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CREATING AN IMPACT THAT MATTERS
The garment industry is a major contributor to global pollution, generating 10% of all human carbon emissions and consuming a substantial portion of the world’s water resources. However, at Un-Available, we are committed to transforming this narrative by fostering a planet-forward mindset through innovative initiatives.
Our Sustainability Report offers an insightful retrospective of our accomplishments from 2020 to May 2023. By showcasing our progress and ongoing initiatives, we provide an honest view of our journey towards sustainability goals.
ENERGY
25
% consumption reduction by the end of 2023
WATER
15
% consumption reduction by the end of 2023
CHEMICALS
100
% complying ZDHC standard within our suppliers by 2023
SUPPLY CHAIN
50
% certified with industry standard for environmental and social requirements
PLASTIC
0
single use plastic by 2023
[ENERGY]
ENERGY
A RETROSPECT ON OUR [ENERGY] USED
from 2018 to 2023
0.67 kW/garment
0.72 kW/garment
0.76 kW/garment
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
0.67kWh/garment (*)
We use the Higg Index to track our energy consumption
*Data in May 2023.
WHAT WE HAVE [ACHIEVED] SO FAR
BUILDING
the right mindset
ELECTRICITY
tracking
SOLAR SYSTEM
installed
ENERGY
efficiency increase
WHAT WE ARE [PUSHING] FOR IN THE FUTURE
Our goal is to have a 25% reduction in energy consumption by 2025
![[ENERGY] : Solar Power](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bca51_ca3e7b77453e483cb7c68a1e82d59d66f002.jpg/v1/fill/w_2560,h_1440,enc_auto/file.jpeg)
[ENERGY] : Solar Power
[WATER]
WATER
OUR [WATER] CONSUMPTION USED
in 2023
m
3
Our water per garment usage has remained consistent at 0,01 /garment (*)
10 L
(*) 10 liters/ garment only refers to the water used at our facility and excludes washing and dyeing processes from our suppliers. Calculation using Higg FEM Baseline Methodology
WHAT WE HAVE [ACHIEVED] SO FAR
BUILDING
the right mindset
TRACKING
water meter
ENGAGING
stakesholders
WORKING
with local governments
CONDUCTING
regular audits
WHAT WE ARE [PUSHING] FOR IN THE FUTURE
Our goal is to reuse treated wastewater for production in 2025
and we plan to prioritize rainwater for landscaping and cleaning purposes .
Factory's Wastewater
Raw Wastewater
01
01 Our facility's raw wastewater goes through our pre-treatment plant before entering the central treatment plant.
Supplier's owned pre-treatment plant
Sludge
02
Safe disposal
Discharge Wastewater
Central or Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP)
03 The final wastewater treatment happens at the central or common effluent processing plant.
03
02 During the pre-treatment process, sludge, a solid by product, will occur. A waste company collects the sludge for disposal.
Aquatic body
04 Once the process is complete, the plant releases the water directly into the environment.
04
[CHEMICALS]
CHEMICALS
OUR [CHEMICAL] CERTIFICATIONS
in 2023
We refer to the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) and OEKO-TEX requirements. The ZDHC is a group consisting of brands and retailers working towards a zero discharge of hazardous chemicals
WHAT WE HAVE [ACHIEVED] SO FAR
CHEMICAL
disposal
WASTE WATER
testing
ECO-FRIENDLY
dye
ECO-FRIENDLY
printing inks
WHAT WE ARE [PUSHING] FOR IN THE FUTURE
Our goal is to comply 100% with the ZDHC MRSL 2.0 Standard in 2024
[MATERIALS]
MATERIALS
WHAT WE HAVE [ACHIEVED] SO FAR
We developed our own scoring system to identify the environmental impact of each process required to produce a garment
We sourced GOTS-certified fabrics and recycled fabrics to use for our clients' production
Our recycled is inspected and assessed by Global Recycled Standard and Recycled Claim Standard.
We worked with our suppliers to source eco-friendly fabrics made from linen, hemp, bamboo, and coffee grounds.
WHAT WE ARE [PUSHING] FOR IN THE FUTURE
At Un-Available, our goal is to create a business model based on a circular economy, which aims to create value at every step of the production process.
To achieve this, we will work with our suppliers to focus on the reusability of raw materials andproducts.
Circular Economy Resource Supply
[PLASTIC]
PLASTIC
[PLASTIC] BAGS RECYCLED BY UA
in 05/ 2023
2,922
2020
2,415
2021
6,844
2022
2,165
2023
At UA, most of plastic waste results from supplier’s deliveries. While working with them to develop more eco-friendly solutions, we reuse the plastics bags for internal storage, from fabric, panels, to garments. After internal use, the plastic waste that is not broken and deteriorated is transported to a recycling facility.
WHAT WE HAVE [ACHIEVED] SO FAR
BANNING
single use plastic at UA
ZERO WASTE
cafe
FABRIC BAGS
to replace poly bags
ENVIRONMENTALLY
friendly packaging
WHAT WE ARE [PUSHING] FOR IN THE FUTURE
Our goal in 2023 is to work with, give support to and require our suppliers to look for eco-friendly packaging alternatives, aiming to bring the plastic use in deliveries down to 20%.
80%
2023
90%
2024
100%
2025
[SUPPLY CHAIN]
SUPPLY CHAIN
WHAT WE HAVE [ACHIEVED] SO FAR
IN 2023
Breakdown of our suppliers based on certifications
18%
27%
50%
45%
50%
67%
GRS/RCS Certified
GOTs Certified
OEKO-TEX Certified
Higg-FEM Certified
Bluesign Certified
ZDHC MRSL, RSL Certified
Fabric Suppliers
Subcontracters
Trim Suppliers
Chemical Suppliers
WHAT WE ARE [PUSHING] FOR IN THE FUTURE
Our goal is to ensure 100% of our supply chain has the highest international standard.
[ORGANIC STANDARDS]
[FAIR CONDITIONS]
[CHEMICAL CONTROLS]
[OVERALL STANDARDS]
Download our [SUSTAINABILITY] report
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