ATG Hand Care PVT LTD in Wathupitiwala marked yet another significant milestone by securing the two acclaimed global certifications; LEED and ISO 50001:2018, for its sustainability efforts, on the third (03) of December. The achievement demonstrates the company's dedication to energy management excellence as well as environmental stewardship.

The company successfully clinched the world’s top green building leadership certificate, LEED v4.1 certification, under the 'Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings' category. As the most widely used green building programme in the world, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is offered by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for successfully implementing frameworks for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which ensure environmental, social and governance benefits.

As a result of the nominated framework for the certification, ATG Hand Care was able to demonstrate key improvements in its sustainability performance indicators. In comparison to 2023, the company successfully reduced the monthly electricity consumption to produce a pair of liners by 5%, highlighting its strategic focus on energy efficiency. Meanwhile, the water conservation initiatives resulted in a 6% monthly reduction in water usage to produce a pair of liners. ATG Hand Care also optimized its waste management practices, now recycling up to 90% of production waste, which significantly minimizes its carbon footprint on the planet.

In its pursuit of a healthier workspace, ATG Hand Care also went on to install an advanced ventilation system, that considerably improved air quality both within the production and administrative areas. In line with its overall sustainability goals, the company also ensured substantial progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by achieving an annual decrease of 5.5%, thereby further mitigating its environmental impact, compared to 2023.

Meanwhile, the ISO 50001:2018 certificate recognises the company’s successful implementation of a customised Energy Management System (EnMS) that safeguards the planet and people. The certificate is an internationally recognised standard accepting ATG Hand Care’s commitment to develop, implement, maintain, and improve its energy performance via efficient energy usage, reduction of costs, and minimization of the environmental impact in order to ensure environmental sustainability.

In its effort to optimise energy usage, ATG Hand Care PVT LTD - Wathupitiwala, significantly lowered its carbon footprint, contributing to the global fight against climate change. Over the course of a year, both Knitting and Covering factories of the company recorded a 2% reduction in electricity consumption, respectively. The company also expanded its renewable energy consumption, owing to the 3% increase in, on-site solar power generation capacity since 2023. Simultaneously, the factory remarkably achieved an energy conservation culture through the comprehensive training of 100% of its workforce.

ATG Hand Care's journey towards this significant milestone closely aligns with the global principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) for 2030.