Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Biodiversity
• Social Impact
• Sustainable Supply Chains

Environmental Achievements

• Circ recycled over 114,000kg of polycotton textile waste, contributing an estimated reduction of 194,500kg of carbon emission equivalent.
• Mango Materials displaced 1.4 tonnes of plastics with their PHA and avoided 836kg of greenhouse gas emission equivalent.
• Unspun's Vega™ technology achieved >50% emissions reduction compared to traditional weaving.
• Colorifix earned Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certification.

Social Achievements

• Launched various initiatives to support and empower innovators in the techstyle and agrifood industries.
• Hosted over 360 Fabrica Happenings, engaging over 45,000 individuals.
• Supported 28 winners from student competitions.
• Good Fashion Fund supported Progress Apparel and Pratibha Syntex in improving working conditions and reducing environmental impact.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a tailored impact management process throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Nominated Circ and Colorifix for The Earthshot Prize.
• Partnered with various organizations to promote sustainability and innovation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Growing issue of "Waste Colonialism"
• Need to shift away from single-use plastic packaging
• Challenges in scaling up innovative technologies
• Need to increase awareness of socioenvironmental issues

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in upstream innovations to transform supply chains
• Supporting innovations that align with planetary boundaries
• Providing resources and support to innovators through incubation programs and partnerships
• Organizing events and campaigns to raise awareness and foster collaboration

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supporting suppliers committed to sustainability
• Promoting circular economy practices

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of sustainable products and services
• Investment in renewable energy technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Planetary Boundaries, IRIS+, GRI

Certifications: B Corp (Circ, Mango Materials), Oeko-Tex Eco Passport (Colorifix)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals by promoting sustainable materials, reducing waste, and mitigating climate change.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Circ's recycled materials
• Mango Materials' PHA biopolyester
• Unspun's 3D woven textiles
• Colorifix's natural dyes
• Modern Synthesis' nanocellulose-based materials

Awards & Recognition

• Dezeen’s Material Innovation of the Year Award (Colorifix)