Altenburg receives the renewable energy certificate for the third consecutive year

Renewable Energy Certificates (REC’s) are a tool to document electricity consumption from renewable energy sources. REC’s are recognized by the guidelines for the verification of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Altenburg, a brand of Texbrasil (Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program) — the result of a partnership between Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) and ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), and which has been in the textile market for 100 years, cares about the environment and celebrates winning, for the third consecutive year, the Comerc Sinerconsult 2022 certificate..

“For years, Altenburg has been investing in sustainable actions and this certificate shows that we are on the right path. It is of essence that we, as a company, adopt a proactive stance to minimize damage to the environment. If everyone does their part, we will leave a better world for the next generations”, emphasizes Tiago Altenburg, vice president of the company.

“The brand always seeks to build a legacy and raise awareness among consumers so that they do not close their eyes to what is happening in the world. On the contrary, Altenburg is always working on internal transformation, making employees aware that in order to have more health and well-being, it is necessary to approach sustainable projects both to improve the work environment and the surrounding society”, he adds.

About Texbrasil

The Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program (Texbrasil) works with companies in the textile and apparel sector in the development of strategies to conquer the global market. Over 20 years, it has helped around 1600 brands to enter the export market, generating USD 9 billion in business. The Program is carried out through a partnership between Abit and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).