We care for our planet. Not just to say it but we have been integrating sustainable fashion for over 10 years. It all started as ethics and social compliance initiatives and went on to be something else. We have been sincerely pioneering sustainability with these aspects to further enhance our services and delivering ethical products.
In our understanding, ethical products do not only mean the use of sustainable raw materials. There are 8 aspects that should be taken into account;
- Raw material
- Environmental Management
- Ethical and Fair Working Conditions
- Carbon Emissions
- Circularity
- Traceability
- Supply chain management
- Digitalization
Without the integration of these 4 aspects, we believe that we cannot talk about sustainability. We can deliver on these on a scalable basis and can ensure that our products include these angles, on an all-in-one basis.
1. Abiteks scorecard verification (based on sustainability criteria) where every supplier is assessed.
2. Abiteks traceability vendor map (Abiteks can trace Tier 1,2 and 3 of suppliers for any given product) consisting of fabric, dye, yarn and accessories.
3. Carbon measurement software assistance. Abiteks can assess the carbon footprint of facilities and can perform Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for singular products.
What does Sustainability mean to the World?
Sustainable products will be what promises that we can deliver a better world to generations to come. This understanding is essential in our belief. Currently textiles and apparel businesses are one of the contributors to carbon emissions in the world.
We believe this has to be changed since in the new world there should be better products, better services and a better planet.
We can deliver on sustainable products made with sustainable methodology through our Green Map Tool. This enables us to deliver our customers sustainable products instantly. Green Map Tool is a preliminary analysis we apply for all the manufacturers and suppliers we cooperate with. Here, we know the level of sensitivity of the manufacturers in our supply chain to the environment and people. Green Map is a tool that consists of suppliers, logistics partners and auditors that are solely focused on sustainability, therefore understanding the needs of our customers and responding quickly.
We pursue customized end to end supply chain and logistic solutions for our customers. Developing and operating responsible, sustainable and agile supply chains that meet the demands of our customers while improving way of working with our vendors.
"Abiteks has proved that spreading the culture of sustainability in the working environment with the Green Office certificate!" We are proud to be a part of WWF’s Green Office Program, adapting sustainability as a never-ending work in progress.
In line with the WWF-Turkey (World Wild Fund for Nature) Green Office Program, the requirements were met to become a sustainable office. This increased the awareness of team on sustainability. Moreover, some good practices were implemented in the office to become more environmentally friendly.
Since 2018, Abiteks and its sustainability Pioneer employees have set annual targets and share their tasks in line with these goals. Aware of the sustainable transformation of the fashion and textile industry, Abiteks aims to be a company that tries to leave this world alive to future generations.
Green Office initiative, which analyzes the current situation of the offices, makes the Office eco-friendly after improvements. The program is created by WWF-Turkey (World Wild Fund for Nature) to reduce the resource consumption and ecological footprint of mankind. Following the current due diligence, some recommendations were offered by WWF-Turkey (World Wild for Nature). Improvements suitable for Abiteks
With nature friendly behaviors, the office has own environmental management system.
We give regular sustainability trainings to our team through our sister company the ORBIT, to raise awareness of the environmental and social consequence of their choices.
Definition of Sustainability and Sustainability Concepts
Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industry
Circularity in Fashion and Circular Designs
Sustainability Certificates, Standards and Platforms for Textile and Apparel
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Carbon Footprint
European Green Deal and Related Regulations
Communication of Sustainability
Brand Sustainability Analysis
We are strategic partners with The Sustainable Angle, a UK based non-profit that works with brands and producers to enhance their ability in sustainable raw material.
We were also one of the main sponsors For Future Fabrics Expo 2020, organized by The Sustainable Angle in London.
We have a company called Orbit Consulting that deals with foreign partnerships and works with our local partners in our supply chain to lower their emissions. The mission of Orbit Consulting is to give consulting on solely sustainability in textiles.
