Changing waste management
In 2006, 622.3 tonnes (more then 34% of the entire volume of the participating factories’ waste) was used for co-processing, and so will be diverted from low-level incinerators or landfill, the most common waste management methods in Vietnam.
In 2007, 711.1 tonnes of waste were co-processed. Further extension of the system was limited by a new approach taken by the local authorities, who authorised one specific waste collector to cover each region. So not all planned project partners could send their waste to HOLCIM.
Nonetheless, the adidas Group is keen to promote sound waste management solutions and extend the programme to more adidas Group suppliers in the country. For the adidas Group in Vietnam, this remains a great opportunity to set a benchmark for waste management in our industry.
Where our suppliers also make products for other brands, the team will reach out to them to join the existing co-processing system. Moving forward, we will also continue to promote this project to cover the Group’s apparel and accessories factories in Vietnam, either by joining the existing project, or by looking for similar approaches in other parts of the country.