Crystal Denim jeans certified ‘net-zero’
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Crystal Denim, a division of Crystal International, has announced that it has produced the first-ever net-zero jeans, which have been certified by the HKQAA (Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency), an organization providing conformity assessment and accreditation services of environmental, quality, social and other management systems.
To achieve this, the firm adopted a cradle-to-gate carbon accounting method and placed the onus on minimizing the impact of design, materials, and manufacturing processes. As the first phase of producing net zero products, the net zero jeans set out a foundation to accelerate net zero product development, showing the group’s capability and determination to move towards net zero commitment, Crystal says. To reach net zero jeans, Crystal Denim adopted the cradle-to-gate product lifecycle assessment for the carbon accounting method, verified by HKQAA.
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From the product development stage, the company embraces a “Good by Design” concept to design products with low climate impact, with sustainable materials. In addition, Crystal Denim deployed decarbonization efforts throughout all manufacturing processes, including applying laser technology, using onsite solar PV systems for energy-saving, adopting advanced front-loading washing machines, and drying hanger systems for the pre-drying process, and advanced energy-saving dryers. The company further offset residual carbon emissions by supporting a reforestation program in Nicaragua.
The group has also rolled out a thematic website for the Crystal Net Zero 2050 vision, setting out the multi-pronged net-zero strategy, decarbonization progress, and achievements. The website aims to make known to different stakeholders Crystal’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, reinforcing that Crystal International supports actions against the climate crisis and contributes to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
