Sapphire Mills: Measuring Environment Impact Across Sapphire’s Product Line!
12 July 2024, Utrecht, Netherlands / Lahore, Pakistan: In line with its commitment to sustainable business practices, Sapphire Mills has partnered with Green Story, an environmental footprint intelligence platform, to conduct comprehensive Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) at scale across its product line.
This collaboration aims to quantitatively measure and communicate the environmental impact of Sapphire Textile Mills' products using Green Story's advanced technology, including unique QR codes and digital product passports (DPP).
Sapphire Mills, part of the prestigious Sapphire Group, is a leading vertically integrated textile producer and exporter based in Pakistan, renowned for producing high-quality woven, dyed, and printed fabrics, as well as garments.
Sustainable Innovation Through Data-Driven Insights
Sapphire Mills has long been committed to sustainability through its core pillars: People, Planet, and Prosperity. The company has invested heavily in these areas, including a state-of-the-art effluent treatment plant, a biomass-powered cogeneration plant, and the development of various recycled and biodegradable polyester products. Now, Sapphire Mills is taking a step further by accurately quantifying the environmental footprint of each product in their portfolio.
Setting Benchmark for Sustainability Transparency
Green Story is a leading Environmental Footprint intelligence platform and one of the few official Higg FEM Verifier bodies globally. This accreditation ensures that every piece of primary data collected during verifications adheres to stringent protocols, guaranteeing high-quality and credible environmental assessments.
"We are proud to partner with Sapphire Mills, marking a pivotal moment in advancing sustainability transparency in the textile industry. By quantifying their environmental impact through our platform, Sapphire Textile Mills is setting new benchmarks for accountability and driving positive change."– Akhil Sivanandan, CEO, Green Story
Enhancing Traceability and Transparency
Through this partnership, Sapphire Mills will leverage Green Story's platform to present environmental data in a clear and interactive manner across methodologies such as PEF, EPD and ISO 14047. Each product will be accompanied by a digital product passport accessible via QR codes, enabling customers to trace their environmental journey from raw materials to finished goods. This initiative underscores Sapphire Mills' commitment to transparency and accountability in their sustainability practices.
"Our partnership with Green Story is not just about advancing our sustainability practices at Sapphire Mills; it’s about transforming the fashion industry and empowering consumers with transparent, ethical choices. Through rigorous Life Cycle Assessments and Digital Product Passports, we provide clear and accessible data about the environmental impact of our products. This collaboration enhances the value of our products by ensuring they meet the highest standards of environmental responsibility, driving industry-wide change, and supporting eco-conscious choices. We are proud to lead by example and offer our customers the confidence to make informed, sustainable decisions." – Yousuf Abdullah, CEO, Sapphire Mills
Setting New Standards in Accountability
By quantifying their environmental impact through LCAs, Sapphire Mills can set Science Based Targets (SBTs) and gain insights into their Scope 3 emissions. This data-driven approach not only strengthens their commitment to sustainable manufacturing but also enables informed decision-making that drives positive environmental outcomes.
At the upcoming Kingpins event (July 17-18, 2024) in New York, Sapphire Mills will showcase its collaboration with Green Story. Visit Sapphire Mills it the Green Area, Booth #8, to see firsthand how this innovative technology works for Sapphire Mills.
About Sapphire Mills
Sapphire Mills is a leading manufacturer of woven, dyed, and printed fabrics and garments, specializing in both fashion apparel and workwear. Since its establishment in 2003, Sapphire Mills has consistently progressed and emerged as one of the largest processing companies for dyeing and weaving in the region. Through continuous improvement and investment in state-of-the-art equipment, Sapphire Mills has expanded its product portfolio to cover a wide range of segments within the textile industry. Sapphire Mills’ exports its products across 7 seven continents worldwide.
Contact - Jaffar Ali : jaffar@sapphiremills.com
About Green Story
Green Story is an Environmental Footprint intelligence platform dedicated to helping companies measure, communicate, and improve their environmental impact through data-driven insights and transparency. As an official verifier for the Higg FEM, Green Story ensures the highest standards of environmental assessment and verification.
Contact - Akhil Sivanandan : akhil@greenstory.io