CO2 Emissions From the Fashion Industry Will Be 14 Percent Higher in Two years...

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Above all, the production of synthetic fibres fuels CO2 emissions. Above all, polyester, which is produced from petroleum.

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According to a report by the NGO Apparel Impact Institute, the CO2 emissions of the fashion industry worldwide increased by almost 14 percent within two years until 2024. In 2024, emissions were around one billion tonnes of CO2 and thus 6.3 percent higher than in the previous twelve months. By 2023, CO2 emissions increased by 7.5 percent compared to the previous year. Reason: More and more clothing is being produced and more fibers are needed, e…