Signatories of the 10 year voluntary agreement, Textiles 2030 launched by not-for-profit organization Wrap (Waste and Resources Action Program), have committed to reduce carbon footprint in the industry by 50 per cent, and reduce the aggregate water footprint of new products sold by 30 per cent by 2030.

As per Drapers Online, signatories also committed to make the industry more sustainable by focusing on three actions; agreeing good practice principles that focus on durability, recyclability, and minimizing waste; implementing circular business models and setting up partnerships to supply and use recycled fibres for new products.

Textiles 2030 builds on Wrap’s Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP), a voluntary commitment to reduce the industry’s environmental impact, which launched in 2012 and had been signed by more than 90 brands, retailers, trade bodies and other organisations.

Marcus Gover, CEO of Wrap, said: Textiles 2030 will create a fashion sector fit for the future and lower the environmental impacts of other household textiles. With clothing having the fourth largest impact on the environment after transport, housing and food we simply cannot afford for sustainability not to be the next big thing in fashion.”