Industry

Textiles

Decarbonizing textiles spans spinning, weaving/knitting, dyeing & finishing and wet-processing. Key levers include low-temperature dyes & enzymes, process heat electrification, thermic-fluid/boiler efficiency, closed-loop water systems and preferred fibers (BCI cotton, recycled polyester). Challenges: batch variability, subcontractor data quality, and chemical compliance (ZDHC, MRSL).

Textiles industry — eco operations

Key drivers & challenges

  • Lower process temps via enzyme/low‑temp dyes; optimize dye pickup & liquor ratios.
  • Improve boiler/thermic‑fluid heaters (economizers, O₂ trim, insulation, condensate return).
  • Shift to electric stenters, heat‑pumps; manage compressor and HVAC loads.
  • Water/chemicals: ZDHC MRSL conformance, ETP performance, reuse and salt recovery.
  • Scope 3 fiber choices: cotton, viscose, polyester supply‑chain and logistics.
Scope 1
  • Boilers, thermic‑fluid heaters, stenters & dryers.
  • Process heat for dyeing/bleaching/mercerizing.
  • Diesel gensets, forklifts & on‑site fuel use.
Scope 2
  • Purchased electricity for spinning, weaving/knitting.
  • Compressors, chilled water plants, HVAC.
  • MLE (market/location based) factors & RECs.
Scope 3 — Upstream
  • Cotton (field to gin), viscose, polyester chips.
  • Dyes, auxiliaries & finishing chemicals.
  • Yarn/fabric purchases, inbound logistics.
Scope 3 — Downstream
  • Garmenting & finishing subcontractors.
  • Distribution, retail, use‑phase (washing/drying).
  • End‑of‑life & recycling credits.

Compliance & Frameworks

BRSR / SEBI

Automated mapping for energy, GHG, water and effluent indicators with audit trails.

CSRD / ESRS E1–E5

Intensity KPIs (tCO₂e/t fabric), water metrics (m³/kg), and supply‑chain notes for preferred fibers.

ZDHC / Higg FEM

Chemical conformance checks, ETP performance logs, and module exports.

Sample Dashboard — Textile Mill

Emissions

tCO₂e (YTD)
0.42M
Scope 1
0.31M
Scope 2
0.86M
Scope 3
Progress to 2030 target (‑25%)

Process Intensity & Water

kWh/kg yarn
3.9
▼ 4% YoY
m³ water/kg
0.92
▼ 7% YoY
Steam kg/kg fabric
1.7
ETP compliance
98%
Compressor spec. power
0.115 kW/(m³/min)

Compliance Status

Audit‑ready
  • BRSR Mapping 100%
  • CSRD ESRS E1 90%
  • ZDHC MRSL Compliant
Chemical inventory coverage

Energy Mix

Grid
61%
Renewables
22%
Coal/Gas for steam
12%
Biomass
5%

Quality & Effluent

COD (mg/L)
225
TDS (mg/L)
950
Water recycle
46%
ETP uptime

Operational Alerts

  • Stenter exit temp high Investigate
  • Boiler stack O₂ > 6% Action
  • ZDHC audit due in 20 days Upcoming
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