A question has been raised as global firms and organizations are shifting focus to sustainability amid push for a greener future – how does the traditional industry incorporate the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework into their business? TUNtex Incorporation, an established textile and garment company from Taiwan, has the answer.
With nearly 70 years of history, the company has adopted smart manufacturing, transforming from a traditional textile manufacturer to a vertically integrated company that has achieved carbon reduction during its manufacturing process. Compared to a traditional textile factory that consumes an average of around 4,000 tonnes of water per day, TUNtex needs 400 tonnes only for its Kaohsiung-based Lujhu factory, recycling and reusing up to 90% of its water consumption.
Integration of smart transformation and green policies
TUNtex started expanding into Southeast Asia from the 1980s. It established garment factories in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia and has become the long-term supplier of international brands such as Nike and Adidas. According to Deputy Manager Lin Ming-wang (林明旺) of TUNtex, 2014 represents a key turning point in the company’s development, when a new executive management team ca