- High interest rates, informality in the segment, and high cost of credit for investments.
- Political crises in Ecuador and Argentina.
- Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East affecting the textile market.
- Changes in end-customer preferences.
Vicunha Têxtil S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Vicunha Têxtil S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 37.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 15.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 12.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 14.2K 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
37.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
2023
Water Usage
2.5K ML/year
2023
Waste
18.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
3.2M GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 15.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 37.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Started operations at VSA Tratamento, a water treatment facility reducing chemical, water, and pollutant emissions.
- Reduced detergent concentration in a Denim Color desizing line.
- Reached 30% waste to landfill reduction goal.
- Implemented indigo bath automation project reducing water and chemical consumption.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase fabrics produced with cotton from regenerative agriculture to 15% by 2025.
- Reach 20 million liters of reuse water used per month in Pacajus by 2024 (80% of monthly consumption).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Vicunha effluents by 25% by 2030.
- Achieve zero spring water use in Ceará operations by 2030.
- Implement Diversity & Inclusion Program by 2026.
- Have PraSer Vicunha in 100% of units by 2025.
- Increase production of more sustainable fabrics (cotton from regenerative agriculture) to 5 million meters by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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