1. Azgard
Nine
In a
Glance

2. MISSION
To hold the leadership position as the largest value added denim
garment Company in Pakistan, by empowering, engaging and
nurturing our work force. Because we recognize that the success of
our workers defines our collective success

3. VISION
Our vision is to render the Serge de Nime DNA into “MADE in PAKISTAN”.
Becoming a major Global Fashion Apparel Company.

4. GROUP PROFILE
Spinning:
Ring Spinning:
Production Started 1970
Spindles 54,700
Yearly Production 497,000 Bags based on 10
Count
Open End:
Production Started 1996
Rooters 2,800
Yearly Production 200,000 Bags based on 8.5
Count
Denim:
Production Started 1994
Yearly Production Capacity 48,000,000
Meters
Garments:
Production Started 1995
Yearly Production Capacity 9,600,000 Pieces

5. GROUP PROFILE
Utilities:
Power Generation Capacity on Natural Gas
7 MW
Power Generation Capacity on Diesel
4MW
Power Generation Capacity on Furnace Oil
3MW
Standby Local Power (Wapda) 5MW
Boilers Duel Fuel 10 Tons
Boilers Boi Mass 32 Tons
Boilers Waste Heat Recovery 3 Tons
WWTP 70 M3
Others:
Area (Total)
2,443,314 Sq. Ft.
Area (Covered) 1,186,758 Sq. Ft.

6. COMPANY POLICY
 Prioritize customer satisfaction with standardized products, on time deliveries and
buyer’s sought quality and quantity
 Comply will all regulations applicable to ethical business operations.
 Minimize wastages, prevent pollution and conserve natural resources.
 Promote perpetual improvement through team work and employees development.

8. RULES & REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE
 We adhere and comply with all applicable environmental and social
regulations by both national and international regulatory bodies
 We have a proven track record of non-violation of any social
and/or environmental rules and regulations.
 We have acquired all relevant environmental permits and licenses.

9. INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
 ISO-9001:2015
 ISO-14001:2004
 SA-8000:2014
 SEDEX
 GOTS
 OCS
OEKO-TEX 100 (Fabrics)
OEKO-TEX 100 (Garments)
BCI Membership
OHSAS 18001:2007 (In
Process)
GRS

10. ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL COMPLIANCE
 We lead the textile and apparel sector of Pakistan not
only in our products but also with our unflinching resolve
to better social and environmental conditions around us
 The Company has a broad vision on protecting
environment and adding values socially, we feel proud to
be at the head of the Industry , by heavily investing in
projects for environment protection (water treatment, low
carbon emission, using biomass for steam generation etc.).
On the social front we are active contributors to
community and health support programs.
 We are proud to announce that we are the first one to
achieve the SA-8000:2008 certificate in Pakistan.
We believe we are the Cleanest and the Greenest T&A Company in
Pakistan

11. LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
 Use of biomass as alternate source
of fuel in lieu of mineral based fuels
for steam generation, resulting in
reduced carbon emissions.
 Installation of state of the art gas
turbine for power and steam
generation , resulting in carbon
reduction with its efficient fuel
burning and recovery of waste heat.
 Counter flow system for all washers
on dyeing and finishing machines ,
resulting water conservation.
 Dye recovery tanks for effective
recovery of used dyes, thus resulting
in efficient use of chemicals and dyes
thus reducing the impact on
environment.
 OZONE treatment machine for
water and chemical free treatment
for vintage effect and shade control
– water and chemical conservation.
 Waste water treatment plant for
water treatment and then we utilize
treated water for horticulture
purpose.
 Utilizing waste gases and
recovering its energy in the form of
steam.
 In order to reduce particulate
matter (PM) emission levels at the
gas flue of biomass systems, wet
scrubber system has been installed
where ash is forced through a pool
of water, in order to remove

12. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
 Azgard 9 is the first Pakistani textile company to have
voluntarily submitted itself for a SA-8000:2008 audit
eventually betting certified.
 Wit approx. 15% females on our workforce makes us the
flagship of women’s right and empowerment.
 Active philanthropic support to schools, hospitals,
community health, drinking water supply and national
relief efforts.
 The only textile company in Pakistan which has its In-
house center for employees’ health assessment by way of
audiometry, spirometry and ECG.

13. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Aware of the potential medical risk to workers we
have desisted from health hazardous processes
Alternately we use:
Scraping with Emery Paper (Crystalline Silica Free)
And Chemical Treatment - Use of Potassium
Permanganate (KMNO4) with appropriate personal
protective gears.

14. SAFETY TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Emergency readiness
Fire Fighting
Basic Paramedical
HIV AIDS Awareness
Usage of Personal Protective
Equipment’s
Machine Safety
Chemical Handling
Occupation Health & Safety
Forklift Safety
Manual Handling
Chemical Safety
Waste Management and Disposal
Food Safety and Kitchen Waste
Management

15. HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
Azgard – 9 has its firm belief that all kinds of hazardous wastes which
have significant negative impact on human health or environment should
definitely be disposed off according to international standards rather than
earn financial benefit through its sale subsequently
 Cartons (Dyes)
 Air, Fuel and Oil Filters
 Lamps and Tube Rods
 Chemical Container/Drums
 Used
Oil
 Used
Batteries
 Oily Rags
 Medical Waste
 Expired Chemicals
 Waste Water Sludge
 Rice Husk Ash
 Kitchen Waste

16. PICTORIAL VIEW
OZONE MACHINE COUNTER FLOW WASHER---FINISHING

18. 1. Clean Manga, Green Pakistan, Safe World:
Alive and aware to all these side effects Azgard 9 took it upon itself to play a positive part
and hence we
strive to create value for our customers and society at large
Based on principles of dedication to protecting the health and safety of our employees and
others, and using resources more efficiently. Our sustainability vision focuses on three major
areas: manufacturing excellence, product sustainability and corporate citizenship. AZGARD 9
is committed to conducting all affairs lawfully and with integrity, ensuring excellence in
environmental safety, and all other areas of compliance.
Our Sustainable Denim target is to counter the depletion of natural resources and to ensure
adequate
living standards for the planet's growing population which is a pressing issue of the world
today.
In line with this Azgard's Sustainable denim production is run by applying ways and methods
to conserve
energy and resources.
The making of Sustainable denim involves Eco-friendly practice in production, by using

19. ENERGY CONSERVATION
(REPLACING HIGH VOLTAGELIGHTS WITH POWER EFFICIENT LED’S
Garments: Electricity (KW/Day): 3,945
Denim: Electricity (KW/Day): 300
Garments: Electricity (KW): 1,780 [-
55%]
Denim: Electricity (KW): 126 [-58%]
Average Saving: 55.10%

20. UPGRADATION OF MACHINERY
(REPLACING / INSTALLATION OF ENERGY/PROCESS EFFICIENT MACHINERY)
Water (Ltrs.): -
Electricity (KW): 22
Prd. Efficiency: 400
Process Time (Mins.):
40
Water (Ltrs.): -
Electricity (KW): 37 [+68%]
Prd. Efficiency: 800 [+50%]
Process Time (Mins.): 20 [-
50%]

21. UPGRADATION OF MACHINERY
(REPLACING / INSTALLATION OF ENERGY/PROCESS EFFICIENT MACHINERY)
Water (Ltrs.):
3,000
Electricity (KW):
34
Prd. Efficiency: -
Process Time
(Mins.): 240
Water (Ltrs.):
2,000 [-33%]
Electricity
(KW): 44
[+23%]
Prd.
Efficiency: -
Process Time
(Mins.): 180
[-33%]

22. UPGRADATION OF MACHINERY
(REPLACING / INSTALLATION OF ENERGY/PROCESS EFFICIENT MACHINERY)
Water (Ltrs.): -
Electricity (KW): 44
Prd. Efficiency: 160
Process Time (Mins.):
200
Water (Ltrs.): -
Electricity (KW): 36 [-22%]
Prd. Efficiency: 320 [+50]
Process Time (Mins.): 120 [-
67%]

23. PICTORIAL VIEW
OZONE PLANT COUNTER FLOW WASHER---DYEING
Cut down water consumption by
99%

24. PICTORIAL VIEW
EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT
40% Reduction in Chemicals Usage after instllation of boi-cleaners
HORTICULTURE--- USE OF ETP WATER

25. Consumption
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
4%
40%
3%
12%
%-AGECONSUMPTION
YEAR
Consumption
ETP CHEMICAL CONSUMPTION

26. PICTORIAL VIEW
DYES RECOVERY TANKS WASTE HEAT RECOVERY BOILER

27. PICTORIAL VIEW
STEAM GENERATION—BIO MASS FUEL STEAM GENERATION—BIO MASS FUEL

28. PICTORIAL VIEW
WET SCRUBBER INSTALLAION – BIO MASS FUEL STEAM BOILER Low Emission Power Generation

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