Sustainability
ERAK: a leader in sustainability and innovation
ERAK is a factory that develops sustainable solutions in response to the fast-changing and increasingly environmentally conscious demands of the fashion industry. Thanks to the modern wastewater treatment systems in use at our factory, pre-treatment, chemical and biological treatment processes are carried out meticulously and without harming the environment. In addition, a cogeneration system that improves energy efficiency captures the heat produced during electricity generation to provide steam and hot water, meeting the facility's internal energy needs.
ERAK attaches great importance not only to the environment but also to the wellbeing of its employees. Beyond providing healthy and safe working conditions, we support our people's physical and mental health with the sports areas and extensive green spaces at our factory. Participation in social responsibility projects is also encouraged, strengthening our ties with the wider community.
Through investment in innovative technology and environmentally responsible practices, ERAK places sustainability at the heart of its business processes and continues to work towards a more liveable future.
Erak Giyim at a Glance
Erak in Numbers
Milestones
Erak Giyim begins operations as a denim production and development centre.
The Çerkezköy factory becomes operational.
GOTS certification obtained.
Erak Giyim accelerates denim fabric and product development through its in-house research and development centre.
• First BSCI audit completed.
• OCS certification obtained.
ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications obtained.
First wastewater management carried out under ZDHC.
• First verification service obtained for Higg FEM.
• First chemical management started under BVE^3.
• RCS certification obtained.
• New water- and energy-saving technologies and processes introduced at the factory.
• First SEDEX audit completed.
• ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 certifications obtained.
Higg FSLM module verification obtained.
• 85% water recovery begun with a reverse osmosis system.
• First carbon footprint calculation completed.
• First Life Cycle Assessment study completed.
• Work begins on integrating sustainability into company structure and strategy.
• Projects evaluated against the Sustainable Development Goals.
Regenagri certification obtained.
• Work begins on setting greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative.
• First Sustainability Report published.
• First ZDHC InCheck verification completed. (Score recorded as 96.67%.)
UN Global Compact signatory