Climate Change
Climate Change is a human rights Issue. We fight for global Climate Justice: prioritising people’s human rights, needs, and welfare over corporate profitability and building on the power of collective action to drive transformation in transformation in energy systems and secure homes, means of production and livelihood from climate disaster.
The global apparel and footwear industry emits greenhouse gas emissions almost as much as the total for the whole of Europe.
The global fast fashion industry is responsible for 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations”.
The global apparel and footwear industry emits greenhouse gas emissions almost as much as the total for the whole of Europe.
- The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimated in 2017 that the global fashion industry emits 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases each year, which is more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
- 20% of global waste production comes from the textile and apparel sectors.