Dr. Salem Baidas
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY SLIDESHOWS
FROM s2adesign.com
S2ADESIGN.COM
DEFINITION
01
BENEFITS
02
CHALLENGES
03
UN POLICY
04
INFOGRAPHICS
05
A Type of Clothing that is Designed
Manufactured, Marketed, Worn &
Recycled with Minimal Impact on
the Environment such as Reduced
Waste, Emissions & Energy Use.
s
Easily Recyclable.
Minimum Energy
and Water Use.
Contains
Recycled Fabric.
Contains
Biodegradable
Fabric.
FEATURES
SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING
ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION.ORG
Minimizes Environmental Impact by Utilizing Renewable Energy
Reducing Energy Consumption, Water Use, and Carbon Emissions.
Environmental
Focuses on Producing Durable, High-quality Clothing, Minimizing
the Need for Frequent Replacements, and Minimizing Waste.
Quality
Despite Its Initial High Cost, Sustainable Clothing Offers Long-Term
Cost Savings Due to Its Durability and Longevity.
COST
Focuses on Fair and Safe Working Conditions for Fabric Workers
Improving Livelihoods and Supporting Local Communities.
Social Impact
Promotes Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Chemical-Free Fabric
Safeguarding Resources such as Energy, Water, Materials and Land.
preservation
TSINGAPORE.COM
SUSTAINABLE clothing
Advantages
Sustainable Clothing is Usually more Expensive than
Traditional Non-Sustainable Clothing Options.
COST
Sustainable Fabric may not be Suitable for Certain Clothing
that Require Special Protection such as Flame-Retardant Properties.
Compatibility
Implementing Sustainable Clothing Requires Changes to Logistics &
Supply Chain which can be Challenging to Coordinate.
logistics
Sustainable Clothing is Subject to Various Policies &
Regulations which can be Complex Depending on the Region.
policies
Lack of Awareness & Education Promoting Sustainable
Clothing Among Consumers.
awareness
ANUPRERNA.COM
SUSTAINABLE clothing
challenges
The High Initial Cost of Sustainable Clothing is Offset by Cost
Savings from Reduced Waste & Energy Consumption.
cost
Develop Alternative Fabric Materials that Meets Special
Clothing Specifications while Still Being Sustainable.
Compatibility
Work with Suppliers & Logistics Providers to Develop &
Implement Sustainable Clothing Solutions.
logistics
Get Familiar with Policies & Regulations & Collaborate with
Policymakers & Experts to Ensure Compliance.
policies
Launch Marketing Campaigns to Educate & Raise Awareness
About the Benefits of Sustainable Clothing Among Consumers.
awareness
SUSTAINABLE clothing
solutions
ANUPRERNA.COM
UNFASHIONALLIANCE.ORG
UN Alliance For
Sustainable Fashion
In 2018, at the Fourth United Nations
Environment Assembly in Kenya, the UN
Alliance for Sustainable Fashion Initiative
was Adopted to Promote Projects and
Policies that Align Sustainable Fashion
Value Chain with Sustainable Development
Goals Directly Supporting SDG12.
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
889 893 897 932 968 1,006 1,045 1,086 1,129 1,173 1,218 1,266
APPARELIMPACT.ORG
MILLION METRIC tons – CO2 Equivalent
GLOBAL GHG EMISSIONS BY the clothingindustry
45%
INCREASE
Carbon footprint of leadingEuropean clothing brands
61
49
44
15
11
H&M
Next
JD Sports
Asos
Inditex Group
STATISTA.COM
THOUSAND METRIC tons –CO2 Equivalent
Share
type
24%
Upstream transportation and distribution
23%
Upstream Purchased goods and services
11%
Business travel
8%
Downstream transportation and distribution
34%
Others
Worldwide(2023)
Scope three emission of clothingcompanies
SPGLOBAL.COM
83
80
76
76
73
71
68
66
66
66
OVS
Gucci
Kmart Australia
Target Australia
Benetton
H&M
C&A
Puma
The North Face
Timberland
by transparencyindex score (2023)
FASHIONREVOLUTION.ORG
Most transparentclothingcompanies worldwide
80
79
79
75
73
72
65
65
49
46
H&M
George Asda
Bon Prix
Lululemon
Inditex
Next
New Look
Primark
Adidas
Boohoo
by brand (Percent) 2022
clothing made from natural fibers worldwide
CHANGINGMARKETS.ORG
initiatives to reduce carbon footprint worldwide
percent
initiative
56%
Using more recycled/sustainable raw materials
46%
Using sustainable clothing
37%
Reducing corporate travel/using video conferencing
31%
Moving production closer to their markets
29%
Incorporating "cost to the planet" into their costing model
29%
Consolidating orders into fewer shipments
By the clothing industry(2022)
SOURCINGJOURNAL.COM
carbon footprint tracking worldwide
percent
status
19%
Trackingand actively utilizing
15%
Trackingbut not actively utilizing
38%
Trackingbeing planned/set up
20%
No tracking, no plans to track
8%
Don't know
By the clothing industry(2022)
SOURCINGJOURNAL.COM
Sustainability Challenges worldwide
percent
Challenge
79%
Lack of standards to assess sustainability performance
68%
Cost of sustainable materials
39%
Compliance
35%
Quality of sustainable materials
28%
Reduction of environmental impact linked with supply chains
22%
Insufficient budget to invest in sustainability
By the clothing industry(2022)
MCKINSEY.COM
percent
challenge
14%
Environmental management
13%
Impactsfrom products & services
12%
Climatestrategy
11%
Human rights
4%
Occupational health & safety
46%
Other challenges
By the clothing industry(2023)
General challenges worldwide
SPGLOBAL.COM
percent
type
29%
Program to reduce,recycle or reuseunsoldproducts
23%
Program to Allocate R&D resourcesto circular clothing
19%
Program for consumers to repair theirpurchased products
16%
Program to reducesheddingof microfibers
11%
Program to educate customers to use productssustainably
Worldwide(2022)
SPGLOBAL.COM
Circular programsrun by clothing companies
percent
type
26%
Implementing design strategies for cyclability
23%
Increasing the shareof recycled post-consumer textile
14%
Increasing the volumeof used products collected
10%
Increasing the volumeof used products resold
Worldwide(2022)
SPGLOBAL.COM
Circular commitmentsby clothing companies
percent
type
13%
Weight of products collected through take-back programs
10%
Weight of recycled post-consumer fibers in new products
9%
Weight of products collected which were repaired & resold
9%
Weight of products sold
7%
Weight of products produced
Worldwide(2022)
SPGLOBAL.COM
Circular metrics reported by clothingcompanies
1600
603
326
296
288
85
Total
The RealReal
Poshmark
Rent the Runway
ThredUp
Depop
million dollars(2020-21)
Source: Companys Own Reporting.
Revenue of leadingcircular clothing companies
418
371
212
212
182
170
160
142
Pakistan
India
Chile
Guatemala
UAE
Kenya
U.S.
Honduras
Million dollars(2022)
DESAPUBLICATIONS.UN.ORG
Used clothing leading importers worldwide
1027
912
454
375
356
310
279
256
U.S.
China
UK
S. Korea
Germany
Pakistan
UAE
Netherlands
Million dollars(2022)
DESAPUBLICATIONS.UN.ORG
Used clothing leading exporters worldwide
48
43
43
42
39
39
38
38
37
35
Chanel
Hermès
Dior
Burberry
Celine
Louis Vuitton
Gucci
Prada
Bottega Veneta
Ralph Lauren
consumersview as asustainable brand (PERCENT) 2022
VOGUEBUSINESS.COM
LEADING sustainableluxuryCLOTHING brands worldwide
Sustainability IMPORTANCE in clothing worldwide
NOT IMPORTANT
sustainability as a requirement topurchase from brand (2019)
SIMON-KUCHER.COM
60% 30% 10%
IMPORTANT
This Is A
NEUTRAL
71
66
65
63
60
France
Germany
UK
Italy
U.S.
WORLDWIDE(PERCENT) 2023
STIFEL.COM
ConsumerBUYINGLESS CLOTHING for sustainability
CLOTHING INDUSTRY GLOBAL MARKET VALUE & OUTLOOK
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
1.58 1.57 1.39 1.55 1.57 1.73 1.79 1.84 1.89 1.94 2.00
STATISTA.COM
30%
GROWTH
TRILLION DOLLARS
USED CLOTHING GLOBAL MARKET VALUE & OUTLOOK
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
138
177 211 248
288 324 351
CF-ASSETS-TUP.THREDUP.COM
3X
GROWTH
BILLION DOLLARS
ETHICAL CLOTHING GLOBAL MARKET VALUE & OUTLOOK
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
7.55 8.16 8.81 9.53 10.29 11.12
BUSINESSRESEARCHCOMPANY.COM
50%
GROWTH
BILLION DOLLARS
S2ADesign.com

Circular Clothing

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    A Type ofClothing that is Designed Manufactured, Marketed, Worn & Recycled with Minimal Impact on the Environment such as Reduced Waste, Emissions & Energy Use.
  • 7.
    s Easily Recyclable. Minimum Energy andWater Use. Contains Recycled Fabric. Contains Biodegradable Fabric. FEATURES SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION.ORG
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    Minimizes Environmental Impactby Utilizing Renewable Energy Reducing Energy Consumption, Water Use, and Carbon Emissions. Environmental Focuses on Producing Durable, High-quality Clothing, Minimizing the Need for Frequent Replacements, and Minimizing Waste. Quality Despite Its Initial High Cost, Sustainable Clothing Offers Long-Term Cost Savings Due to Its Durability and Longevity. COST Focuses on Fair and Safe Working Conditions for Fabric Workers Improving Livelihoods and Supporting Local Communities. Social Impact Promotes Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Chemical-Free Fabric Safeguarding Resources such as Energy, Water, Materials and Land. preservation TSINGAPORE.COM SUSTAINABLE clothing Advantages
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    Sustainable Clothing isUsually more Expensive than Traditional Non-Sustainable Clothing Options. COST Sustainable Fabric may not be Suitable for Certain Clothing that Require Special Protection such as Flame-Retardant Properties. Compatibility Implementing Sustainable Clothing Requires Changes to Logistics & Supply Chain which can be Challenging to Coordinate. logistics Sustainable Clothing is Subject to Various Policies & Regulations which can be Complex Depending on the Region. policies Lack of Awareness & Education Promoting Sustainable Clothing Among Consumers. awareness ANUPRERNA.COM SUSTAINABLE clothing challenges
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    The High InitialCost of Sustainable Clothing is Offset by Cost Savings from Reduced Waste & Energy Consumption. cost Develop Alternative Fabric Materials that Meets Special Clothing Specifications while Still Being Sustainable. Compatibility Work with Suppliers & Logistics Providers to Develop & Implement Sustainable Clothing Solutions. logistics Get Familiar with Policies & Regulations & Collaborate with Policymakers & Experts to Ensure Compliance. policies Launch Marketing Campaigns to Educate & Raise Awareness About the Benefits of Sustainable Clothing Among Consumers. awareness SUSTAINABLE clothing solutions ANUPRERNA.COM
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    UNFASHIONALLIANCE.ORG UN Alliance For SustainableFashion In 2018, at the Fourth United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya, the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion Initiative was Adopted to Promote Projects and Policies that Align Sustainable Fashion Value Chain with Sustainable Development Goals Directly Supporting SDG12.
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    This is aplaceholder text. This text can be replaced with your own text. This text can be replaced with your own text. This is a placeholder text. This text can be replaced with your own text. This text can be replaced with your own text. 9.7 6.6 4.1 3.6
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    2019 2020 20212022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 889 893 897 932 968 1,006 1,045 1,086 1,129 1,173 1,218 1,266 APPARELIMPACT.ORG MILLION METRIC tons – CO2 Equivalent GLOBAL GHG EMISSIONS BY the clothingindustry 45% INCREASE
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    Carbon footprint ofleadingEuropean clothing brands 61 49 44 15 11 H&M Next JD Sports Asos Inditex Group STATISTA.COM THOUSAND METRIC tons –CO2 Equivalent
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    Share type 24% Upstream transportation anddistribution 23% Upstream Purchased goods and services 11% Business travel 8% Downstream transportation and distribution 34% Others Worldwide(2023) Scope three emission of clothingcompanies SPGLOBAL.COM
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    83 80 76 76 73 71 68 66 66 66 OVS Gucci Kmart Australia Target Australia Benetton H&M C&A Puma TheNorth Face Timberland by transparencyindex score (2023) FASHIONREVOLUTION.ORG Most transparentclothingcompanies worldwide
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    80 79 79 75 73 72 65 65 49 46 H&M George Asda Bon Prix Lululemon Inditex Next NewLook Primark Adidas Boohoo by brand (Percent) 2022 clothing made from natural fibers worldwide CHANGINGMARKETS.ORG
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    initiatives to reducecarbon footprint worldwide percent initiative 56% Using more recycled/sustainable raw materials 46% Using sustainable clothing 37% Reducing corporate travel/using video conferencing 31% Moving production closer to their markets 29% Incorporating "cost to the planet" into their costing model 29% Consolidating orders into fewer shipments By the clothing industry(2022) SOURCINGJOURNAL.COM
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    carbon footprint trackingworldwide percent status 19% Trackingand actively utilizing 15% Trackingbut not actively utilizing 38% Trackingbeing planned/set up 20% No tracking, no plans to track 8% Don't know By the clothing industry(2022) SOURCINGJOURNAL.COM
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    Sustainability Challenges worldwide percent Challenge 79% Lackof standards to assess sustainability performance 68% Cost of sustainable materials 39% Compliance 35% Quality of sustainable materials 28% Reduction of environmental impact linked with supply chains 22% Insufficient budget to invest in sustainability By the clothing industry(2022) MCKINSEY.COM
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    percent challenge 14% Environmental management 13% Impactsfrom products& services 12% Climatestrategy 11% Human rights 4% Occupational health & safety 46% Other challenges By the clothing industry(2023) General challenges worldwide SPGLOBAL.COM
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    percent type 29% Program to reduce,recycleor reuseunsoldproducts 23% Program to Allocate R&D resourcesto circular clothing 19% Program for consumers to repair theirpurchased products 16% Program to reducesheddingof microfibers 11% Program to educate customers to use productssustainably Worldwide(2022) SPGLOBAL.COM Circular programsrun by clothing companies
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    percent type 26% Implementing design strategiesfor cyclability 23% Increasing the shareof recycled post-consumer textile 14% Increasing the volumeof used products collected 10% Increasing the volumeof used products resold Worldwide(2022) SPGLOBAL.COM Circular commitmentsby clothing companies
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    percent type 13% Weight of productscollected through take-back programs 10% Weight of recycled post-consumer fibers in new products 9% Weight of products collected which were repaired & resold 9% Weight of products sold 7% Weight of products produced Worldwide(2022) SPGLOBAL.COM Circular metrics reported by clothingcompanies
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    1600 603 326 296 288 85 Total The RealReal Poshmark Rent theRunway ThredUp Depop million dollars(2020-21) Source: Companys Own Reporting. Revenue of leadingcircular clothing companies
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    48 43 43 42 39 39 38 38 37 35 Chanel Hermès Dior Burberry Celine Louis Vuitton Gucci Prada Bottega Veneta RalphLauren consumersview as asustainable brand (PERCENT) 2022 VOGUEBUSINESS.COM LEADING sustainableluxuryCLOTHING brands worldwide
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    Sustainability IMPORTANCE inclothing worldwide NOT IMPORTANT sustainability as a requirement topurchase from brand (2019) SIMON-KUCHER.COM 60% 30% 10% IMPORTANT This Is A NEUTRAL
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    CLOTHING INDUSTRY GLOBALMARKET VALUE & OUTLOOK 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1.58 1.57 1.39 1.55 1.57 1.73 1.79 1.84 1.89 1.94 2.00 STATISTA.COM 30% GROWTH TRILLION DOLLARS
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    USED CLOTHING GLOBALMARKET VALUE & OUTLOOK 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 138 177 211 248 288 324 351 CF-ASSETS-TUP.THREDUP.COM 3X GROWTH BILLION DOLLARS
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    ETHICAL CLOTHING GLOBALMARKET VALUE & OUTLOOK 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 7.55 8.16 8.81 9.53 10.29 11.12 BUSINESSRESEARCHCOMPANY.COM 50% GROWTH BILLION DOLLARS
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