REAL reports on the Swedish Textile Initiative for Climate Action (STICA) webinar “Climate Action – The Countdown Continues”. The event considers the challenge facing the industry in terms of targets necessary to meet the Paris Agreement. There is a discussion on how to achieve a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and for STICA to lead the way in climate action.
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REAL Sustainability attended the Business Declares and Tech Nation webinar Inspiring Action. The event considered the environmental impact of the digital sector in particular emissions which correspond roughly to the contribution from Germany (ranked #7 in the world). Speakers talked about how to account for emissions, ideas for reducing emissions and offsetting with a particular focus on remote working.
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REAL Sustainability attended SBTi webinar launching a public consultation process on net-zero criteria. SBTi drives the adoption of science-based targets based on Paris Agreement goals. The current initiative seeks to ensure a common understanding of net-zero in terms of boundaries, definitions, timeframes, and mitigation strategies. It covers emission reduction in line with a 1.5oC pathway and neutralisation of residual emissions.
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REAL Sustainability attended the Vogue Business webinar “Fashion’s Circular Future”. The industry is currently embedded in a linear system. Cheap fossil fuels and labour facilitate fast fashion. A circular system eliminates waste and retains resources for subsequent use. We need to move to value-added chains and products to protect workers. We also need to look at business models.
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REAL Sustainability attended the webinar Creativity Isn’t Neutral hosted by Futerra and Clean Creatives. The climate emergency is a creative emergency. The advertising and PR industries are able to influence behaviour. Fossil fuel campaigns drown out the green industry’s voice. But change is coming: 300 agencies and individuals have signed the Creative Climate Disclosure letter.
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