Client Snapshot
A leading manufacturer specializing in advanced surface treatment and glass deep-processing partnered with TNZ on a transformation journey to anchor sustainability at the core of its operations. With an established footprint across Asia and partnerships with world-class brands, the company recognized that global manufacturing standards were shifting rapidly, where ESG performance had become not a differentiator, but a license to operate.
Our Partnership and Impact
Strategic Alignment and Governance
Working closely with the leadership team, we supported the design and establishment of a board-level ESG committee supported by a cross-functional taskforce spanning operations, procurement, HR, and compliance. This also included committing to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), targeting a 42% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2031 versus a 2021 baseline, and net-zero across the value chain by 2050. A Sustainable Finance Framework was launched, enabling access to green bonds and sustainability-linked loans to fund energy-efficiency and process innovations.
Operational Excellence through Technology
Flagship factories deployed 5MW rooftop solar systems generating over 6 million kWh annually, cutting CO₂ emissions by more than 5,000 tons. Digital energy-management systems, fully integrated with manufacturing execution systems (MES), optimized real-time consumption across high-intensity processes. By 2023, the company achieved industry-leading energy efficiency, standardizing best practices such as ambient-temperature cleaning, optimized furnace curves, and intelligent HVAC systems across its global network.
Supply Chain & Talent Development
We also guided the rolled out a Supplier Code of Conduct requiring carbon disclosure and emission reduction plans from more than 1,000 partners. Training, digital tools, and workshops helped suppliers identify emission hotspots and reduce material carbon intensity. Internally, an “ESG Academy” delivered over 20 hours of training per employee with full coverage, while female workforce participation approached 50% and women in management rose significantly. Occupational health and safety was reinforced through ISO 45001 certification and predictive safety systems.
Measured Impact and Market Advantage
The ESG-driven transformation yielded tangible results: improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), lower energy cost per unit, and reduced scrap rates. Strong ESG credentials secured expanded orders from existing clients and entry into new high-growth sectors such as renewable energy and advanced wearables. Recognition by capital markets followed: in 2023, the company ranked in the top 6% globally in the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, cementing its position as a benchmark for sustainable manufacturing and a strategic partner in global supply chains.