Decarbonization plans and the chance of the EU’s goal to reduce GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 are realistically not feasible. Progress in addressing climate change is significantly behind schedule. Recent data shows potential excess emissions of up to 29% in various European economic sectors, meaning we are falling significantly short of reduction targets.
Can global brands create practical circular textile solutions? We explore how brands now run innovative collection programs and designs with the environment in mind and how the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles disrupts the industry’s future while highlighting successful case studies of brands that are leading the way in textile circularity.
Effective corporate sustainability training is transforming organizations from the inside out. These initiatives are enhancing employee engagement, fostering a culture of social responsibility, and improving ESG performance. From sustainability management training to specialized ESG training for employees, businesses are investing in their human capital.
Climate targets and sustainability regulations are driving industries, including the fashion industry, to embrace eco-friendly trends and transform their future strategies. Over the next five years, most brands will face the challenge of balancing an increase in apparel consumption with environmental sustainability.
Where should fashion executives prioritize in 2025?
As wildfires now occur more often and burn intensely, they threaten California’s rich biodiversity and turn wildlife habitats into barren landscapes. Conservation efforts and environmental protection strategies need to understand how these changes affect wildlife populations, ecosystem stability, and long-term biodiversity.
Integrating sustainability into business strategy is vital. The approach for long-term success in business is about creating value for all stakeholders.
In 2025, businesses treat ESG not just as a compliance or risk management obligation but as a strategic opportunity to transform their operations. It is set to become a core aspect of every business strategy, moving beyond its traditional role as a supplementary concern.
The 2024 COP29 reveals progress across multiple fronts and an ambitious agenda focusing on critical areas including climate finance reform, technological innovation, and support for vulnerable nations. However, there were persistent challenges unveiled that require attention from the global community.
Consumer behavior shows a clear transformation. Traditional Black Friday shopping habits now face resistance from growing environmental awareness. This single-day shopping event’s collateral damage reaches way beyond the immediate purchase.
EcoSkills, in collaboration with Environmental Horizons, has successfully completed two training sessions for the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the topics of “Creating a GRI Standards ESG Report” and “Climate Change and measuring GHG emissions.”
