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Program

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Clean by Design+

Clean by Design + (CBD+) reduces process demand for energy and energy losses, and reduces GHG emitted from generating heat and electricity by offering deep analytical insights, increased expert time onsite, and advanced-level environmental opportunities. CBD+ builds on Clean by Design. It’s suitable for mills that have already participated in energy efficiency programs as CbD+ goes further to explore more advanced and complex opportunities for energy reduction.

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Solution tier focus

Clean by Design+ focuses on Tier 2.
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Tier 4
Raw material extraction
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Tier 3
Raw material processing
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Tier 2
Material production
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Tier 1
Finished product assembly

Solution maturity level

Pre-seed

Definition:
Solutions that are at a concept level and in the process of evaluating and establishing their impact potential.

Pilot

Definition:
Solutions that are in the process of testing their solution in order to demonstrate a proof of concept.

Model

Definition:
Solutions that are working towards de-risking and reducing known barriers to scale.

Scale

Definition:
Solutions that are commercially viable with a proven go-to-market strategy.
Goal:
CBD+ will scale as facilities become more mature and take the next step in their decarbonization journey.
Scale
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Current Level
Pre-seed
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Model
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Scale DEFINITION
Solutions that are commercially viable with a proven go-to-market strategy.
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Current Level
Goal Of This Scale Solution
CBD+ will scale as facilities become more mature and take the next step in their decarbonization journey.
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Pre-seed DEFINITION
Solutions that are at a concept level and in the process of evaluating and establishing their impact potential.
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Pilot DEFINITION
Solutions that are in the process of testing their solution in order to demonstrate a proof of concept.
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Model DEFINITION
Solutions that are working towards de-risking and reducing known barriers to scale.
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Location Availability

This solution is predominantly implemented in China with facilities that have already gone through the Clean by Design program. As more facilities complete that program in other regions, we expect the geographical reach of this solution to grow.
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Available regions
16
Sites
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China

15 associated sites

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India

1 associated sites

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Actual Solution impact

Impact is calculated over the duration of the solution, since 2018.
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GHG savings
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0.42
kgCO2e
Average actual savings per kg of production
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1,086,713
tCO2e
Savings since registration
10.05% Average
Energy savings
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5.39
MJ
Average actual savings per kg of production
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11,691,218
GJ
Savings since registration
9.81% Average
Water savings
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116,546
M3
Average actual savings per site/year
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16,036,712
M3
Savings since registration
12.39% Average

Financial breakdown

CBD+ provides participants with enhanced analytical insights by increasing onsite time with experts. This allows for more thorough onsite measurements and the ability to uncover deeper, hidden issues. Facilities also receive advanced-level environmental improvement opportunities. CBD+ typically includes two onsite visits, steam and water metering, recording and tracking of operating practices, and other activities.
Site Investment
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Implementation cost
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13
Payback period
Average payback in months
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The average length of time required for an investment by a site to recover it's initial outlay in terms of profits or savings.
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tCO₂e =
$14.16
$67 industry average
Average actual total investment cost per tCO₂e reduction
(all contributions)
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The cost per tonne of CO₂e reduced as a result of the solution(s) over the useful life of each project, including brand and site program contributions, as well as all implementation costs.
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tCO₂e =
$0.18
Average actual total investment cost per tCO₂e reduction
(brand contributions)
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The cost per tonne of CO₂e reduced as a result of the solution(s) over the useful life of each project, including the brand  program contribution only.

Invested COST PER tCO₂e

DISCLAIMER: These are average projected values, average cost and impact ratios will depend on site specific implementation.
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Implementation Plan

CBD+ provides participants with enhanced analytical insights by increasing onsite time with experts. This allows for more thorough onsite measurements and the ability to uncover deeper, hidden issues. Facilities also receive advanced-level environmental improvement opportunities. CBD+ typically includes two onsite visits, steam and water metering, recording and tracking of operating practices, and other activities.
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12 - 18 months
Projected project length
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Implementation milestones
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Kick-off
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Baseline data collection
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Onsite visit, measurement and investigation
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Performance analysis and opportunity development
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2nd onsite visit, further performance information collection and discussion
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Action plan
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Implementation and capacity building
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Mid-term meeting
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Final result report
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3rd on site
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Final verified report
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Recognition
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Example projects
  • Boiler replacement - switching to lower carbon sources of thermal energy
  • Optimize the dyeing process with more accurate control of water and energy and improve the FTR from 70% to 90%
  • Replace dyeing equipment with innovative low carbon alternatives
  • Change the ratio of input fresh water into the continue resin pool and saved 30% fresh water
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Shanghai Challenge Textile Co., Ltd Case Study

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1 Region
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1 Site
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1 Year

Impact

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GHG saved
28,922
tCO2e
Energy saved
342,451
GJ
Water saved
454,447
m3

The Challenge

Before participating in CbD+ in 2022, the vertically integrated T2 mill (Shanghai Challenge Textile Co., Ltd) had already implemented several energy-saving projects. By assessing energy and water efficiency, the CBD+ team provided recommendations on high-efficiency energy utilization, gas supply system, steam production, smart garment-making and dyeing system optimization. By 2023, the mill had completed a total of 12 action measures, resulting in an annual reduction of 3,363 tCO2e, 39,820 GJ and water saving of 52,843 m3. The team also provided recommendations for the next 3-5 years to sustain the long-term benefits of emission reduction.
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Solution program growth

Since 2021, Clean By Design+ has been deployed in over 16 sites, resulting in a total investment of $13,423,164

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Total sites

2021–2023

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Brands adopting this solution

2021–2023

$13,423,164

Actual total investments

2021–2023

Solution providers

BluWin

BluWin is the holding company of Sustainable Textile Solutions (established in 2012). BluWin is a high-impact climate solution provider with a mission to contribute to a better world and better quality of life by providing solutions which reduce the adverse effects of the fashion, textile, and footwear industries on our planet and the climate.

Ckinetics

cKinetics is a mission-driven sustainability advisory firm. We work with businesses, investors, and thought leaders to drive sustainable practices like closed-loop systems, decentralized production, and resource conservation. Offices in New Delhi and Cupertino, CA; serving clients worldwide.

Enerteam

ENERTEAM is an independent energy sustainability-consulting firm actively engaged in the fields of sustainable energy and resource efficiency and has remained active in providing advisory services, focusing mainly on 4 areas: energy conservation and efficiency, cleaner production, clean and renewable sources of energy GHG accounting, and climate change.

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