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Through the perspective of SBTi & the SDGs, this thesis explores the sustainability transformation of MUL’s, a prominent producer of synthetic leather. The study focuses on 5 main areas: water stewardship, energy efficiency, ESG-KPI integration, circular economy improvement & carbon footprint reduction. Under ideal blend conditions, energy audits & pilot studies such as biomass co-firing with groundnut shell & coal blends showed a potential 30% reduction in GHG emissions. Operational difficulties, however, made it clear that scalability requires technological advancements. Energy efficiency measures like compressor optimisations, VFD installations & LED retrofitting have shown significant payback periods & are expected to lower energy intensity. By implementing non-toxic chemicals, upgrading raw material utilisation & substituting renewable energy sources for fossil fuel-powered machinery, ESG initiatives were align with the SDGs. While water stewardship was reinforced through MBR recycling & RWH, water restoration improved by 35.92%, waste management strategies focused on segregation, recycling & emission control related to transportation. While Scope 1 emissions still need to be improved, the GHG inventory showed progress in Scope 2 & 3 emissions. All things considered; the study offers a reproducible framework for incorporating sustainability into manufacturing processes using a data-driven, SDG-aligned & SBTi-compliant roadmap.
Keywords: Sustainability Transformation, SBTi Compliance, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Energy Efficiency, Water Stewardship, ESG-KPI Integration, Waste Management.
