ARISE IIP chooses SAP cloud sustainability to boost Africa's role in decarbonising the textile industry

SINGAPORE, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) has chosen SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Sustainability Control Tower, and SAP Environmental Health and Safety to help decarbonise the textile industry and transform the value chain in Africa.

Based in Dubai, ARISE IIP designs, finances, builds and operates industrial and manufacturing ecosystems in Africa. Working in partnership with governments and investors, ARISE IIP currently works in 11 countries including Benin, Togo, and Gabon.

"The textile industry is responsible for up to 10% of global emissions," said Vinodanand Jha, Group CIO, ARISE IIP. "From producing the raw fibres for textiles to processing, dyeing, production, and distribution, there is a great opportunity to improve sustainability across the entire textile value chain in Africa. That's why we're working with SAP integrate sustainability data across our operations."

ARISE IIP has identified 108 key performance indicators measuring carbon neutrality, circular economy, diversity and inclusion, and responsible supply chain management.

"At ARISE IIP, sustainability and digitalisation are not parallel tracks—they're interconnected drivers," said Bhavin Vyas, Chief ESG Officer at Arise IIP.

"By integrating SAP's Sustainability Control Tower into our textile platform, we've developed a system that brings ESG data to life. It is real-time, reliable, and aligned with global frameworks such as the GRI and EU Taxonomy. Transparency, accountability, and innovation are the principles that turn sustainability into a true business advantage."

Benin is one of Africa's largest cotton producers. Supported by ARISE IIP, Benin Textile produces high-quality, locally-sourced home textiles like bed linen and towels, distributed to a range of leading European retailers.

Benefiting from ARISE IIP's technology, Benin Textile is aiming to lower its emission per garment by 60% - from 4.9 KG CO2e to 1.9 KG CO2e[1], while achieving full cotton traceability to the farm level.

"The SAP platform manages resources more efficiently and ensures greater transparency with our partners," said Vireshwar Joshi, Benin Textile CEO. "It represents a major step forward in building a responsible and future-ready textile value chain."

SAP's Head of Sustainability for Asia Pacific, Susanna Hasenoehrl, said, "Sustainability isn't just a big challenge for organisations, it's an incredible opportunity for growth. ARISE IIP is sustainably investing in Africa and ultimately creating jobs, revenue, and aiming to reduce its carbon footprint."

SOURCE SAP