How are apparel companies progressing towards carbon neutrality?

The apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions!

When discussing industries with high pollution and energy consumption, the general public often thinks of heavy industries such as chemicals and steel. Less well-known is that there's a major carbon emitter right on our bodies—the apparel industry.

How are apparel companies progressing towards carbon neutrality?

The textile industry is highly polluting, whether it's the discharge of wastewater containing chemicals or the improper handling methods of burning or landfilling old clothes, all of which require companies to develop further green adjustment plans. In this regard, the surveyed companies have shown considerable attention.

Firstly, water conservation and treatment have always been a major challenge for the textile industry. Apparel companies should take measures to effectively conserve water resources and protect freshwater resources during the production process. Anta's ESG report discloses that it has saved and utilized water resources by improving outdated equipment and recycling steam pipeline return water, among other methods. H&M has adopted inclusive and scalable water resource management actions at the watershed level.

After a long period of research, development, and testing, Liying's water-washing equipment has achieved breakthrough progress in energy conservation. Compared to traditional water-washing equipment, it can significantly reduce energy consumption, saving both electricity and water resources. Customers can notably lower their operational costs during use, thereby bringing considerable economic benefits to their enterprises.