Bean Inc. has also reported its direct emissions for years, but only recently calculated its full indirect emissions — and hasn’t reported them publicly. Of those, 11 reported emissions reductions over the period for which they disclosed data. Here, the industry is evolving quickly: A CDP review of 100 fashion companies with stated climate commitments found that 80% reported emissions last year, up from 40% in 2020. This is often the second- or third-largest source of emissions for fashion companies that disclose it. But the myriad solutions fashion companies are exploring to cut emissions have a ways to go before they can match it on efficacy.

Source: Economic Times May 17, 2024 13:27 UTC