MIZUDA

2024

Annual Social 

Responsibility Report   

Zhejiang MIZUDA Textile Printing & Dyeing Co., LTD

 

 

Enterprise Profile

 

Zhejiang Mizuda Textile Printing & Dyeing Co., Ltd., established in 1993 with a registered capital of 116.668 million yuan, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of cotton and linin woven fabric printing and dyeing products. The company has advanced core technologies including engraved printing, cold pad-batch dyeing, and wet-steam dyeing. With an annual production capacity of approximately 160 million meters, its products are exported to over 60 countries and regions.

In recent years, the company has been awarded prestigious honors including "China's Top 30 Printing and Dyeing Enterprises", "Outstanding Energy Conservation & Emission Reduction Enterprise in China's Textile Industry", "National Green Factory", "National Green Supply Chain Demonstration Enterprise", "Zhejiang Provincial Water-saving Benchmark Demonstration Enterprise", "Zhejiang Provincial Digital Workshop", and "Zhejiang Provincial Technology-based & Specialized 'Little Giant' Enterprise".

 

 

Corporate Culture

Creating a Better Life

 

Corporate Vision

To forge a green textile ecosystem and drive sustainable development

 

Corporate Values

Delivering value to customers, empowering employee growth, fulfilling social responsibilities

 

 

Sustainability Milestones in the Past Five Years

2018.11        Successfully rated as a "National-level Green Factory"

 

2019.09        Successfully rated as a "National-level Green Supply Chain Demonstration Enterprise"

 

2019.11        Obtained the "SCORE Enterprise Sustainable Development Certificate"

 

2019.12        Won the title of "National Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise"

 

2020.09        Two products (formaldehyde-free and non-ironing environmentally friendly viscose-cotton elastic satin and camouflage PU waterproof fabric) were successfully rated as "National-level Green Products"

 

2020.12        Joined the "LCA Full Life Cycle Assessment Working Group of China's Textile and Apparel Industry"

 

2021.10        Joined the "30.60 China Textile and Apparel Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Plan"

 

2021.10        Won the "Special Contribution Award for Taking the Lead in Carbon Neutrality"

 

2021.12        Awarded the "Provincial-level Green Textile Printing and Dyeing Enterprise Research Institute"

 

2022.10        The "Postgraduate Training Base of Donghua University" was established

 

2022.12        Won the title of "Water-saving Benchmark Enterprise in Zhejiang Province"

 

2022.12        Won the "Pioneer Unit of Climate Innovation Action in China's Textile and Apparel Industry"

 

2023.01        The "Green Forest Culture Action" was launched

 

2023.02        Two green design products (the fabric product "Eco-friendly Cotton-Nylon 2/2 Left Double-sided Twill" and the polyester suede printed and dyed fabric product "Fuzzy Recycled Polyester Plain Cloth") were listed on the national green manufacturing list

 

2023.05        Won the "Product Development Contribution Award"

 

2023.10         Joined the "CIRCULOSE® Supply Chain Alliance"

 

2023.11        The Women's Federation of Zhejiang Mizuda Textile Printing and Dyeing Technology Co., Ltd. was establishe

 

2024.01        Obtained the title of "Provincial-level Digital Workshop" 

 

2024.01        Ran "Excellent Unit for Talent Construction in China's Textile Industry"

 

2024.05        Rated as an "Advanced Unit for Cultivating Top Ten Textile Fabric Designers in China"

 

2024.06        An off-campus teaching practice base of Jiangnan University was established

 

2024.08        Joined the "Apparel Impact Institute Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Project"

 

 

Global Sustainable Development Network Diagram

 

 

Relentless Refinement · Perpetual Innovation

 

In today's fast-evolving society, enterprises must not only pursue economic benefits but also fulfill social responsibilities. Mizuda has consistently demonstrated this commitment by driving continuous improvement in product quality and service excellence through technological advancements and optimized management practices, ultimately generating greater societal value.

01     Technology and Product R & D

R&D expenditures reached 6% of total revenue in 2024, through strategic collaboration with Jiangnan University, Mizuda has addressed critical industry challenges and advanced textile technology innovation. Product development output demonstrates sustained growth with 405 cumulative new product launches and 97 active patents (including 90%+ commercialization rate of R&D achievements), industrial design commercialization value surged by 35% year-on-year. In 2024, Mizuda was awarded China's Exemplary Organization for Textile Fabric Designer Cultivation, China Fashion Fabric Design Competition Individual Excellence Award, First-Class Excellence Award in China Printing & Dyeing Industry Annual Fabric Selection.

 

02    Green Design Products

Pioneering Sustainable Textile Solutions
Mizuda solidifies its leadership in green innovation through dedicated R&D, production, and global distribution of eco-advanced textiles. 

Core product lines:

• Natural fiber textiles

• Closed-loop recycled systems

• Bio-based solutions (regenerated cellulose & synthetic fibers)

• Biodegradable polymer fibers

Certification Milestones:

• 46% of output certified under:

• Organic Standards: GOTS, OCS

• Recycle Standards: GRS, RCS

• Implement Regenerative Agriculture Certification framework in

      2024  

03   Responsible Products

While paying attention to product quality, the company pays more attention to the process management of products. It conducts traceability management throughout the entire processes, from the evaluation of raw material suppliers, manufacturing, finished product inspection, to storage management. The company has continuously held the GB/T 19001 quality management system certification for 12 years, conducts rolling internal audits, and has a laboratory accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS).

04     Intelligent Manufacturing Transformation

The company devotes to intelligent production transformation to enhance its core competitiveness and achieve sustainable development. By cooperating with Baidu Smart Cloud, it has developed applications for comprehensive energy efficiency and production management projects of the company's facilities and equipment, thereby realizing digital management from production scheduling to quality control. In January 2024, the company won the titles of "Provincial-level Digital Workshop" and "Demonstration Enterprise for Big Data Application".

 

Provincial-level  Digital Workshop

 

Demonstration Enterprise for Big Data Application

 

Use Resources Moderately and Economically

 

Mizuda adheres to the concept of green development and is committed to building a resource-saving and environment-friendly enterprise. The company has adopted high-efficiency, energy-saving equipment, optimized its production processes, and significantly reduced energy waste. It has continuously held the GB/T 24001 Environmental Management System certification for 11 years and has successfully passed the Higg-FEM verification in environmental systems and data management.

 

Climate Action

The company integrates climate action into its core strategy and development plan. In terms of energy, it optimizes its energy structure by installing rooftop photovoltaic power generation facilities and purchasing green electricity.In 2024, the company's use of green electricity reached 50%, representing a 20% increase from 2023. The company plans to raise this proportion to 60% in 2025 and achieve 100% by 2030.

In terms of technology, the company develops low-water and low-energy-consuming processes. For different types of fabrics, it adopts technologies such as cold pad-batch and low-bath ratio dyeing. In terms of equipment, it uses high-efficiency motors and air compressors and optimizes the internal structure of equipment, aiming to reduce fresh water usage and lower overall energy consumption.

In 2024, Mizuda collaborated with the Apparel Impact Institute (aii) and international garment brands to jointly implement an energy conservation and emission reduction project, developing over 10 energy-saving technological transformation plans. The company has also actively disclosed PRTR and carbon data on the IPE website (Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs) for eight consecutive years. This transparency meets the requirements of domestic and international brand customers and helps the entire industrial chain reduce emissions and resource consumption.

 

Compliant Emissions

The company attaches great importance to the compliant discharge of wastewater and waste gas, as well as the compliant treatment of waste. In terms of wastewater, it regularly monitors water quality indicators to ensure that wastewater discharge is always under control. For waste gas, it uses advanced treatment equipment to effectively remove particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other harmful substances. Regarding waste, it implements classified collection and storage, prioritizes the reuse and recycling of waste, and hands over the non-recyclable portion to professional organizations with relevant qualifications for safe disposal. This ensures that the entire process is legal, compliant, and does not cause secondary pollution to the environment.

The company achieved a B-level result in the GTW audit conducted by the garment brand INDITEX. Additionally, in  accordance with the requirements of the ZDHC wastewater guidelines, the company conducts wastewater tests annually, with a compliance rate of 100% for all indicators.

 

 Collaborative Synergy · Shared Prosperity

 

01  Honest Operation

The company is committed to honest and transparent operations, firmly opposing commercial bribery and corruption. It continuously strengthens its anti-corruption and anti-bribery systems, encompassing integrity education before events, robust system building during events, and thorough audits and inspections after events. To facilitate reporting of corrupt practices, the company has established multiple channels, including a dedicated email address, telephone hotline, and suggestion box. These channels ensure that employees can report misconduct smoothly and encourage them to exercise their right to report illegal activities.

In 2024, the company conducted a series of initiatives to advance its anti-corruption and anti-bribery efforts. These included special meetings themed "Stay Upright with Integrity and Build a Career with Diligence," employee professional ethics training, and ongoing integrity education programs. Through these efforts, the company successfully promoted the implementation of its anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies.

 

02   Employee Development

The company adheres to the principles of fairness, justice, and openness in employment. It strictly prohibits discrimination against employees based on factors such as ethnicity, race, gender, and religious belief in recruitment, promotion, salary and benefits, and training. The company strictly controls recruitment approval and identity verification procedures through standardized processes to prevent and eliminate the use of child labor and forced labor. Labor contracts signed between the company and employees include provisions related to legal employment. In the event of illegal employment, it will be properly addressed in accordance with relevant labor laws and regulations.

Mizuda has consistently passed international human rights qualification audits, including SLCP, SMETA-4P, OEKO-TEX® STeP, and ICS for many years. It has also passed the supplier code of conduct audits of multiple brand customers.

In 2024, the company continued to implement its annual training plan. By collaborating with both internal and external experts, it conducted diversified and multi-topic training sessions covering professional skills, product knowledge, business capability enhancement, digital application, and corporate sustainability. These efforts aimed to improve the development and cultivation of the talent pool and build a professional team. A total of 3,120 person-times of employee training were conducted, with the goal of creating opportunities for employees' self-growth, promoting the sustainable development of the enterprise, and providing a platform for employees to showcase their talents and realize their career aspirations.

 

 

03   Employee Care

The company places a strong emphasis on employee welfare and fully implements the GB/T 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. It prioritizes employee health monitoring by conducting annual physical examinations for employees at three key stages: pre-employment, during employment, and post-employment. In addition to the legally mandated social insurance and housing provident fund, the company offers a comprehensive internal welfare system, this includes benefits such as annual leave, holiday allowances, high-temperature subsidies, annual physical exams, meal subsidies, and birthday benefits.

In 2024, the company collaborated with local hospitals to provide free medical consultations for employees, ensuring convenient access to healthcare services. It also organized a variety of sports activities and multiple reading events to support the physical and mental well-being of its workforce.

In recognition of these efforts, Mizuda was awarded the title of "Excellent Unit for Talent Construction in China's Textile Industry" in 2024.

 

 

04   Social Impact and Contribution

The company actively engages in public welfare projects and annually holds a "Charity One-day Donation" event to support charitable causes and demonstrate compassion through concrete actions. It also actively provides employment opportunities and collaborates with universities to establish off-campus teaching and practice bases, such as Jiangnan University, and builds industry-university-research base with Donghua University.

The company encourages its employees to participate in community service activities, such as visiting and bringing warmth to welfare homes. By doing so, it aims to build a positive corporate image within the community, foster mutual trust and assistance among neighbors, and collectively create a warmer, more harmonious, and vibrant environment.

Looking ahead, the company will continue to explore innovative approaches that contribute to community development and work in partnership with all stakeholders to shape a brighter future.