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in the production of textiles to ensuring zero liquid discharge in the manufacturing process, from empowering over 75,000 farmers in sustainable farming methods to partnering agencies to convert textile waste into virgin quality products, Arvind has been at the forefront of sustainability and environmental management.
Recently, Arvind partnered Gap Inc., global apparel retailer, to unveil a new water treatment facility that will eliminate the
use of freshwater at Arvind’s denim manufacturing unit in Ahmedabad. This initiative will help in preserving local freshwater resources. The new facility will save 8 Mn liters of fresh water per day, or 2.5 Bn liters of freshwater on an annual basis.
Taking that legacy forward, Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd partnered Sprih, a leading carbon management and accounting platform, to bolster sustainability. Sprih is a technology-focused startup specialising in a carbon management platform. It
assists organisations in their sustainability journey by providing essential support to make informed decisions towards achieving net-zero goals. Its comprehensive offerings include computing carbon emissions, industry benchmarking, setting reduction targets, recommending intelligent action items for
measure it,
you can’t
manage it
Peter Drucker
Arvind is a fashion powerhouse that is also building new age homes;
A global leader in apparel manufacturing that is also transforming water management;
A denim pioneer that is a trailblazer in advanced materials;
A wearable technology manufacturer that is also delivering state-of-the-art engineering solutions.
The Group’s commitment to sustainability and environmental management is inspirational. From utilising 100% of recycled water
emission reduction and offsetting, constant monitoring to measure impact, auditable accounting, easy disclosures, and compliance management. This partnership
is aimed at bringing complete transparency, measurability and seamless collaboration to enhance environmental stewardship and contribute to a sustainable future.
We are dedicated to implementing innovative practices and technologies across all aspects
of our operations to achieve sustainability goals. Our efforts are focused on four areas: Energy, Emissions, Water, and Sustainable Materials.
Energy
Energy efficiency is the cornerstone of our sustainability strategy at Arvind SmartSpaces. We recognise the critical importance of minimising energy consumption to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance operational efficiency. To this end, we undertook initiatives to optimise energy across our projects.
Renewable energy integration: We increased our reliance on renewable energy sources. In FY23-24, our total electricity consumption from renewable sources was 170 GJ, up from 160 GJ in FY22-23. This shift towards renewable energy helped reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and lowered our greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy-efficient design: Our buildings are designed with energy efficiency in mind. Our layouts are designed to optimise the use of natural light and wind, reducing the need for artificial lighting
and cooling. We are constantly adopting technological solutions to optimise the use of natural resources like the utilisation of solar-coated glasses in building facades to minimise solar heat gain, reducing the need for air conditioning and artificial cooling systems. This not only lowers energy consumption but enhances indoor comfort.
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