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Case study
Star Fashion Co., Ltd invests in electricity saving measures in 2024.
13:44 - 19/03/2024
The implementation of energy-saving measures in 2023 helped the company save 1.5 million kWh of electricity, equivalent to 4.5 billion VND, and reduce 1083 tons of CO2 emissions.
Star Fashion Co., Ltd, a member of Crystal International Group based in Hong Kong, specializes in manufacturing export clothing products. The company's main clients include Adidas, Lululemon, and Under Armour.
Besides its business development tasks, over the years, Star Fashion Co., Ltd has been focused on energy-saving solutions and environmental protection, aiming for green growth. Implementing various efficient and energy-saving measures has helped the company reduce production costs and increase profit.
Star Fashion Co., Ltd is always focused on energy-saving solutions and environmental protection.
The factory's current electricity consumption is about 9.3 million kWh/year, of which 1.3 million kWh comes from the solar panel system installed on the factory roof and 8 million kWh is purchased from the national power grid. Additionally, the company operates boilers with environmentally friendly fuel, sawdust (biomass), about 1.2 million kg/year.
Ms. Do Thi Ngoc Bich - Director of HR and Sustainable Development at Star Fashion Company Ltd., said: "Saving electricity is not only the sustainable development strategy of the Crystal Group but also the sustainable development strategy of the company. Star Fashion Company Ltd., along with the Crystal Group, has set a goal to reduce absolute emissions by 35% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Every year, the company allocates a budget for electricity-saving activities, and for 2024, the company has planned a budget of 1 billion VND for these activities."
Sewing machines with servo motors help save electricity.
Ms. Bich stated that to use energy efficiency and conservation, the company has installed rooftop solar panels at Workshop 1 and 3, helping the company save 4.14 billion VND/year and reduce CO2 emissions by 1.083 tons/year.
Rooftop solar panels were installed at Workshops 1 and 3.
Additionally, the Company has installed inverters for controlling large-capacity air compressors, enabling these compressors to operate reliably and minimize energy usage costs, tailored to the needs of each production area; Installed air dryers and ducts for the dryers to lower the air intake temperature and reduce energy loss; Installed a central air conditioning system to replace the local air conditioning systems, ensuring air conditioning for all required areas with reduced energy consumption; Replaced 400 standard motors in sewing machines with energy-saving servo motors; Replaced old fluorescent lights with energy-saving LED lights, and installed sensors for lights in public areas such as restrooms, staircases...
Screw air compressors equipped with inverters.
Regarding the use of sawdust energy for the boiler, in 2023, the company installed a heat recovery system from the boiler to heat water, with a total investment cost of 185 million VND. This solution has helped the company save 27 tons of sawdust (biomass) per year, equivalent to saving 68.9 million VND per year.
In addition to investment solutions, the company also implements many awareness-raising solutions for employees, such as hanging electricity-saving posters in all areas of the factory, providing annual training for employees on electricity-saving awareness, and having the maintenance team patrol daily to find and promptly fix any leaks.
Star Fashion Co., Ltd. sets a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Especially, to achieve sustainable development goals, in line with the company's commitment to its partners and customers, besides energy saving, 100% of waste from production, including fabric scraps, cardboard boxes, and plastic bags, is recycled by the company. The portion that cannot be recycled is sent to Phu Hung Environmental Services Investment Company Limited for energy recovery incineration, and the ash from the incineration process is used as material for manufacturing non-fired bricks.
"In 2023, 92% of the company's production waste was processed by recycling methods, equivalent to 735,800kg; the remaining 8% of waste, equivalent to 60,262kg, was treated by energy recovery incineration," Ms. Bich reported.
According to plans, in 2024, Star Fashion Company Limited will install a solar-powered lighting system for the entire outdoor lighting system of the company with an estimated total cost of 120 million VND. The company is currently conducting a pre-feasibility study for the project of installing inverters for the water pump system of the Chiller with an estimated total cost of about 465 million VND; installing inverters for air compressors with an estimated total cost of 310 million VND. Besides energy-saving activities in the factory, the company and Crystal Group are also planning to sponsor the entire solar-powered street lighting system for Phu Nghia commune, where the company is headquartered, with a total cost of over 300 million VND. The installation and handover to the commune are expected to be completed in 2024. |
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