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.
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]
0.68 kW/garment
0.72 kW/garment
0.76 kW/garment
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
0.72kWh/garment (*)
We use the Higg Index to track our energy consumption
*Data from 2020.
SOLAR SYSTEM
installed
Our goal is to have a 5% reduction in energy consumption by 2021
![[ENERGY] : Solar Power](https://images-vod.wixmp.com/0bca5166-aa61-4cb6-a249-77217863684b/images/ca3e7b77453e483cb7c68a1e82d59d66f002/v1/fill/w_2560,h_1440,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/file.jpg)
[ENERGY] : Solar Power
[WATER]
Our water per garment usage remains consistent at 0,01 /garment (*)
from May – December 2020
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
INSTALLATION
our new water meter
TRACKING
our water company wide
Our goal is to have a 5% reduction in water consumption by 2021
and we plan to introduce a wasterwater treatment system
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]
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
Our goal is to comply 100% with the ZDHC Standard in 2021
[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.
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 and products.
Circular Economy Resource Supply
Recycle
Reduce
Reuse
Minimal leakage
[PLASTIC]
48.2 %
51.8 %
2018
42.9 %
57.1 %
2019
27.6 %
72.4 %
2020
Plastic bag usage
Plastic bag wastage
Plastic bag waste created during production for storing fabric, panels, and garments, cannot be re-used because they are broken or deteriorated. Plastic bags for internal use are for storing fabric, panels, and garments.
