- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and US-China trade tensions.
- Record high costs of raw materials, manufacturing, and transportation.
- Extended supply chain lead times due to port congestions.
- COVID-19 outbreaks in Thailand and Vietnam leading to factory shutdowns and absenteeism.
- Increased inventory levels due to strong consumer demand tapering in Q4 2022.
- Credit crunch faced by retailers impacting timely payments to vendors.
- Stricter auditing requirements for content claim certifications.
- Reduced demand for recycled fibers in 2021.
- Challenges in finding recyclers for fabric scraps in Thailand.
TAL Apparel
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-2022 reporting, TAL Apparel disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 53.2K tCO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 21.1K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 32.1K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 3: 258.5K tCO2e/year (2022). 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
53.2K tCO2e/year (2022)
2021-2022
Water Usage
531.5K m3/year (2022)
2021-2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-2022)
| 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). | 21.1K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 32.1K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 258.5K tCO2e/year (2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 53.2K tCO2e/year (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water intensity by 64% compared to 2011 baseline (18.39 L/piece in 2022)
- Achieved 80 points average score across factories in Higg FEM 2022 verification.
- Converted steam boilers from heavy fuel oil to natural gas in Thailand.
- Implemented energy efficiency projects (air compressor, chiller optimization, equipment upgrades, insulation upgrades).
- 80% reduction in water usage in EcoWash process (from 11 L/piece to 2 L/piece).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Further reduce water intensity to 14.06 litres per standard piece by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve an average of 80 points across factories in Higg FEM 4.0 by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Commit to science-based targets in line with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Social sustainability issuesSustainable productsResource efficiencyClimate change