Environmental Protection / Climate Change
We believe that climate action is critical to protecting our planet and enabling a prosperous future for humankind. From water conservation and recycling, to reducing carbon emissions, to creating eco-friendly product and infrastructure designs, environmental protection is at the heart of our operations. Therefore, the industry has taken multiple initiatives to promote environmental sustainability, including:
Climate
- Zero discharge of chemicals in environment
- Use of ZDHC compliant chemicals
- Minimum carbon emissions
- Plantation drives to reverse climate change impact
Water
- Waste-water treatment through ETP
- Recycling water and using recycled water for denim production
- Use of water-efficient machinery
Recycling / Circular economy
- Use of recycled material (recognized by Cradle-to-Cradle certifications)
- Use of 100% BCI cotton
- Increased transparency to trace cotton from farm to factory
- Use of sustainable fiber including Hemp, Linen and Tencel
Energy
- Power generation from renewable energy including solar and hydropower
- Use of co-generation to limit energy consumption and use exhaust energy
- Use of energy efficient machines and buildings
