[Karachi, Pakistan] — [August 21, 2024]: Ahya is happy to announce our strategic partnership with Artistic Milliners Limited (Artistic Milliners), a leading global conglomerate with interests in textile and apparel manufacturing , renewable energy, regenerative agriculture and organic cotton with the aim to accelerate their journey to net-zero emissions. This collaboration will enable Artistic Milliners to leverage Ahya’s advanced, AI-powered climate software products designed to simplify end-to-end management and reduction of green-house gas (GHG) emissions and instill confidence in their buyers, suppliers and investors.

As a signatory to the UNFCCC Fashion Industry Charter, Artistic Milliners is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, with interim goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 40% and sourcing 30% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. It is committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the SBTi Business Ambition for 1.5°C charters, in alignment with advancements in climate science. Artistic Milliners also supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 13 - Climate Action as well as SDG’s 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, and 17. To meet these ambitious targets, Artistic Milliners has invested heavily in renewable energy, operating 100 MW of wind power and 12 MW of rooftop solar capacity. Further advancing its commitment to sustainability, Artisitic Milliners also prioritizes green building practices, with its Artmill subsidiary and AM-15 & AM-4 facilities earning LEED Platinum and Gold certifications and the establishment of Circular Park, a facility capable of recycling up to 500,000 kg of fiber monthly.  

With this partnership, Artistic Milliners shall advance their goal to further embed  sustainability as a core part of their business model — utilizing Ahya’s climate software products to comply with increasing sustainability reporting requirements, with simplicity, accuracy and cost-efficiency. AhyaOS provides Artistic Milliners with a single platform for comprehensively managing their sustainability data — with the ability to perform digital and automated, internal or external data collection for measurement across all scopes, provide comprehensive & AI-powered analytics, manage SBTi commitments, generate decarbonization roadmaps as well as verifiable reports in line with global standards.

Artistic Milliners shall also receive access to Ahya’s team of climate science and data science experts to provide hands-on training and support for AhyaOS. Additionally, Artistic Milliners shall also utilise to Tawazun, Ahya’s digital voluntary carbon market place allowing them to obtain market access for their verified projects and generate climate finance with ease.

About Artistic Milliners Limited: Artistic Milliners is a leading global textile and apparel manufacturer with 16,000 people across 5 countries. Established in 1949, Artistic Milliners supplies premium denim and apparel to top fashion brands like Levi’s, Gap Inc., Jack & Jones. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, Artistic Milliners operates LEED-certified facilities and invests heavily in renewable energy, including wind and solar power through Group companies Wind Power (Pvt) Limited and Artistic Energy (Pvt) Limited. Artistic Milliners has a significant global presence, with international operations including a design center and denim laundry in Los Angeles, USA, known as Star Fades International (SFI), and a manufacturing facility in Mexico.