HANVO — SUSTAINABILITY IN GLOVE PRODUCTION

By integrating advanced solar photovoltaic panels across our facility’s rooftops, we generate approximately 1,214,038 kWh of clean, renewable energy annually. This initiative reduces our carbon footprint by an estimated 365.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year, with 20% of our facility’s energy needs powered by solar energy.

Challenge: Enhance energy efficiency and minimize energy consumption.

Solution: Deploy state-of-the-art rooftop solar photovoltaic systems to produce sustainable, renewable energy.

Impact: Achieved annual energy savings of 1.2 million kWh, cutting CO2 emissions by 365.5 tonnes. Approximately 20% of the facility’s energy is sourced from solar power, reinforcing our commitment to environmental stewardship.

PPE Safety glove manufacturing can generate exhaust gases and vapors that pose environmental risks if not managed responsibly. To address this, we have implemented an advanced exhaust gas recovery and recycling system integrated throughout our production process.

All exhaust gases are captured and purified using regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO), water spray scrubbing, and catalytic oxidation before safe discharge. As a byproduct of the RTO process, we generate approximately 14,850 tonnes of steam energy annually, which is repurposed to power our glove production, enhancing energy efficiency.

Challenge: Mitigate environmental impact of exhaust gases from glove production.

Solution: Install an advanced exhaust gas recovery and recycling system, incorporating RTO combustion, water spray scrubbing, and catalytic oxidation technologies.

Impact: Over 90% of waste gases are captured and purified, meeting stringent environmental standards. The system produces 14,850 tonnes of reusable steam energy annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 3,419.9 tonnes per year, equivalent to a reduction of 15.8 grams of CO2 per pair of gloves.

Industrial safety glove manufacturing is a water-intensive process, generating significant industrial wastewater. To mitigate environmental impact, our facility is equipped with an advanced wastewater treatment and reuse system that processes wastewater before discharge or reuse.

Our 24-hour intelligent, self-monitoring system treats over 350,000 tonnes of wastewater annually, achieving an effluent quality of approximately 50 ppm COD (well below the national standard of 300 ppm COD). The treated water undergoes further processing by a secondary wastewater treatment partner, ensuring it is safe for river discharge or domestic reuse, in full compliance with environmental regulations. This initiative also contributes to a reduction of 41.7 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, equivalent to 0.19 grams of CO2 per pair of gloves.

Challenge: Minimize the environmental impact of water-intensive glove manufacturing.

Solution: Install a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system with intelligent monitoring and engage secondary treatment partners to ensure water safety and reusability.

Impact: Over 350,000 tonnes of wastewater are treated annually to a high standard (50 ppm COD), enabling safe river discharge or domestic reuse while reducing CO2 emissions by 41.7 tonnes per year, or 0.19 grams per pair of hand gloves.

Our commitment to sustainability extends to innovative research and development, focusing on reducing plastic waste. Through proprietary technologies, we created the Ecotech™ range—a line of eco-friendly industrial gloves crafted from recycled PET plastic bottles. These bottles are transformed into high-quality polyester yarns and knitted into durable, functional gloves.

Challenge: Develop sustainable products by minimizing plastic waste.

Solution: Utilize proprietary technology to convert recycled PET plastic bottles into polyester yarns, which are then knitted into the Ecotech™ range of eco-friendly gloves.

Impact: Significantly reduces plastic waste by repurposing it into practical, high-performance gloves, while lowering CO2 emissions by approximately 281.8 grams per pair, advancing our vision for a greener future.

We strictly adhere to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards across our PPE glove manufacturing processes to ensure environmental and occupational safety. To enhance compliance and operational efficiency, we have implemented a comprehensive Environmental and Safety (ES) monitoring system. This advanced digital platform continuously tracks production systems, enabling immediate response to potential accidents and ensuring robust environmental and safety management.

Challenge: Enhance environmental safety, operational efficiency, and production management.

Solution: Digitize operations with an integrated ES monitoring system and a centralized safety and environmental protection control hub.

Impact: Digital transformation has significantly improved operational and production efficiency, strengthened environmental and safety compliance, and reduced energy consumption. These advancements have played a critical role in advancing our goal of achieving a carbon-neutral facility, contributing to a reduction of 281.8 grams of CO2 per pair of gloves.

Packaging plays a critical role in the lifecycle of our work gloves. To minimize its environmental footprint, we have transitioned to using FSC-certified cardboard and biodegradable sample bags. This deliberate shift to sustainable materials significantly reduces the environmental impact of our packaging, contributing to an average CO2 emissions reduction of 281.8 grams per pair of gloves.

Challenge: Minimize the environmental impact of product packaging.

Solution: Adopt FSC-certified cardboard and biodegradable sample bags for eco-friendly packaging.

Impact: Achieved an average CO2 emissions reduction of 281.8 grams per pair of gloves, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable manufacturing and a greener future.