Apparel industry emissions surge – new report

LONDON — Greenhouse gas emissions from the global apparel sector surged by 7.5% in 2023, marking the first significant increase since 2019, according to the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii).

The Aii's annual Taking Stock report says fast fashion is most likely to blame for total emissions reaching 944 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent — 1.78% of global emissions — threatening the industry’s 2030 climate targets.