Climate Change Data

The Australia Institute

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Waste Generated:860kt/year (textiles, leather, rubber)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Over 300,000 tonnes of clothing sent to landfill or exported annually.
  • High per capita consumption of clothing.
  • Majority of clothing made from synthetic, petroleum-based fibres.
  • Limited domestic recycling capacity.
  • Export of textile waste to developing nations.
  • Lack of supply chain transparency.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Recommendations for policy changes to reduce consumption, increase recycling, and improve supply chain transparency.
  • Proposal for a national product stewardship scheme (Seamless).
  • Suggestions for eco-modulated taxes and bans on fast fashion advertising.
  • Advocacy for increased investment in domestic recycling infrastructure.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Citizen Wolf's zero-waste clothing model
  • The Very Good Bra's compostable bra