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We confirmed several major advancements in sustainability with key players in China's textile industry at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) held on November 6, 2024. We presented certifications and signed sustainability agreements that reinforce the industry’s commitment to eco-friendly practices with leading organizations such as Transfar, Shenghong, Huanyu Technology and Bananain.
Carol Chen, Senior Director, Softlines, presented the first SGS green mark bio-based content certificate for a polyester FDY oil product in China to Transfar, along with several ZDHC MRSL Level 3 certifications. These validations reflect Transfar’s commitment to reducing environmental impact and transitioning to more sustainable production practices. Additionally, Chen and Shengpeng Wang, Vice President of Transfar, signed a letter of intent on cooperation over the EcoVadis solution and finalized a comprehensive sustainability agreement to align Transfar’s operations with global standards for chemical and hazardous substance management.
Highlighting innovations in carbon capture, Sandy Hao, President at SGS, China, presented Min Qian, Deputy General Manager of Jiangsu Shenghong Chemical Fiber New Materials Marketing Department, with a Life Cycle Assessment Verification for Shenghing’s new low-carbon polyester fiber, made possible by the world's first carbon capture polyester production line. This certification supports Shenghong’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality and underscores our role in verifying eco-conscious solutions and technological advancements.
Dr. Eric Wang, Global Deputy Technical Director, Softlines, awarded Dr Andi Tao, CEO of Huanyu Technology, with a resource efficiency verification statement for its proprietary TDSD® dyeing process. This significantly cuts water, energy and chemical use, and represents a significant leap forward in sustainable textile production by enabling measurable reductions in carbon emissions.
Ms Poiling Zang, Vice President of Bananain, signed a joint letter of intent for sustainable strategy cooperation with Jeaf Su, Director, Connectivity & Products, China Domestic Market Department, while also receiving a carbon footprint verification statement for Bananain’s plastic-reducing paper from Charles Ly Wa Hoï, Executive Vice President, Connectivity & Products and Health & Nutrition. This eco-friendly packaging material reduces carbon emissions in comparison to traditional plastic film paper. It represents a milestone in the brand’s ‘Green Plan’ initiative, which aims to foster sustainable production and environmental stewardship.
Several important trends impacting the textile industry were highlighted at the 7th CIIE, including the increasing focus on sustainability, the critical need for verification of claims, regulatory compliance and technological innovation. The industry is proactively addressing carbon emission reduction with strategies across multiple fields, such as cleaner energy usage, improved equipment efficiency and the adoption of low-carbon processes. Additionally, carbon capture and storage are now hot topics, particularly carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), which involves separating CO2from industrial processes, energy utilization and the atmosphere, and directly utilizing or injecting it into geological formations to achieve a permanent CO2 reduction. Discussions at the 7th CIIE emphasized the importance of third-party verification in supporting the transition to a greener, circular economy, preventing greenwashing by ensuring transparency and compliance with ISO standards for credible environmental claims.
As a world leader in certification, we continue to support the textile industry’s sustainable transformation by offering cutting-edge validation services that align with international environmental standards and foster long-term eco-innovation.
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
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