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Fashion's Global Emissions Are Up & Indigo Dyeing Got Its First Industry Benchmark
Episode 1: On the heels of Earth Overshoot Day, new data from the Apparel Impact Institute shows fashion’s emissions are heading in the wrong direction—up 7.5% in 2023 alone. One of the biggest culprits? Polyester. But the root issue runs deeper.
Plus, we go behind the scenes of the Transformers Foundation’s open-source benchmark for water use in indigo dyeing with journalist and author Alden Wicker, who authored the report and helped set a new standard for transparency in denim.
We dig into why this report matters, how competing mills came together to create it, and whether this kind of transparency might finally push the industry beyond vague claims and toward real accountability.
Resources Mentioned
- Earth Overshoot Day
- Apparel Impact Institute Report – Taking Stock of Progress Against the Roadmap to Net Zero 2025
- Transformers Foundation – A Reference for Water Use During Indigo Dyeing
- Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)
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By The Sustainable Fashion ForumEpisode 1: On the heels of Earth Overshoot Day, new data from the Apparel Impact Institute shows fashion’s emissions are heading in the wrong direction—up 7.5% in 2023 alone. One of the biggest culprits? Polyester. But the root issue runs deeper.
Plus, we go behind the scenes of the Transformers Foundation’s open-source benchmark for water use in indigo dyeing with journalist and author Alden Wicker, who authored the report and helped set a new standard for transparency in denim.
We dig into why this report matters, how competing mills came together to create it, and whether this kind of transparency might finally push the industry beyond vague claims and toward real accountability.
Resources Mentioned
- Earth Overshoot Day
- Apparel Impact Institute Report – Taking Stock of Progress Against the Roadmap to Net Zero 2025
- Transformers Foundation – A Reference for Water Use During Indigo Dyeing
- Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)
Want more sustainable fashion news?
Subscribe to our Substack and get the need-to-know headlines and industry news delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday. It’s the shortcut thousands of industry professionals rely on to stay up-to-date—without having to track every headline. Click here to subscribe.
Want to work in sustainable fashion? Of course you do! The SFF Job Board is your go-to hub for impact-focused roles at the intersection of fashion, ESG, circularity, climate strategy, and more. Updated weekly, the SFF Job Board is built for seasoned professionals and industry newcomers who want their work to align with their values—and shape the future of fashion. Find jobs now.