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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

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[ENERGY]

ENERGY
A RETROSPECT ON OUR [ENERGY] USED
 
 
energy report
from 2018 to 2023

0.67 kW/garment

0.72 kW/garment

0.76 kW/garment

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

energy report

0.67kWh/garment (*)

We use the Higg Index to track our energy consumption 

*Data in May 2023.

Higg-FEM Certified
WHAT WE HAVE [ACHIEVED] SO FAR
BUILDING  the right mindset
BUILDING
 the right mindset
ELECTRICITY tracking
ELECTRICITY
tracking
SOLAR SYSTEM  installed
ENERGY efficiency increase

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
UnAvailable

[ENERGY] : Solar Power

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[WATER]

WATER
OUR [WATER] CONSUMPTION USED
in 2023
m
3

Our water per garment usage has remained consistent at 0,01       /garment (*)
 

 
 
shape

10 L

Our water per garment usage has remained consistent at 0,01/garment
product

(*) 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

TRACKING

water meter

ENGAGING stakeholders

ENGAGING

stakesholders

local gorvernment

WORKING

with local governments

CONDUCTING  regular audits

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

Factory's Wastewater

Raw Wastewater

Supplier's owned pre-treatment plant

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

Safe disposal

02

Safe disposal

Discharge Wastewater

Central or Common Effluent Treatment Plant

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

Aquatic body

04 Once the process is complete, the plant releases the water directly into the environment.

04

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[CHEMICALS]

CHEMICALS
OUR [CHEMICAL] CERTIFICATIONS 
in 2023
ZDHC
OEKO-TEX
ISO

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
CHEMICAL
disposal
WASTE WATER testing
WASTE WATER
testing
ECO-FRIENDLY dye
ECO-FRIENDLY
dye
ECO-FRIENDLY printing inks
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

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[MATERIALS]

MATERIALS
WHAT WE HAVE [ACHIEVED] SO FAR
Check Lists
GOTS-certified fabrics
 Global Recycled Standard and Recycled Claim Standard.
 Global Recycled Standard and Recycled Claim Standard.
eco-friendly fabrics

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

Circular Economy Resource Supply
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[PLASTIC]

PLASTIC
[PLASTIC] BAGS RECYCLED BY UA
in 05/ 2023
BAGS RECYCLED

2,922

2020

BAGS RECYCLED

2,415

2021

BAGS RECYCLED

6,844

2022

BAGS RECYCLED

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
BANNING
single use plastic at UA
ZERO WASTE cafe
FABRIC BAGS
ZERO WASTE
cafe

FABRIC BAGS

to replace poly bags

ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly packaging
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%.

BAGS RECYCLED
BAGS RECYCLED

80%

2023

BAGS RECYCLED
BAGS RECYCLED

90%

2024

BAGS RECYCLED
BAGS RECYCLED

100%

2025

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[SUPPLY CHAIN]

SUPPLY CHAIN
WHAT WE HAVE [ACHIEVED] SO FAR
IN 2023
Breakdown of our suppliers based on certifications
sustainable products
chart

18%

sustainable products
chart

27%

sustainable products
chart

50%

sustainable products
chart

45%

sustainable products
chart

50%

sustainable products
sustainable products

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.

sustainable products
sustainable products
sustainable products
FAIR CONDITIONS
sustainable products
ORGANIC STANDARDS
ORGANIC STANDARDS
ORGANIC STANDARDS
GOTS-certified fabrics

    [ORGANIC STANDARDS]   

FAIR CONDITIONS
FAIR CONDITIONS
FAIR CONDITIONS

[FAIR CONDITIONS]

[CHEMICAL CONTROLS]

Higg-FEM Certified
 Global Recycled Standard and Recycled Claim Standard.

[OVERALL STANDARDS]

Bluesign Certified
Zero Discharge
OEKO-TEX requirements
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