Few people pick up the phone to their competitors. Carly Orr, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at Suncorp New Zealand, says there’s a lot to do in sustainability and has urged people to do just that. “Don’t spend a dollar here and a dollar there – pool your resources and make a difference”.
There is some positive movement in the New Zealand fashion industry. According to the Geneva Environment Network, fashion makes up 10% of the world’s carbon emissions, dries up water sources and pollutes waterways. What’s more, 85% of all textiles go to the dump each year according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Mindful Fashion New Zealand is a clothing and textiles industry organisation that aims to strengthen the industry to create a sustainable, circular and thriving future. This year, it worked with Go Well Consulting Ltd to map the carbon footprint of New Zealand Fashion Week. Yesterday, the Mindful Fashion Board of Directors visited Albion Clothing (2019) Limited and Cactus Outdoor to share ideas on a range of topics.
I’ve picked up the phone to competitors for years and have only found benefits. You can use sustainability as the icebreaker to collaborate with competitors. Please like this article if you believe collaboration is a means to meeting our climate targets.
Chris Bailey
GreenHalo Founder
Disclaimer: Albion Clothing (2019) Limited is a member of Mindful Fashion. Chris is a Director and shareholder of Cactus Outdoor and Albion Clothing both of what are measuring their carbon footprint using GreenHalo.
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