GiLTEX to Showcase Eco-Friendly Products and Drive Climate Action at the Global Summit in Baku
Baku, 19 September 2024: GiLTEX, a leading Azerbaijani textile manufacturer, is proud to announce its role as the Official Textile Partner for COP29, the global climate summit taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. This partnership emphasizes GiLTEX’s commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the textile industry while supporting global climate efforts.
“This partnership reinforces our dedication to sustainability and collaboration,” said Kamran Agasi, CEO of GiLTEX. “COP29 offers us a unique opportunity to showcase our efforts in reducing carbon emissions and building strategic alliances that drive climate action within our industry.”
During COP29, GiLTEX will actively participate in the Green Zone, where it will present its eco-friendly product range and engage with global leaders on sustainability. The company will use this platform to foster collaborations and contribute to knowledge-sharing on climate-smart practices.
GiLTEX’s sustainability strategy focuses on minimizing its environmental footprint through carbon baselining, enhancing energy efficiency, and increasing the use of renewable energy. The company is currently conducting a Life Cycle Assessment on 19 key products to identify emission hotspots and improve operations accordingly.
With state-of-the-art facilities located across Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus, GiLTEX manufactures a wide range of textiles using locally sourced cotton—from raw fabric to bed linens. The company prioritizes sustainable production methods and is committed to advancing climate resilience within the textile sector.
“As we pursue our sustainability goals, we’re proud to join the global movement for a greener future,” added Agasi. GiLTEX’s partnership with COP29 marks a significant milestone in its mission to drive positive change both within the industry and beyond.
About GiLTEX
GiLTEX operates in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus, specializing in textile manufacturing using locally sourced Azerbaijani cotton. Its operations include a spinning factory, two weaving factories, two dyeing factories, a garment factory, and a medical mask factory. GiLTEX produces 18 million meters of raw and dyed fabric annually, along with 1,800 tons of knitwear, 1,000 tons of towels, 1,500 tons of knitted products, 250,000 uniforms, and 1 million sets of bed linen. The company’s facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery from Belgium, Germany, Japan, and Turkey, supporting its commitment to high-quality and sustainable production.
