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Creating an impact that matters
The garment industry is one of the biggest polluters on the planet. However, at Un-Available, we hope to change that by cultivating a new attitude through planet-forward initiatives.
Our 2020 Sustainability Report provides a retrospect to what we accomplished last year. By highlighting our achievements, things we are working towards, and future goals, we provide an overview of what lies ahead. As our facility continues to shift to tackle our mission, we remain diligent in our cause. And with time being of the essence, there is no room for excuses. It is now about creating a new status quo.
WATER
25
% consumption reduction by the end of 2023
ENERGY
11
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PLASTIC
64
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PEOPLE
11
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ENERGY
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[ENERGY]
A Retrospect On Our Energy used from 2018 to 2023
0.68 kW/garment
*Data from 2020.
0.72kWh/garment (*)
0.72 kW/garment
0.76 kW/garment
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
We use the Higg Index to track our energy consumption
Our goal is a 25% reduction in energy consumption by 2023
[WATER]
Factory's Wastewater
Raw Wastewater
01
Supplier's owned pre-treatment plant
/01 Our facility's raw wastewater goes through our pre-treatment plant before entering the central treatment plant.
Sludge
02
Safe disposal
/02 During the pre-treatment process, sludge, a solid by-product, will occur. A waste company collects the sludge for disposal.
Discharge Wastewater
03
Central or Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP)
/03 The final wastewater treatment happens at the central or common effluent processing plant.
04
Aquatic body
/04 Once the process is complete, the plant releases the water directly into the environment.
[CHEMICALS]
Chemical Certification and Requirements
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
[MATERIALS]
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
We worked with our suppliers to source eco-friendly fabrics made from linen, hemp, bamboo and coffee grounds.
[PEOPLE]
[PLASTIC]
51.8 %
48.2 %
42.9 %
57.1 %
27.6 %
72.4 %
2018
2019
2020
Breakdown of our suppliers based on certifications
*Data from 2020
Subcontractors
Fabric Suppliers
Trim Suppliers
65%
35%
44%
56%
25%
75%
Certified (ISO 9001)
Non-certified (ISO 9001)
Certified (OEKO-TEX)
Non-certified OEKO-TEX)
Certified (OEKO-TEX)
Non-certified OEKO-TEX)
OEKO-TEX AND ISO 9001 STANDARDS FOR OUR SUPPLIERS
OEKO-TEX is a product label and certification that confirms the ecological safety of textile and leather goods throughout the different steps of a supply chain. The certifications mentioned in the graphics above are only refering to environmental and q
Download our [SUSTAINABILITY] report
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[ENERGY] : Solar Power
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