum of 24% upcycled material in over 100,000 bags produced.
• TFG increased the number of locally produced garments from 6 million in 2016 to 17 million in 2022 (projected 24 million in two years).

Social Achievements

• TFG invested R1 billion in its local manufacturing capacity.
• Pep Clothing celebrated 50 years of production in South Africa in 2023.
• Levi’s production facility in Epping produces 60% of all Levi jeans sold in South Africa.
• K-Way manufactures 44% of their range with sustainable materials.
• Sari For Change provides a new future in fashion for unemployed and uneducated South African women.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Only 13% of textiles are recycled in South Africa; less than 1% recycled back into the supply chain.
• Over 70,000 tonnes of textile waste dumped in Cape Town landfills in 2022.
• South Africa is a water-scarce country; demand likely to exceed supply by 2030.
• Lack of consumer awareness leads to greenwashing and a preference for ultra-fast fashion.
• Importation of affordable clothing stifles local economic growth and employment.
• Escalating power cuts limit retail trade and increase operating costs.
• Breakdown of rail, port, and road infrastructure threatens the industry.

Mitigation Strategies

• R-CTFL Master Plan aims for 65% locally produced products by 2030.
• Sustainability working group tackling textile waste.
• South African retailers focusing on local manufacturing to lower prices and shorten lead times.
• Investing in renewable energy projects, sustainable agriculture, conservation, and clean technology.
• Supporting social development, poverty alleviation, human rights, and healthcare initiatives.
• Backing transparency, ethical leadership, accountability, and risk management in governance.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed