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