After witnessing the increasing pollution and exploitation in the fashion industry, Y Punto decided to drive change by making knit products that are environmentally and socially responsible. Discover how this supplier has leveraged BCome’s technology to connect with brands seeking greater transparency and accountability in their operations.

Y Punto: The ethical supplier changing how knitwear is made

Located in Shanghai, Y Punto is a knit supplier dedicated to upholding its values and promises to fashion brands. With transparency at the core, they openly share their production processes. For over 20 years, they’ve partnered with local suppliers and certified factories to ensure traceability from the first fiber all the way to the finished garments.

The challenge of data-driven transparency to stand out in a competitive market

Due to regulatory demands and market pressures, fashion brands are increasingly seeking suppliers who not only provide quality products but also operate transparently and responsibly, backed by accurate data on their impact.

Being able to share accurate data about the environmental impact of our products has not only strengthened our relationship with our clients, but it has also helped us stand out in the market. We are more than just another supplier doing our job well, we are now also a source of valuable data

Mónica Muriel, Sustainability Enabler at Y Punto

The success of making strategic decisions based on reality

Y Punto has successfully used BCome’s environmental impact measurement tools, customized for suppliers, to better understand their strengths and weaknesses across the supply chain. By conducting a Life Cycle Assessment of their products, Y Punto has brought together previously fragmented information, giving them a comprehensive view of their products’ impact and a much clearer perspective overall.

Collaborating with BCome has been a key step for us, it has allowed us to make more strategic decisions regarding design and production, and to encourage our clients to use more sustainable materials, always keeping the impact in mind

Mónica Muriel, Sustainability Enabler at Y Punto

The impact assessment of Y Punto’s products, developed in collaboration with BCome, has provided the supplier with the following advantages:

• Valuable insights gaining essential information about carbon footprint and resource usage, such as water, in their processes.
• Meeting brands expectations, providing data that aligns with their goals to reduce their environmental impact.
• Informed decision-making, enabling them to seek better alternatives for materials based on specific data.
• Impact visualization, allowing them to clearly see how small changes in processes or materials can lead to significant positive (or negative) impacts.

Having specific figures allows us to clearly see how small changes can significantly impact either positively or negatively. This is powerful when it comes to convincing ourselves and brands of the need to transition to more sustainable materials

Mónica Muriel, Sustainability Enabler at Y Punto

BCome’s solution: Impact assessment for deeper, more honest conversations

Impact measurement allows Y Punto to better understand how their actions affect the environment and the people involved in their value chain. Knowing there’s no perfect solution for sustainability, the supplier focuses on mapping their supply chain and assessing their impact to prove their sustainable journey.

It’s not just about claiming to be “sustainable”, but about proving it with real, measurable data. Showing how far we’ve come and where we still need to improve

Mónica Muriel, Sustainability Enabler at Y Punto

For Y Punto, data serves as a tool to build trust with their clients. It also allows them to set long-term joint goals to transition all their knitwear to circular and sustainable materials. This fosters a stronger relationship, focused on a shared future where both the supplier and the brand commit to continuous improvement.

In the end, trust is built through honesty, and sharing our impact data has allowed us to have deeper, more honest conversations with our clients

Mónica Muriel, Sustainability Enabler at Y Punto