The most common method apparel, footwear, and accessories companies are employing to cut their carbon footprint is an increased use of recycled and sustainable materials, according to a 2022 survey of industry executives. Sustainable packaging also received a significant share of responses.
Actions fashion companies are taking to reduce their carbon footprint 2022
21 percent C-suite, 30 percent management, 32 percent top management.
12 percent wholesalers, 16 percent brands, 17 percent factories/manufacturers, 17 percent retailers (of which 34 percent were specialty stores, 27 percent department stores, 22 percent DTC or pure-play retailers.)
22 percent had apparel as their company’s primary product category, 20 percent footwear, 18 percent accessories, with the balance in fabrics, trims and fibers.
61 percent had gross sales or revenue of less than 500 million U.S. dollars, 22 percent 500 million to two billion dollars and nine percent two billion dollars or more.
The source does not provide a geographical breakdown of respondents.
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