- The fashion industry has a short-term lens on the future and tends to look no further ahead than 12 months. Climate change requires a long-term roadmap.
- The gap between what has been achieved and what needs to be achieved continues to widen in the fashion industry.
- Complex supply chains with raw materials sourced from various regions and manufacturing units spread across the globe.
- Adaptation to Higg FEM 4
PDS Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, PDS Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 9.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 478.2K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
14.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2024
Energy Use
1.5 million kWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 9.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 478.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022-2023 | 4.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Generated 1.5 million kWh of clean energy
- Reduced total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to 14,353 metric tonnes
- Reduced carbon footprint by 542.8 metric tons of CO2e
- Restored 700+ mangrove plants
- Reduced water consumption by 1.31 million liters annually at CCP Malwana
- Implemented a rainwater harvesting program collecting 4.5 million liters of water annually at Norlanka
- Implemented a comprehensive travel sustainability program at Poetic Gem
- Incorporated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Poetic Gem
- Implemented digital product passports for garments
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 30% by 2030
- Source all Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres responsibly by 2027
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 (Norlanka)
📅 Medium-term
- Define and publish scope 3 emissions by 2025
- Achieve Net Zero by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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