Crystal International Expands Renewable Energy Transition; Three Factories Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity Coverage

Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturer advances renewable electricity adoption through solar PV, green power purchases and I-RECs as part of its Sustainability Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050 goals

Crystal International Group Limited ("Crystal International" or the "Group") has expanded its renewable energy transition across its global manufacturing operations through a combination of onsite rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, green electricity purchases and International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs). The company said these initiatives support its Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050 ambition.

According to the Group, three factories located in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have achieved 100% renewable electricity coverage on a market-based greenhouse gas accounting basis.

Three factories reach full renewable electricity coverage

Crystal International stated that, alongside its onsite solar PV installations, it is using I-RECs as part of its renewable energy strategy across manufacturing locations.

The company currently operates a renewable energy portfolio with 24.6 MW of installed solar PV capacity across its operating countries. In addition, it has been procuring I-RECs and off-site green electricity to reduce emissions associated with purchased electricity on a market-based basis. The company said this approach aligns with increasing customer expectations regarding renewable energy adoption.

Renewable energy procurement supports broader transition

Following the achievement of three factories reaching full renewable electricity coverage in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in 2025, Crystal International said it is continuing to work with its manufacturing facilities to expand renewable energy usage by purchasing green electricity and I-RECs matched to their grid electricity consumption.

Since 2025, the Group has procured 85,600 MWh of I-RECs and green electricity, which it said has offset 45,200 tCO2e. Crystal International aims to maximise renewable electricity coverage across its operations by 2030.

"Transitioning to renewable electricity requires both immediate action and long-term system transformation. While we continue to invest in on-site solar PV, market-based instruments such as I-RECs and green electricity purchase enable us to support renewable electricity generation while expanding access to clean energy solutions," said Catherine Chiu, Vice President – Corporate Quality & Sustainability at Crystal International.

Net zero roadmap

The company said its ongoing net zero roadmap combines renewable energy deployment with productivity enhancement, energy efficiency improvements and fuel switching initiatives.

Crystal International stated that it remains focused on investing in renewable energy and low-carbon manufacturing as part of its long-term climate strategy.