Wool research points to lower climate impact

BRUSSELS – The impact of wool on the climate is far lower than commonly assumed, according to research in the peer-reviewed journal Agricultural Systems which provides a new way of assessing the fibre’s net emissions.

The study, funded by the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) and Cape Wools SA, applied the ISO 14067:2018 standard, which recognises the difference between emissions from fossil fuels and biogenic carbon, which cycles naturally between plants, animals and the soil.