BEYOND RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION™: USING LESS AND DOING BETTER SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT REPORT 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BEYOND RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION™:
USING LESS AND DOING BETTER
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT REPORT
2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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R & D
Developing innovative new fabric collections and patents
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Supplying products that meet customers’ needs in line with the latest trends
QUALITY CONTROL
Ensuring the high quality of our products
PLANNING
Ensuring the right products reach our customers on time
PROCESS CONTROL
Preventing errors in the Weaving-Preparation and Dye-Finishing Processes
PREPARATION
Rope winding, rope dyeing, rope opening and sizing
WEAVING
DYE-FINISHING
Depending on the fabric: pre-finishing, flat dye, finishing, mercerize and sanfor processes
ISKO STRUCTURES
ABOUT ISKO
With 2,000 high-tech automated looms,
2,700 employees globally and a production
capacity of 300 million metres of fabric
per year, the company’s portfolio includes
more than 25,000 products.
We are expanding rapidly, with a strong
presence in 35 countries, 60 international
locations and a network of textile
technologists, design experts and retail
specialists. We are constantly driven to
bring innovative textile concepts to
the market, creating exciting possibilities
at the cutting edge of fashion for
customers worldwide.
From spinning to finishing, every
stage of production is state of the art.
We work hard to deliver flawless quality,
unbeatable value and competitive
difference for our customers in every
niche of the denim market.
ISKO was born with an approach
driven by efficiency and sustainability.
This is a continuous process, with ISKO
employees constantly working together
to make small, incremental changes to
improve our production techniques, and
we aligned this approach with Kaizen
principles in 2009. By using lower impact
materials and production techniques we
are reducing the footprint of our textiles.
Being able to meet even the most stringent
criteria, in 2016, ISKO was the first denim
company to receive the Nordic Swan and
the EU Ecolabel certifications.
ABOUT SANKO
ISKO is part of SANKO TEKSTIL,
the textiles division of SANKO Group.
SANKO Group is active in a wide range
of sectors, from construction and energy
to packaging, financial services, health
care and education. Privately owned by
the Konukoğlu family, SANKO Group is
one of Turkey’s largest conglomerates.
SANKO Group is a major investor in
renewable energy and environmental
protection, including hydroelectric and
wind power plants.
KAIZEN IS A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS WHICH BRINGS EMPLOYEES TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE REGULAR, INCREMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PRODUCTION PROCESS.
SANKO Tekstil was founded in 1904 and has since become a leader in textiles, with over a century of expertise. This expertise has laid the foundations
for the creation of premium denim ingredient brand ISKO, the world’s leading denim manufacturer.
ISKO’s 300,000m2 manufacturing plant in Bursa, Turkey makes it the world’s largest denim
manufacturer under one roof.
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This is epitomized in our new R-TWO™
platform, ISKO’s latest innovation.
We refuse to source more raw material
than is necessary and R-TWO plays
a major role in this approach. R-TWO
combines reused cotton with recycled
polyester and has been used in our
entire SS21 fabric collection. R-TWO
reduces the raw materials we source and,
in turn, our impact on the planet’s natural
resources, while making a high-quality,
durable denim.
It’s not just the materials in our product
that we look at but our own production
facilities. With OEKO-TEX STeP certified
facilities, responsibility is built into all
stages of production. We are reducing and
restricting the energy, water and chemicals
we use, and the waste we produce.
With Environmental Product Declarations
for all our products, we understand the
impact they have at all stages of their
lifecycle, and have set the standard
to support other denim manufacturers
to measure their respective impact.
None of this would happen without
our people. We are dedicated to looking
after them, paying them fairly, treating
them well and protecting their health,
safety and wellbeing. With many people
devoting a large part of their career to
ISKO, we believe we are succeeding.
Details about our responsible approach to
our products, processes and people are
detailed in this, our first Sustainability Impact
report, one of the first in our industry.
Fatih Konukoğlu
CEO STATEMENT
Creativity and innovation drive ISKO™. We are funnelling that drive into creating fabrics that perform exceptionally, that
last longer and that use fewer resources. We call this Responsible Innovation™.
WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK ON OUR APPROACH AND ACTIVITIES
HIGHLIGHTS
Beautiful and responsible: ISKO’s
Vulcano™ is a brand-new laser
friendly finish that delivers denim
effects fast and efficiently.
Switching on renewable energy:
ISKO is installing a 5MW solar array
on its facility roof, with the capacity
to generate 7.2GWh per year.
Looking after the ISKO family:
starting wages at our production
facility are around three times
higher than the legal minimum
wage in Turkey.
Setting the standard and learning
from others: from our STeP by OEKO-
TEX® certified production facilities
and EPDs for all our products to our
membership of both the Sustainable
Apparel Coalition and Textile
Exchange, we are building, following,
developing and sharing best practice.
Circular Economy: R-TWO™ is an
ISKO™ innovation that enables us
to include reused cotton and post-
consumer recycled polyester in all our
fabrics while maintaining the durability
and quality we are known for.
Lower carbon – at every stage:
We are reducing carbon across the
entire lifecycle of our products -
using recycled materials with a lower
carbon footprint, improving energy
efficiency at our facilities and creating
products that last longer.
Supporting SDG 6
Supporting SDG 12
Supporting SDG 13
Supporting SDG 7
Supporting SDG 8
Supporting SDG 17
LASER FRIENDLY
FINISH
REUSEDAND
RECYCLED
LOWERCARBON
FOOTPRINT
SETTING THE
STANDARD
MINIMUM WAGE
7.2GWH PER YEAR
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RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION™
Sustainability is woven into every single fabric ISKO™
produces, literally.
It is in how we design our products,
in how we choose the materials, in
how we produce them, in how we
reduce their impact, and in how we treat
our people and supply chain partners.
ISKO’s Responsible Innovation
mindset has a longstanding focus on
competence, creativity and citizenship.
This is an all-encompassing vision
which tackles environmental and social
responsibility and extends from the
process and business model to the
actual products. Every fabric we make,
from traditional denim to our patented
concepts, is the result of this approach.
ISKO creates the textiles behind some of
the world’s biggest and more sustainably
aware brands. From our position in the
second tier of the fashion value chain, we
are spearheading sustainable techniques
and production for our peers and the
brands we supply, working to make
the whole fashion value chain more
responsible.
A premium denim mill across the board.
RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION
A game-changer in the textile industry, ISKO™ produces high-
performance woven technologies that use fewer virgin materials,
are more durable and which support customers’ lifestyles.
Improving the impact ISKO has is not
enough, we want to bring the industry
with us.
By working with industry partners
and being open with how we measure,
we can support improvements across
the board and enable like-for-like
comparisons of performance.
ISKO textiles combine responsibly
sourced raw materials and state-of-the
art production methods, supported by
our patented techniques and processes.
At every stage of production, energy,
water and waste are tracked via
everyone’s performance KPIs – for
every single fabric ISKO produces.
To promote a responsible mindset
and support our customers’ objectives,
we produce fabrics made from reused,
recycled, organic and other preferred
materials which are certified by third
parties. ISKO is constantly innovating,
creating hundreds of new fabrics each
year, innovating to revolutionise the
denim industry with a constant eye
on sustainability.
HAVING DEVELOPED OVER 25,000 FABRICS, ISKO PRODUCES HUNDREDS OF TYPES OF FABRIC FOR CUSTOMERS EACH YEAR.
RESEARCH DOESN’T STOP AND ISKO CONTINUES TO CREATE INNOVATIVE FABRICS WITH A FOCUS ON RESPONSIBILITY, CONTINUOUSLY TESTING THOUSANDS OF NEW PRODUCTS.
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R-TWO™
R-TWO is ISKO™’s sustainability evolution.
In keeping with ISKO’s Responsible
Innovation™ approach,
this concept deals with the most critical
matters that apparel supply chains are
currently faced with: using more than
is actually needed.
ISKO developed R-TWO guided by the
waste hierarchy; recovering, reusing and
recycling resources to create a durable
fabric that stays in use for longer, both
as a new garment and in the burgeoning
resale market.
R-TWO is an ISKO innovation that enables
us to include reused cotton and post-
consumer recycled polyester in all our
fabrics while maintaining the durability
and quality we are known for.
When raw cotton is processed into yarn,
typically 10% is lost in the spinning process.
At ISKO we add this cotton back into the
process, closing the loop on this material
and saving the energy, water and resources
needed to grow and transport virgin cotton.
All our reused cotton is Content Claim
Standard (CCS) certified.
To create R-TWO, we blend reused and
virgin cotton with certified recycled
polyester, made from PET bottles and
other certified material. Producing
recycled polyester uses less energy than
virgin polyester and lessens dependence
on petroleum as a raw material. Both the
reused cotton and recycled polyester
reduce the carbon footprint of our
products compared to virgin materials.
Depending on the percentage of
recycled polyester, our R-TWO fabrics
can be either Global Recycled Standard
(GRS) or Recycled Claim Standard
(RCS) certified. These Textile Exchange
recognised standards reassure buyers
and demonstrate the environmental
credentials of R-TWO.
COTTON GINNING FIBRE SPINNING REUSED COTTON YARN
COTTON LOSS
R-TWO - RETHINKING THE CYCLE
ARQUAS™
Arquas is a collection of fabrics for sports
and activewear apparel. These textile
concepts are all woven, even if many have
the look and hand feel of knitted fabrics,
ensuring superior durability and great
recovery. They provide a broad range
of performance properties to excel under
all conditions. Arquas 6.0, was launched in
2019 and features 35 brand-new fabrics
– most of which are made with certified
recycled materials.
VITAL™
ISKO Vital™ is the world’s first woven
compression technology product platform.
The cross-functional fabrics can easily be
used across several sectors, from sportswear
and athleisure to wellness and travel.
The compression technology improves the
blood flow by applying pressure to the body,
which offers a wide range of benefits such
as superior sport performance and
prevention of economy class syndrome.
ISKO EARTH FIT™
ISKO Earth Fit is the pinnacle of our
conscious approach, relying on lower
impact materials such as organic cotton,
recycled cotton, and recycled polyester.
When processing raw cotton into yarn for every 100 kilos of cotton
approximately 10% of cotton is discarded, marked as Loss material.
Reused cotton
Recycled polyester
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ISKO POP™
Denim with unparalleled softness
and lustrous satin-like finish.
ISKO FUTURE FACE™
The first woven fabric technology with a
sporty look, a natural feel and cotton touch.
ISKO RECALL™
Technology that assures better recovery
power than any other stretch fabric on
the market.
ISKO SCUBA™
Maximum holding power and perfect
adherence to the body: denim for best
fit and enhancement of fabric thickness
and volume features.
ISKO BLUE SKIN™
The revolutionary four-way stretch
technology with holding power
performance for all-around freedom
of movement.
TRADEMARKS
More than 100 trademarks mark ISKO™’s commitment to push the denim market
towards the latest and furthest frontiers of creativity. We are committed through every step of development, from the study of the everyday fashion trends to the production of fabrics. These are just a few of the most
renowned trademarks of the company.
PATENTED QUALITY
ISKO™ has over 20 patents, proving that innovation is not for the company alone:
it adds important value to the market and industry. The addition of global patents is a big step forward for the
textile industry, where counterfeiting is hard to defeat.
JEGGINGS™ The cult item that revolutionized
women’s style with an elegant sculpting and slimline effect.
ISKO REFORM™ The outstanding technology that enhances the silhouette with superior recovery and
exclusive holding power.
ISKO BLUEJYM™ Hints at activewear but with a more refined
feel and undeniable denim appearance.
ISKO JOOL™
Combining denim and wool to create a
unique fabric with all the advantages of
wool: heat and moisture management,
naturally breathable. Fully natural, and
certified, fibers of cotton and wool blended
for ultimate comfort and durability.
ISKO COSY™
Cosy is an evolution of isko future face™
that combines the durability of denim with
a super soft feel on the back side, with
breathability and heat regulation properties.
A great alternative to fleece, with much
lower micro-fiber shedding and impact.
ISKO GUARANTEE’S PRODUCT INTEGRITY FOR ITS PARTNERS THANKS TO THE 100+ TRADEMARKS AND 20+ PATENTS IT OWNS GLOBALLY
Fabric highlights (from left to right):
ISKO Recall, ISKO Pop, ISKO Future Face
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ISKO™ employees have a deep
understanding of our production
processes, and are empowered
to innovate and make changes which
drive environmental improvements
and responsible production methods.
We’re committed to zero waste
across our processes – making
high quality textiles with no waste
materials, water or energy.
We are reducing waste, water,
energy use and managing the
chemicals we use in our products
across the business, investing in
research to develop innovative
fabrics and processes that have
a lower environmental impact.
This is supported by an ISO 14001
certified Environmental Management
System, with similar ISO certified
systems including ISO 50001
to manage energy, ISO 9001 to
manage quality and OHSAS 180001
to manage health and safety.
RESPONSIBLE PROCESS
With OEKO-TEX STeP and bluesign System Partner certified facilities, social and environmental
responsibility is built into all stages of production.
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EPDs describe the life-cycle impacts
of our products, giving us and our
customers deeper understanding of the
environmental footprint of our fabric.
The EPDs were created with input from
external stakeholders to create validated
Product Category Rules (PCR) for denim.
These are publicly available for other
producers to use to improve transparency
on actual impact across the industry
and allow for fair comparison between
manufacturers. ISKO strongly encourages
brands to request EPD LCAs from suppliers
to enable a credible evaluation of actual
fabric impacts.
We now have EPDs covering all our
fabrics. With this information we can
develop fabrics that are more responsible
and track improvements over time.
UNDERSTANDING AN EPD
ISKO’s EPDs measure the environmental
impacts of 1m2 of fabric throughout its life,
from growing the raw materials to delivery
to the garment manufacturer, with the core
fabric production under our direct control.
The EPD includes the energy and
water used and the waste produced in
growing and extracting the raw materials,
in production and in delivery. These
processes have wider environmental
impacts, which are also measured – from
carbon emissions and release of ozone
depleting substances to wastewater
quality and human health impacts.
EPD® (ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION) VERIFIED LCAs (LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENTS)
Making industry-wide improvements means working with industry partners and sharing best practice with peers. ISKO™ saw a lack of transparency in the industry and responded by creating the first EPDs for denim fabrics.
GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL
Carbon emissions
OZONE LAYER DEPLETION
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) released
ABIOTIC DEPLETION
Use of non-living resources such minerals, clay. Fossil fuels listed separately
PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDATION
Secondary air pollution, also known as summer smog
ACIDIFICATION
Air pollution as acid rain potential
EUTROPHICATION
Nutrient pollution in water bodies
LAND USE
Land requirements for growth/extraction/production
HUMAN TOXICITY
Potential risk of cancerous and non-cancerous effects
FRESHWATER ECOTOXICITY
Impact of chemical based water pollution
WATER SCARCITY
Depletion of freshwater resources
CARBON UPTAKE
Long-term storage of carbon dioxide resources
INPUTS: ENERGY, WATER
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS GUIDE
CORE
ISKO manufacture yarn into fabric
DOWNSTREAM
Product to the customer: delivery of fabric to garment maker
UPSTREAM
What we buy:Raw materials produced and turned into fibres, chemical extraction and manufacture
FUNCTIONAL UNIT
1m2 of fabric
WASTE
ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS
EMISSIONS
LOWER ISBETTER
HIGHER ISBETTER
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IMPACT UNIT (per m2 fabric)
RAW MATERIALS/
FIBRES (upstream)
ISKO MANUFACTURING
FACILITIES (core)
RAW MATERIALS/
FIBRES (upstream)
ISKO MANUFACTURING
FACILITIES (core)
Carbon footprint (Global Warming Potential)
kg CO2 eq 1.41 1.91 2.20 2.04
Water use (Net use of fresh water)
m3 0.363 0.016 0.718 0.018
Nutrient pollution in water bodies. (Eutrophication)
kg PO4 3- eq 0.005 0.002 0.007 0.002
Air pollution as acid rain potential (Acidification)
kg SO2 eq 0.009 0.006 0.015 0.007
Potential risk of cancerous and non-cancerous effects (Human Toxicity)
case 8.05E-08 5.03E-08 1.21E-07 5.35E-08
COMPARING EPD®S
The impact of our fabrics varies depending on the material mix
and processes we use. Efficiencies and improvements in both our
processes and the raw materials drive down the impact of the
textiles we create. The below EPD summary4 shows a comparison
of the same fabric produced using R-TWO™ and standard materials,
which demonstrates the significantly lower impact of R-TWO denim
across all environmental parameters
R-TWO DENIM
ISKOTM is the denim specialist, all fabrics are characterized by an advanced technology and the deeply-rooted care for quality, during all the integrated production from yarn to finishing processes.
ISKOTM’s mission is to always keep in touch with the latest
trends and also to anticipate times. ISKOTM’s research center is certified by the Turkish government and it consists of more than 25 textile engineers, specialists in creating new denim products.
Sustainability at ISKO™ we rethink our sourcing strategies
and refuse to source more material than we need. Our
waste management innovations reduce the environmental
performance impact from yarn to fabric production, by
using reused and recycled materials.
ISKO: The Denim Language
ISKO Philosophy
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CREATING REUSED COTTON FROM LOSS
When raw cotton is processed into yarn, 10% of it is typically expected to be lost as waste. At this stage ISKOTM differentiates itself as we continually trace, track, and monitor this loss and reuse the cotton by adding it back into the spinning process.
All our reused cotton is Content Claim Standard (CCS) certified.
CERTIFIED RECYCLED MATERIALS USAGEAt ISKOTM we blend certified recycled materials with the reused cotton. Producing recycled polyester uses less energy than making virgin polyester and lessens the dependence on petroleum as a raw material. Both factors reduce our overall carbon footprint.
At ISKOTM we RETHINK our sourcing strategiesand REFUSE to source more material than weneed. Our waste management innovationsREDUCE environmental performance impact ofyarn to fabric production by using REUSED andRECYCLED materials.
When processing raw cotton into yarn for every 100 kilos of cotton approximately 10% of the cotton is a LOSS.
COTTON GINNING FIBRE SPINNING
LOSS
REUSED COTTON YAMReusedCotton
RecycledPolyester
EPD SECTIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Describes the fabric
System Diagram Life Cycle Assessment
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ElectricityConsumption Husandry
Activities in Case Of Animal Fibres
Production ofPackagingMaterials
Extraction or Synthesisof the Raw Materials
Processing ofIntermediates
Cultivation ,Growthand Harvest ofNatural Fibres
Recycling of anyRecycled Input
FuelConsumption
WaterConsumption
ElectricityConsumption
Dyeing
Sizing &Weaving
Finishing
Packaging
FuelConsumption
WaterConsumption
WasteTreatment
Waste WaterTreatment
Emissions
WasteTreatment
Waste WaterTreatment
Emissions
YarnPreperation
Transport toCore Process
Use Phase
End of Life
Waste
Waste Water
Emissions
Transport toCustomers
InternalTransportation
System Boundary
UPSTREAM
CORE
DOWNSTREAM
The International EPD® System has adopted an LCA calculations procedure, which is separated into three different life cycle stages:• Upstream module (from cradle-to-gate): Harvesting of cotton, extraction man-made fibres, processing into warp and weft yarns, extraction and production of the chemicals.• Core module, manufacturing processes (from gate-to-gate): Transportation of raw materials to the core, manufacturing processes, impacts generated by fuel burned, impacts due to the electricity production and transport with in the production plant.• Downstream module (from gate-to-customer):Transportation from preparation to an average retailer (distribution). Use phase and end of life phase are excluded from the system boundary. Due to the aim of the EPD is to be used as B2B communication, apparel production (cutting, sewing), use phase (wearing, washing, drying) and end-of-life phases are not evaluated in this LCA study.
Geographical scope of the EPD
Functional Unit
EPD Type (System Boundary)
Data Collection
Allocation
Calculation Methods
Cut-off Rules
Worldwide
1 square meter of denim fabric
No allocation condu cted for input materials and energy consumption was collected specifically per functional unit.
Cut-off rule of 1% regarding waste and wastewater treatment was applied. Regarding to material and chemical inputs, no cut-off rule has been applied.
Cradle-to-Customer
All resource use values are calculated from Cumulative Energy Demand V1.11; net use of fresh water has been calculated from SimaPro Inventory result outputs. Potential environmental impacts are calculated with the CML-IA baseline V 3.05; ReCiPe 2016 Midpoint (H) v 1.02; Formation potential of tropospheric ozone (POCP) from LOTOS-EUROS as applied in ReCiPe Midpoint (H) v 1.13, 2008; IPCC 2013 GWP 100a V1.03 and USEtox 2 (recommended + interim) v.1.0 methods in SimaPro software.
More information regarding to ISKOTM and its products is available on www.isko.com.tr.
Specific data (primary data) was used for the Core Module and gathered from the ISKOTM Manufacturing Plant. The manufacturing data are monitored and recorded in ISKOTM data collection system specifically per unit of product. Data represents the period from 1st January 2019 to 31th August 2019. For upstream module, selected generic data (secondary data) was applied and was obtained from Ecoinvent v3.5. All databased are in line with ISO 14044 data quality requirements. LCA was modelled in SimaPro v9.0.0.31.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Shows the EPD scope and processes
Environmental Performance Environmental Performance
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RESOURCE USE
Resource Use for 1 sqm of 26620 RUC Basic
Output Flows for 1 sqm of 26620 RUC Basic
Parameter
PrimaryEnergy
ResourcesRenewable
PrimaryEnergy
ResourcesNonrenewable
Secondary Material
Renewable Secondary Fuels
Nonrenewable Secondary Fuels
Net use of Fresh Water
Use as energy carrier
Use as raw materials
TOTAL
Use as energy carrier
Use as raw materials
TOTAL
Unit Upstream Core Downstream Total
MJ, netcalorific value 17.847 0.927 0.002 18.77
MJ, netcalorific value 0 0 0 0
MJ, netcalorific value 17.847 0.927 0.002 18.77
MJ, netcalorific value 24.0 25.5 0.174 49.7
23.96 0.174 49.7
MJ, netcalorific value 0 0 0 0
0.045 0 0 0.045
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
MJ, netcalorific value 23.96
0.026 3.01E-05 0.7940.768
kg
MJ, netcalorific value
MJ, netcalorific value
OUTPUT FLOWS
Parameter
Components For Reuse
Material For Recycling
Materials For Energy Recovery
Exported Energy | Electricity
Exported Energy | Thermal
Unit Upstream Core Downstream
Raw Materials Manufacturing DistributionTotal
kg
kg
kg
MJ
MJ
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0.014 0.014
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Waste Production for 1 sqm of 26620 RUC Basic
Waste Production
Parameter
Hazardous Waste
Non-hazardous Waste
Radioactive Waste
Unit Upstream Core Downstream Total
kg
kg
kg
-
-
-
-
-
-
3.87E-04
2.86E-03
0.00
3.87E-04
2.86E-03
0.00
Environmental Impacts
Potential Environmental Impacts for 1 sqm of 26620 RUC Basic
Parameter
GlobalWarmingPotential
(GWP100a)
Land Use
Human Toxicity, Cancer
Human Toxicity, Non-Cancer
Fossil
Biogenic
Land Use andLand Transformation
TOTAL
UnitUpstream Core Downstream
Total
kg CO2 eq
kg CO2 eq
kg CO2 eq
kg CO2 eq
kg CFC-11 eq
kg Sb eq
MJ
kg NMVOC eq
kg SO2 eq
kg PO43- eq
m2 a crop eq
cases
cases
1.815 1.74 0.011 3.57
0.289 0.040 0.000 0.329
8.06E-03 1.69E-03 3.41E-06 9.75E-03
2.112 1.78 0.011 3.91
1.49E-07
6.84E-06
20.41
0.007
0.014
0.007
3.249
13578
4.99E-07
1.73E-07
3.48E-07
22.68
0.003
0.005
0.002
0.017
4243
1.26E-07
1.96E-09
3.03E-08
0.161
2.50E-05
2.59E-05
5.64E-06
4.51E-04
18.1
1.50E-09
3.24E-07
7.22E-06
43.3
0.010
0.020
0.008
3.267
17839
6.26E-07
Freshwater ecotoxicity 1.04E-07
0.534
3.97E-08
0.019
3.03E-10
1.50E-05
1.44E-07
0.553
Carbon Uptake 1.667 0.033 4.76E-05 1.700
Raw Materials Manufacturing Distribution
Acidification Potential
Eutrophication Potential
Water Scarcity Potential
Formation Potential ofTropospheric Ozone
Abiotic Depletion-Fossil Fuels
Abiotic Depletion Potential-Elements
m3
Ozone Layer Depletion
PAF.m3.day
m3
kg CO2 eq
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
Details the materials used, waste produced and related environmental impacts
STANDARD DENIM
4 These are two versions of the
same fabric currently sold by ISKO
ISKOTM denim is the primary ingredient of jeans. The company offers a product range going from
stretched fabrics to authentic denim constructions, but all with
advanced technical features. In our top-notch denim mill, ISKOTM
develops unique textile concepts applying scientific expertise and
research to deliver high- performance denim fabrics.
ISKOTM’s premium technology guarantees day long comfort and freedom of movement, extreme
softness to the feel and touch, all thanks to a range of ISKOTM patents ensuring the highest quality standards and a close
attention to responsible innovation.
*The functional unit does not take into account all technical, functional and aesthetic properties of the product. For comparability of products based on the same PCR, these aspects shall also be considered. Thermal insulation properties are not relevant to disclose and weigth per unit is a confidential business information.
26620 RUC Basic
Physical Parameter Evaluated
CF to Crocking
Skew Movement in Washing
Tear Strength
Tensile Strength
pH
Elongation
Elongation
Test Method UOM Unit Actual Value
AATCC 179
ASTM D5034
ASTM D1424
AATCC 8
ISO 3071
ASTM D4032
ASTM D3107
% -0.5
1.7
Wrap
Weft
Right
Left %
kg
kg
117.8
88.4
Weft 9843
Warp
Wet
Dry
g
g
Rating
Rating
-
kg
%
9010
3
2
7.4
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Technical Specification*
Content Declaration 04
Chemicals used in ISKOTM manufacturing comply with the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European parliament and of the council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).
Materials
Reducing agent
Cotton Fibre
Sodium Hydroxide
Man-Made Fibres
Sizing Chemical
Other Organic Chemicals
Amount
Chemicals Amount
> 85%
< 15%
1-10%
< 10%
10-25%
10-20%
< 0.1%Other Inorganic Chemicals
Packaging: PE packaging film is used to cover the end products. Classfied as Distribution Packaging: designed for the purposes of transport, handling and/or distribution.
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Additional Environmental InformationCertifications & Partnerships
Content Declaration
CONTENT DECLARATION
Lists the raw materials used
LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT
Details the methodology used
The list of EPDs can be found on Environdec.com (search for ‘ISKO’)
AT ISKO™, WE WORK HARD TO CREATE A WORK ENVIRONMENT WE CAN BE PROUD OF
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At ISKO, we work hard to create a
work environment we can be proud of.
We understand that many of our staff
devote a large part of their lives to our
reality, so we put a lot of effort in making
sure that they are valued. An absolutely
instrumental part of what makes ISKO
a genuinely responsible company is how
we do our best to make sure that our
employees are paid fairly, and treated well,
supported by strong union representation.
We seek to treat our employees with
the respect they deserve. This respect
is a core value, we extend it to our
people and beyond to our supply chain
and local communities. It is underlined
by our compliance with ILO standards,
providing opportunities for women and
men to obtain decent and productive
work, in conditions of freedom, equity,
security and dignity.
EMPLOYEES BY GENDER
2019
2018
2017
2016
0 40001000 2000 3000
PEOPLE
While ISKO has a strong commitment to environmental excellence, our primary
focus is always people. As a family-owned business, we treat our employees as an extension of that family; ensuring
equal opportunities and enabling personal development for all.
TO GUIDE AND PUSH IMPROVEMENT WITHIN ISKO WE HAVE SET TARGETS COVERING ALL AREAS OF OUR OPERATIONS.
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With a holistic approach, ISKO looks
for ways to make all the operations
more responsible and efficient: creating
a great place for our people to work,
sourcing responsibly and using the
fewest resources possible.
ISKO is committed to innovation, investing
in technologies and patents that are
state of the art both from a technical and
environmental standpoint. As a result,
there are many ISKO products which
improve sustainability by decreasing water
and chemicals usage. There are also well-
being focused patents and innovations,
which support the health of individuals
wearing clothes made from our fabrics.
Our activities support achievement of the
UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and
uphold ILO standards.
Sustainability is part of ISKO™’s heritage. For 30 years, it has been
woven into every part of our production and development.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Water use
Waste reduction and management
Chemical use
Energy and carbon
Responsible materials
Labour rights
Child labour
Supply chain management
Trade Unions
Health and Safety
Research and innovation
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RAW MATERIALS
All products to follow waste hierarchy and include reused or recycled materials by 2020.
Significantly increase recycled and reused content by 2025
VALUE CHAIN
Encourage 80% of our suppliers (including all high-risk suppliers) to audit to reduce environmental impact, particularly water use, and ensure best-practice labour standards by 2030
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WATER Maintain process water use at current levels
No water or chemical discharge by 2025
CHEMICALS Zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020, in our operations or our supply chain
Meet ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substance List v2 by Q2 2020
30% carbon reduction by 2030 vs 2015 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Install 5MW solar array to begin generating renewable electricity in 2021
Identify climate change risks and adaptation required in operations and supply chain
CARBON REDUCTION
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HUMAN RIGHTS
Maintain zero incidences of human rights violations in our operations
TRAINING Offer more development opportunities to employees that are certified, externally recognised or which result in a qualification
SAFETY Aspiration of zero (0.0%) safety incidents
Increase safety near-miss reporting system to prevent safety incidents
Reduce Accident Frequency Rate to 1.8 accidents per million working hours by 2030
Reduce Accident Severity Ratio to 10 missed working days per million work days by 2030
BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION
Maintain zero bribery and corruption incidents through continuous training and awareness raising
PARTNERSHIPS Certify 100% of products to sustainability labels by 2022
OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY
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PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES
ISKO™ works with selected organisations to verify the company’s impacts
and approaches.
By working with these best practice
organisations, we can demonstrate
our sustainability credentials, through
verification and certification of our
processes, materials and products.
As leaders in the field in textile sector we
are working with industry action groups.
By taking active part in these groups we
are providing direction in best practice and
improving the sustainability of our industry.
We are also supporting events where best
practice can be demonstrated and shared
including Copenhagen Fashion Summit, The
Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference,
Neonyt, Fashion Revolution and IMPACT.
TEXTILE EXCHANGE
Promoting preferred fibres
and materials, integrity and
standards and responsible
supply networks.
SUSTAINABLE APPAREL
COALITION (SAC)
The SAC is apparel, footwear,
and textile industry’s leading
alliance for sustainable
production. The Higg Index is
a key tool from SAC, providing
a standardized supply chain
measurement suite of tools for
all industry participants.
BLUESIGN
Bluesign system partners are
committed to applying the
bluesign system which unites
the entire textile supply chain
to jointly reduce its impact on
people and the environment.
ZERO DISCHARGE
OF HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS (ZDHC)
Roadmap to Zero – raising
standards to tackle hazardous
chemicals in the global textile
and footwear value chain.
SEDEX
Helping companies manage
responsible sourcing in their
supply chain.
BETTER COTTON
INITIATIVE (BCI)
A multi-stakeholder initiative
to improve the environmental
and social impacts of cotton
production.
SYSTEMPARTNER
The data and material presented in this report are provided for informational purposes only. All data and material are the property of SANKO TEKSTIL and nothing herein shall be construed as authorization or license to use, print or distribute any such data or material.
SANKO TEKSTIL disclaims any liability with respect to the additional use of any of the data or material contained herein. The rights of all partners mentioned in this report are protected by the mutual agreements that have been entered in between us.D
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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT REPORT
2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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