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    This World Water Day, let’s take a moment to learn about the impact of the textile industry on our water sources. Water is an essential resource for most organizations and reducing its footprint brings a lot of benefits.

    Explore what businesses can do to reduce their water footprint and make the textile sector more sustainable.

     

    What is the textile sector?

     

    The textile sector refers to the production of textiles – fabrics, yarns and materials created from cotton, wool, and synthetic fibers. This sector encompasses the entire process from the growth and harvesting of the raw materials to the manufacturing and retailing of finished products. The global textile sector employs millions of people and accounts for 2.5% of the world’s GDP. Textiles have been used since ancient times and remain an essential component of global trade and industry. As the global population continues to grow, so too does the textile sector. However, this growth comes with a cost: the pollution of our valuable water sources.

     

    Water pollution in the textile sector

     

    The textile sector relies heavily on water for the processing of raw materials and the finishing of textiles. During these processes, dyes and chemicals are released into our waterways and contaminate the water sources that are vital for drinking, bathing, farming, and recreation. Synthetic fibers, such as polyester and polyamide, are also a major contributor to water pollution.

    These fabrics are not biodegradable and can take hundreds of years to break down. They are also highly absorbent, which means that microplastics and other toxins on our waterways will cling to them. This can harm wildlife, contaminate drinking water and spread toxins to other ecosystems. Moreover, textile dyeing is the second-largest polluter of water worldwide, with the fashion industry producing 20% of the world’s wastewater.

     

    How can the textile sector reduce water pollution?

     

    Businesses, organizations can take steps to reduce their water footprint and make the textile sector more sustainable. Businesses can start by replacing synthetic fabrics with organic and recycled alternatives, such as bamboo, hemp, or organic cotton. This will not only reduce water use, but will also eliminate the need for harsh dyes and chemicals, further reducing water pollution. Organizations can also reduce their water footprint by buying fewer or used items, or investing in sustainable textiles.

     

    Why World Water Day matters for the textile sector?

     

    The textile sector is one of the world’s largest polluters of water. World Water Day is a day set aside to remind individuals and organizations of the importance of clean water sources. Our actions can have a profound impact on our waterways. Now more than ever, it is important for businesses to consider their water footprint and take steps to reduce it.

     

    By investing in sustainable materials, recycling water and reducing the amount of water used in their processes, companies can play a vital role in the fight against water pollution.

     

     

    Discover more topics on water footprint and how to reduce it with LCA methodology, by enrolling to the recently updated Online Certificate on Carbon Reduction and Net Zero Strategies. You can register with a special 20% discount until March 31, using the coupon code “NZ20”.

    Sustainability Academy’s New Website is taking up a notch the ESG Tools for Sustainability Professionals

     

    Education is the most powerful tool to transform organizations for becoming more Sustainable and have a positive impact on our planet.

    We focus on all professionals, entrepreneurs and graduates who want to excel in the sustainability (ESG) profession.

     

    The Sustainability Academy is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new website at sustainability-academy.org

    At Sustainability Academy, we believe that education is the most powerful tool to transform organizations for becoming more Sustainable and have a positive impact on our planet. We focus on all professionals, entrepreneurs and graduates who want to excel in the sustainability (ESG) profession.

    With that in mind, the website supports the most excellent user-friendly navigation with well-formatted content to browse. It is designed to specifically encourage deeper interaction among visitors, trainers, and consultants.

    Streamlined menus create a smooth navigation by providing direct paths to high-use pages, enabling the website to evolve to meet changing user preferences.

    Acknowledging the growing percentage of users who access information on mobile devices, the website delivers seamlessly across all device types and platforms.  All content is 100% responsive on tablets and smartphones, so that information is easy to see, with full functionality retained.

     

    Sections and features of the new Sustainability Academy website include:

     

     

    The introduction of the Sustainability Academy’s new website celebrates the soaring record-breaking demand for group online training for companies and online course services in gerneral and is here to take up the challenge!

     

    About Sustainability Academy:

    The Sustainability Academy is CSE’s global initiative to offer affordable specialized online education and in the field of Sustainability, Climate Change, Circular Economy, and Corporate Responsibility. The Sustainability Academy is set to make a difference on this planet, and we invite you to take on the journey with us!

     

    For more information, please visit  https://sustainability-academy.org/

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    Reach us at: info@sustainability-academy.org

    Sustainability Academy’s New Website is taking up a notch the advanced Certified courses, that will be of interest to professionals who want to update their knowledge and have a recognized qualification in the field of Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainable Development and Circular Economy.

    4 Strategic steps to accelerate the path to net zero

    Just before 2021 ended, more that 680 of the world’s largest corporations claimed net-zero emissions goals. The number of net zero targets that have been set by companies is still rising, covering almost 80% of the global economy, according to Net Zero Tracker. This private sector leadership is giving policymakers the confidence to raise national targets, facing now an unprecedented pressure from investors.

    Major emitters like United Airlines, BP, Nestlé, and Dell have pledged to reduce their impact on climate change and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Moreover, NatWest, a major retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom, plans to invest £100bn in climate and sustainable funding by the end of 2025, which could contribute 50% of the UK’s net zero target.

    If world leaders want to have a chance of achieving the Paris goal, net-zero is the only way. However, according to the New Climate Institute and the non-profit Carbon Market Watch, real action is still lagging and some of the world’s biggest companies may not even get close to achieving their claimed goals.

     

    How can companies advance toward net-zero?

     

    Zero-carbon skills are required: A net-zero economy will require different skills. To achieve the target of being zero carbon by 2050, higher levels of formal education, work experience and training are needed.

    Understanding where your company currently stands: Assess Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and quantify all other indirect emissions from the value chain (Scope 3). Since they are not under your company’s direct control, the quantification and reduction process are not an easy task.

    Set your roadmap: Setting a roadmap secures a better financial future. However, defining a vision and assessing your company’s emissions is not enough. Everything should be translated into measurable improvements. Unfortunately, too many net-zero pledges fail to account properly for all GHG emissions.

    Tracking the progress: Recognize the gaps to improve data availability and accuracy. Companies should keep in mind that transparency is a key element of good practice in net zero target setting. A great number of companies lack the integrity needed for decarbonization, hiding critical information.

    Lead your organization along the Net Zero journey. Sustainability Academy provides a leading Qualification as well as the opportunity to expand your knowledge in the most crucial fields of Sustainability.

    Check out our certified online courses here.

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