Climate Change Data

Aster Textile

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-01 to 2022-12)

Reporting Period: 2021-01 to 2022-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1114.83 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:710.05 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:404.78 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)
Water Consumption:34,409 m3/year (all locations)
Waste Generated:1020.45 tons/year (all locations)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Awareness
  • Sustainable Products
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Health and Welfare
  • Responsible Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope-2 greenhouse gas emissions to zero by switching to I-REC-certified renewable energy in all factories.
  • Halved total carbon emissions.
  • Launched rainwater storage and wastewater recovery systems in factories.
  • Finalized approval process for rooftop solar power plants (SPP).

Social Achievements

  • Launched Aster Academy for employee training and development.
  • Participated in the UNGC Target Gender Equality program.
  • Increased the ratio of female employees to 60%.
  • Launched P.A.C.E., a three-year training program for blue-collar female employees.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a new Performance Management System based on OKRs.
  • Established Aster Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Regularly conducted internal audits covering all processes and activities.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions (target year not specified).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Sign the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment in 2023.
  • Complete P.A.C.E trainings for all female blue-collar employees by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Complete installation of rooftop SPPs in 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Climate change impacts
  • Maintaining high quality standards while reducing environmental impact.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implemented rainwater storage and wastewater recovery systems
  • Invested in eco-friendly technologies and digitalization.
  • Participated in the UNGC Climate Ambition Accelerator program to set science-based targets.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Twice a year

Responsible Procurement
  • Aster Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Prioritization of local suppliers
  • Use of recycled and sustainable materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Universal

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, GOTS, GRS, RCS, OCS, RegenAgri

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy use, employee development, digitalization, waste reduction, and emission reduction efforts.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products using ReFibra, TOC, FSC Viscose, EcoVero, Recycled PES, Unifi, BCI.

Awards & Recognition

  • Sustainable Business Awards 2020 finalist (Sustainable Innovation and Waste Management)
  • TechXtile Innovation League – Most Innovative Project Award
  • RDCONF 2022 2nd place in “Best Digital Transformation Project”