Climate Change Data

Apparel Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7294 tonnes CO2e (UAE)
Renewable Energy Share:60% (Dubai headquarters)
Total Energy Consumption:7830 MWh (UAE)
Water Consumption:12775 m3 (UAE)
Waste Generated:351.29 tonnes (cardboard), 620 kg (paper), 320 kg (plastic) (UAE)
Carbon Intensity:1.6 tCO2e per employee (UAE, 2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Strong Economic Performance
  • Governance & Business Ethics
  • Preserve & Protect Our Environment
  • Happy & Healthy Workplace
  • Customer & Community Excellence

Environmental Achievements

  • Over 60% of energy consumption at Dubai headquarters supplied from renewable energy.
  • 33 tonnes of old, damaged, and customer-returned merchandise diverted from landfill in the UAE.
  • LEED Platinum certification for headquarters.

Social Achievements

  • Apparel Group placed among the top 30 Great Places to Work in the UAE for 2021.
  • Continued support for people of determination, employing 14 at Tim Hortons cafes.
  • 95% COVID-19 vaccination rate for employees.
  • Various employee health and wellbeing campaigns launched.

Governance Achievements

  • Materiality assessment conducted to identify pertinent sustainability issues.
  • Sustainability framework implemented.
  • 76% of procurement spending for non-merchandise items from local suppliers.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Review and update internal policies and procedures to strengthen commitment to sustainable business practices.
  • Expand solar power generation capability.
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve monitoring and reporting of impacts across all areas of the business.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Data limitations in comprehensive ESG reporting.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a new Vendor Management Portal (VMP) for greater transparency.
  • Implemented route optimization and planning to reduce fuel consumption.
  • Expanding data collection mechanisms for energy and water consumption across all locations.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Vendor Management Portal (VMP)
  • Supplier pre-qualification and onboarding
  • Code of Conduct for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • F5 sustainable apparel brand

Awards & Recognition

  • Top 30 Great Places to Work in the UAE (2021)
  • Ranked 19th in Best Multinational Workplaces in Asia (2021)
  • LEED Platinum certification for headquarters
  • Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Customer Excellence Award (2021)
  • Advanced CSR Label (9th consecutive year)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:342,556 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:22,618 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:702 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:319,236 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:65%
Total Energy Consumption:172,196 MWh
Water Consumption:70,345 KL
Waste Generated:705,957 kg
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Generated 3,325 MWh of renewable energy, meeting 65% of electricity demand for owned assets
  • Recycled 469,716 kg of waste across offices, warehouses, and retail stores
  • Planted 1000 trees

Social Achievements

  • Launched Club Apparel loyalty program, increasing membership from 1.3 million to over 5 million users
  • 36% female workforce representation
  • 84 nationalities represented in the workforce
  • 100% of employees received comprehensive career development and performance reviews

Governance Achievements

  • Integrated ESG considerations into governance framework
  • Implemented a roadmap for impact management
  • Established a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) division

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased GHG emissions (6% compared to 2022) due to Tim Hortons GCC expansion and business growth
  • Increased water consumption (0.4% compared to 2022)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions
  • Implementing employee awareness/sustainable initiatives (e.g., filtered water dispensers)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizing local suppliers
  • Engaging with suppliers on sustainability matters
  • Incorporating sustainability questions into onboarding documents

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Initiatives such as renewable energy integration, tree planting, and waste reduction contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • UAE’s Choice (2023)
  • Brandon Hall Awards
  • EFQM 5-Star Recognition
  • Gulf Sustainability Awards
  • IMAGES RetailME Awards
  • Best Workplaces in Retail™️