Sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

At IST, we are committed to the principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. While conducting our business sustainably, we place great importance on fulfilling our environmental and social responsibilities.

 

Energy Conservation

We implement various conservation projects to enhance energy efficiency in our production processes. By utilizing energy-efficient machinery and choosing efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems, we aim to reduce our energy consumption by 20% compared to the previous year.

 

Clean Content and Sustainable Supply Chain

We prioritize using clean and sustainable raw materials in our products. By selecting suppliers that adhere to sustainability standards, we support the implementation of sustainable practices throughout our supply chain.

  • Water Conservation: We prefer working with suppliers who use processes that save over 65% of water in dyeing and finishing operations.
  • Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC): We collaborate with suppliers that are part of the ZDHC program, which aims to eliminate hazardous chemicals from global textile, leather, and apparel supply chains.

 

Compliance with International Standards
  • Better Cotton Initiative (BCI): We source raw materials from producers who make cotton production more sustainable.
  • Global Recycled Standard (GRS): We partner with manufacturers that meet recycled content and social responsibility criteria.
  • Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): We collaborate with suppliers supporting organic textile production.
  • Safe Raw Materials: We choose PFAS-protected (C6) or PFAS-free (C0) products instead of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which may pose risks to human health and the environment.

 

Collaboration with Ecodesk

We use the Ecodesk platform to monitor, manage, and report our sustainability performance. Through this platform:

  • We Analyze ESG Data: We collect environmental, social, and governance data and share it transparently with our stakeholders.
  • We Enhance Our Supply Chain: We evaluate our sustainability practices to achieve our goals more effectively.
  • We Reduce Our Environmental Impact: We increase energy efficiency and fulfill our social responsibilities.

 

Environmentally Friendly Production

We work with manufacturers who use solution-dyed raw materials to reduce water and energy consumption while minimizing ecological impacts. In this way, we support environmentally friendly production and contribute to the preservation of natural resources.

 

At IST, we continue to take environmentally conscious, innovative, and responsible steps toward a sustainable future.