Waste and emissions supply chain engagement

Footwear and apparel factory waste management approach

LRQA is helping apparel and footwear companies dramatically improve waste management in supply chains through a specialised on-site capacity building program. Our team, deploying custom tools and deep expertise, goes on site to measure baseline performance and engage with site management to establish sustainable systems for waste management. In partnership with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) and the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), we also deliver measurable, enduring impact for many of the world’s top brands and manufacturers.  

Waste diversion

In a batch of 34 factories in China, waste diversion rates were increased from an average of 69% to 100% in less than a year.

Waste recycling

In a batch of 12 factories in Vietnam, waste recycling rates were increased from an average of 54% to 64% in less than a year.  

Emissions

For a group of 46 factories across China and Vietnam, 9779 annual MTCO2 emissions were avoided through improved waste reuse and recycling.  

Why partner with us?

We bring to every project our deep expertise in supply chain due diligence regulations, international best practice, a thorough understanding of risk exposure and risk management, and insights into industry practices and investor expectations.