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Global Water Management Strategy in Inditex's India Supply Chain

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Global Water Management Strategy in Inditex's India Supply Chain

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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: India
Basins: Godavari
Project SDGs:
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Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Stakeholder Participation (SDG 6.b)
Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4)
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Sustainable Withdrawals
Progress to Date: NA Increased stakeholder participation
Services Needed: Other
Desired Partner: Other
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2018  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): REGULATORY: Poor coordination between regulatory bodies, Other
Additional Benefits: Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Basin stakeholder mapping
Beneficiaries: Other
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: pool
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 77%

Project Overview

In 2017, Inditex continued to integrate sustainability criteria for the use of water in all of its business areas, thanks to the implementation of its Global Water Management Strategy. The rational use of water and zero discharge commitment of undesirable chemical substances, directly related to water quality, are given special attention in the Master Plan for Water Management in the Supply Chain. We continue working for suppliers to follow the Green to Wear procedure in the…

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In 2017, Inditex continued to integrate sustainability criteria for the use of water in all of its business areas, thanks to the implementation of its Global Water Management Strategy. The rational use of water and zero discharge commitment of undesirable chemical substances, directly related to water quality, are given special attention in the Master Plan for Water Management in the Supply Chain. We continue working for suppliers to follow the Green to Wear procedure in their wet processes through specific technical training projects. Since 2014 Inditex has been working with 1,075 wet processing mills as part of our Capacity Building project towards Zero Discharge. With each evaluation, we carry out an Environmental Monitoring Plan with individualized accompaniment, which allows our suppliers to optimize the facility.

We also verify compliance with the discharge parameters at the purification facilities. Since 2014, Inditex eliminated the use of undesired water repellents in the supply chain. Our commitment to zero discharge is also developed through the Free Policy of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs). This policy, mandatory for all our suppliers, demands the removal of perfluorocarbon compounds in the finishes of water repellence of our garments. Similarly, we inform our suppliers about PFCs free alternatives available on the market. In 2017 we worked with 195 direct suppliers to promote the substitution of these unwanted substances for more sustainable products.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: REGULATORY: Poor coordination between regulatory bodies, Other
Project Benefits: Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Basin stakeholder mapping
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Other
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners)

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Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. is a Spanish multinational clothing company headquartered in Arteixo, Galicia. Inditex, the biggest fashion group in the world, operates over 7,200 stores in 93 markets worldwide. Learn More


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