The Net Zero Pakistan Newsletter

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W I N - W I N S O L U T I O N B O T H F O R
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CHANNELING
BIOMASS ENERGY
ABOUT 3.6 TO 5 MILLION TONNES OF CROP RESIDUES ARE BURNED IN THE
FIELDS OF PAKISTAN EVERY YEAR. MEANWHILE INDUSTRIES IN PAKISTAN ARE
STRUGGLING TO FIND ALTERNATIVES TO COAL AND NATURAL GAS FOR THEIR
ENERGY REQUIREMENTS.
NET ZERO TOOLKIT: YOUR KEY TO
SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS
Read more on page 04.
SUSTAINABLE APPAREL COALITION
TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT NZP 9TH
TOWN HALL
NZP PARTNERS WITH COPENHAGEN
BUSINESS SCHOOL ON NET ZERO
CASE STUDY
Read more on page 05.
Read more on page 07.

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The Green Gauge
$20,000
540 HRS
A snapshot of NZP's progress from
inception to date
of climate funds invested in at-scale
decarbonization projects
of training conducted on climate action
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new knowledge pieces being created
including databases, guidance
documents and case studies
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private sector companies have signed up
for NZP membership

3. Dear readers,
It is with great pleasure that we present to you the revamped edition of Net Zero
Pakistan's newsletter, "The Climate Compass".
In this 10th edition, we have scaled up our communication strategy to cater to
the magnitude of impact that our initiatives have created. Our aim is to bring
you up to speed with the latest happenings in the sustainability space and
important developments that are taking place in the world of climate finance
and supply-chain decarbonization.
This interactive and informative document is co-created with our members
and partners, and we invite you to connect with us to share your knowledge and
collaboratively scale up your economic potential. As we continue on this
journey, we thank you for your continued support and engagement, and look
forward to co-creating a sustainable future together.
Sincerely,
Urooj Kamran Azmi
Marketing Lead, Pakistan Environment Trust
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Editor's Note
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4. Anationallevelbiomasssupplychainproject
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Biomass potential has not been fully realized
in Pakistan due to the country’s
fragmented agricultural value chain
which remains informal and
undocumented. This has been a major
reason behind limited development of
biomass capabilities since procurement of
waste from a disparate agricultural sector
becomes a major barrier. Large quantities of
agriculture stubble continue to being
burned causing problems of smog and air
pollution in Punjab
Aside from some individual companies with
captive biomass plants, there has been little
development due to time, cost and
expertise constraints.
The primary focus of BioVentures is to set
up a centralised facility to nurture biomass
potential from crop harvesting residue such
as rice husk, wheat straw, etc., in order to
ensure high quality and sustainable
biomass with long-term contracts.
The project has a
cumulative
emission reduction
potential of
approximately 15
MtCO2e over 10
years
The primary objective of the feasibility is to establish technical and commercial
viability covering the following key areas: supply-side analysis, demand analysis,
financial and non-financial business case.
The feasibility study will be completed by October 2023 which will be followed
by a pilot and then a full scale launch towards the end of 2024.
BIOVENTURES TECHNICAL
WORKING GROUP
BioVentures is being co-developed by
all relevant stakeholders including
brands & coalitions, manufacturers,
biomass experts and project preparatory
& financial experts. To guide the project
from the perspective of the
manufacturers/off-takers, the
BioVentures Technical Working
Group has been formed, which involves
sustainability leads from our member
companies: Mahmood Group,
Sapphire, Gul Ahmed, Artistic
Milliners and Masood Roomi.
The Berlin Energy Transition
Dialogue is a platform that brings
together leading energy experts from
around the world to discuss the global
green energy transition.
Wardah Zaman, Program Manager at
NZP, attended BETD Conference 2023
to explore the potential for biogas in
Pakistan's energy transition and energy
security. Alongside the BETD, Wardah
visited a biogas facility in Berlin, and
also met with solar thermal technology
providers.
NZP ATTENDS THE BERLIN
ENERGY TRANSITION
DIALOGUE
BioVentures
Net Zero Pakistan launches BioVentures: a project that aims to establish an at-scale biomass supply
chain which will replace carbon intensive fossil fuels used within industrial processes with a cheaper,
cleaner, more reliable supply of biomass.
TheChallenge:
TheSolution:
WITH AN INITIAL INVESTMENT OF $100,000, NET
ZERO PAKISTAN KICKSTARTS WORK ON
BIOVENTURES WITH THE FEASIBILITY STUDY
UNDERWAY
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NZP has engaged two veteran industry
leaders, Laila Petrie, CEO of 2050; and
Morten Lehmann, CEO at Tailwind and ex-
CSO GFA to guide the work on global
brands and coalitions engagement around
BioVentures and other NZP work.
Feasibilitypoweredby
NZP engages advisors for
stakeholder management

5. NZPKnowledgeCreation
01 GHG INVENTORY
VERIFICATION FAQS
A document addressing common
questions related to GHG inventory
verification; the requirements and best
practices for NZP member companies.
A guide developed by SAC outlining a six-
step process through which textile
companies can commit and set SBTs, and
develop action plans to deliver individual
targets.
A quick but comprehensive module
(open-access) that takes you through the
nitty gritty details of scope 3 accounting
02 SAC DECARBONIZATION
GUIDE
03 MODULE ON SCOPE 3
EMISSIONS ACCOUNTING
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TOP PICKS FROM THE KNOWLEDGE
PLATFORM
Knowledge Platform (KP) is the online portal
developed by NZP for crowdsourcing and
hosting industry and self-created knowledge
pieces for companies undertaking Net Zero
Journeys. See below our top picks from KP for
this quarter:
EMISSION FACTOR DATABASE FOR
PAKISTAN'S TEXTILE SECTOR
One of the biggest obstacles for companies measuring their
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly Scope 3
emissions, is the lack of access to relevant emission factors. In
the absence of such factors, companies resort to using spend-
based accounting, a less reliable method for GHG calculation
and long-term target setting, or they use factors that are US/UK
based and not representative of value chain activities in the
Global South.
To help the textile sector overcome this challenge, we are
working closely with our member companies and actively
seeking partnerships with consultants for advisory and
technical assistance to build out a comprehensive emission
factor database over the next few months. If you would like to
contribute your inputs or expertise in the process, please get in
touch with us!
THIS QUARTER, UNDER ITS TRANSPARENCY
AND KNOWLEDGE LAB (TAKL), NZP INITIATED
WORK ON 2 KNOWLEDGE ASSETS
NET ZERO PAKISTAN MEMBERS' TOOLKIT
Transitioning to net zero emissions is a complex and challenging
process that requires significant operational changes for
companies. This process is filled with technical jargon, an
overwhelming amount of information related to standards,
methodologies, and specific actions required, which can make it
confusing and daunting for companies to navigate.
To demystify this process for companies, NZP has developed a
Net Zero Toolkit, with inputs from our signatories and partner
organizations such as CDP, Alliance for Climate Action Mexico
and Altruistiq. The toolkit breaks down the net zero journey into
six main stages: Commit, Measure, Disclose, Define, Reduce
and Advocate. For each stage, the toolkit provides an exhaustive
checklist of actions, industry best practices, and resources.
The toolkit is an invaluable technical resource for companies of
all sectors seeking to initiate or accelerate action toward their
net zero ambitions. It will be officially launched in May 2023 for
larger industry audience.
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The first NZP Town Hall of the year, and ninth in the overall
series was hosted by Gul Ahmed in Karachi on 13 March 2023.
The event was divided into two sessions: one was co-led by
Andrew Martin, Executive Vice President, Sustainable
Apparel Coalition (SAC) and Joyce Tsoi, Director of
Collective Action Programs, SAC; and the second was an
expert session conducted by Katie Murphy, Senior Consultant
from EcoAct.
The knowledge session was focused on Forest, Land, and
Agriculture (FLAG) emissions guidance for member
companies aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative.
The session covered both theoretical and practical aspects of
setting FLAG targets, with a focus on key considerations and
challenges.
According to SBTi, businesses with land-intensive value chain
activities and those in any other sector that have land-related
emissions covering 20% or more of their overall footprint
are now required to set FLAG science-based targets. While
best practice guidance is still being developed for capturing
farm-level data, EcoAct recommended companies to first
assess whether FLAG is relevant to them by identifying and
mapping all land-related emissions in their operations and
supply chains to estimate its total share across all three scopes.
01
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Over 81% energy used in the 221 textile
manufacturing facilities in Pakistan comes
from fossil fuels, with renewable energy
contributing less than 2% to the total energy
mix. These statistics reemphasize the need
for the textile sector in Pakistan to set
ambitious science based targets, in order to
drive decarbonization actions at the speed
and scale required.
02 There is a need for more textile
manufacturing facilities in Pakistan to
implement the Higg Index tools throughout
their supply chain so that there is accurate,
real-time data coming out of Pakistan on the
scale of energy transformation required as
well as progress towards emissions
reductions.
NZPpartnerswithSAC&
EcoActforits9thTownHall
Top Action Club Webinar
with SAC
Net Zero Pakistan recently presented at the
Top Action Club, a collaborative platform by
the Sustainable Apparel Coalition designed
to promote sustainable practices across
global supply chains.
During the presentation, Net Zero Pakistan
showcased the work that is being done
collaboratively with members towards
achieving our net zero goal. Fashion brands
from North America and Europe were in
attendance to learn more about the work we
are doing and how they can collaborate with
us to drive positive change in the industry.

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CERB Workshop on
science based targets
NZP was invited to conduct a session in a one-day
workshop, organized by CERB and hosted by
Packages Group on science-based targets for
businesses. The workshop was designed to
encourage businesses to set science-based targets
while setting goals for their profit and operations,
and was attended by companies from multiple
sectors, including cement, textile, and packaging.
NZP ENGAGES WITH UN FRAMEWORK
CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
The annual meeting of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate
Action, hosted by UN Climate Change, took place in Bonn,
Germany on 7 and 8 February 2023. The meeting brought
together more than 100 participants from Asia, Europe, UK and
U.S., in person and online, to reflect and decide on the areas of
focus for Charter governance, functions and collaborative
action in support of commitments made under the Charter and
beyond.
Syeda Faiza Jamil, Programme Director of NZP, spoke on the
forum about the need of local coalitions driving real, on ground
work; and emphasized that there should be more representation
from the Global South in Net Zero transition conversations.
200+ ATTENDEES JOIN NZP WEBINAR WITH H&M
& US APPAREL
All stakeholders (especially those in the developed world) must
come together to propose and implement high-impact
solutions - NZP is facilitating this by partnering with global
brands, coalitions and experts
Brands have very ambitious climate targets via SBTi and RE100
- this means that all suppliers of these brands must also set net
zero and take action to switch to renewable energy sources
There is a strong business case for the net zero transition.
Although the payback may not seem attractive in the short
term, forward-thinking leaders who invest in sustainability now
will reap benefits in the long-term.
In March, NZP hosted a webinar on turbocharging the net zero
transition for Pakistan's textile & apparel sector. The webinar was
hosted in collaboration with our partners, PRGMEA and PTC. The
panel featured Peter Ford (Project Lead for Climate at H&M), Asif
Malik (CEO of US Apparel), Dr. Ayyazuddin Malik (PRGMEA) and
Talha Khan (Executive Director of PET)
Here are some of our key takeaways:
On 30th March, Race to Zero hosted a
forum on their 5th P (Persuade) to
engage its members and accelerators on
net zero policy challenges. The 5 Ps
are Race to Zero’s criteria for all
campaign members. Read more about it
here. The 5th P is on aligning policy and
engagement to the goal of net zero by
2050.
Shehreen Umair (Analyst at NZP) was
invited as a speaker to kick-off one of
the breakout discussions at the virtual
forum by showcasing the progress made
by Net Zero Pakistan on the policy front,
as well as the coalition’s plans ahead to
ensure an enabling policy environment
to accelerate decarbonisation in
Pakistan.
NZP engaged with UNFCCC through 2 distinct
platforms: Fashion Industry Charter for Climate
Action and UN Race to Zero Campaign
SHEHREEN SPEAKS AT UN
RACE TO ZERO
FASHION INDUSTRY CHARTER FOR CLIMATE
ACTION

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Asnapshotofourresearchandmediaengagements
ZeroingIn
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01
LOOKING AHEAD: UPCOMING EVENTS
YPO Panel: Embracing
decarbonisation for a sustainable
future
May 5, Karachi
02 10th Edition of NZP
Townhall
May 30, Multan
"The industry’s current progress on offsetting
emissions indicates that, it has shown promising
commitment to achieve net zero by adopting a
green supply chain philosophy. The ‘Net Zero
Pakistan’ initiative, for instance, is Pakistan’s
largest net zero coalition and is the only second
country-wide programme, under Global Race to
Zero, after Japan."
Read more about Pakistan’s journey towards net zero in
this article for Business Recorder.
BUSINESS RECORDER COVERS NET
ZERO PAKISTAN
Partnership with Copenhagen
Business School
We are excited to announce our collaboration with
Copenhagen Business School for a case study
on sustainability in Pakistan's textile sector. The case
study will provide valuable insights into the value of
promoting a brand of sustainability on Pakistan’s
exports internationally, as well as compare Pakistan
with other textile manufacturing countries. Stay
tuned for more information on this exciting
collaboration.
FEATURED
NZP Case Study by LUMS
Net Zero Pakistan has collaborated with Lahore
University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
and Pakistan Textile Council on a case study
that explores the nexus between climate crises
and economic resilience for the private sector
of Pakistan.
The case study is scheduled to be published in
June and will serve as an important academic
asset for students and researchers.
Net Zero Pakistan’s Programme Analyst Shehreen
Umair was invited to the set of Aaj Exclusive to
talk about industrial decarbonization.
Watch the full segment where she breaks down the
challenges and opportunities in Pakistan's context here.
SHEHREEN SPEAKS ABOUT
DECARBONIZATION AT AAJ
EXCLUSIVE
03
May 18, Virtual
CEO Dialogue

9. With75% of our team consistingofwomen,creatingagender-
sensitiveworkenvironmentisatoppriorityatNetZeroPakistan.We
arecommittedtofosteringaninclusiveworkplacewhereeveryone
feelsvaluedandempoweredtocontributetheirbestwork.
OnMarch8,PETorganizedatalkonwomenempowerment,
featuringDr. Shamshad Akhtar,whereeveryonesharedtheir
experiencesandinsightsonovercomingchallengesandachieving
successintheircareersasawoman.Inaddition,Pakistan
EnvironmentTrustsentoutgiftboxestoallwomeninthe
organizationasatokenofappreciationfortheircontributionsand
dedicationtothecompany.
Inthespirit of inclusion,aswelaunchthisnewversionofour
newsletter,we invite all voices acrossallstakeholdersto
connect withusandshareyourstories,ideasand
recommendationstohelpusgrow.Welookforwardtoco-creating
aresilientfutureforPakistanwithyou.
Co-creating
anetzero
future.
If you would like to co-author a piece in our next
edition of The Climate Compass, please send us an
email at netzero@pakenvironment.org
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Wewouldliketothank ourinvaluablemembersandpartnerswhoare
workingwithustoachieveanetzerofutureforPakistan!
Acknowledgements
NET ZERO PAKISTAN MEMBERS
NZP KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS
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