How to Pick a Carbon Accounting Solution that Fits Fashion’s Needs
The carbon accounting industry is evolving at lightning speed and fashion brands have unique needs. Here’s what to look for in a solution that can grow with your business needs and provide the adaptability and flexibility you need to grow your sustainability programs.
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10% of global greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the apparel industry, according to a report from McKinsey & Company. But apparel companies are stepping up their sustainability game. From innovative new materials to textile recycling, brands are bringing exciting new solutions to the industry. If this sounds like you, how are you measuring the climate impacts of these new solutions?
Fashion brands need reliable measurement tools to get the full picture on their emissions, and how practices like regenerative cotton sourcing or circular models are making an impact. But the carbon accounting industry is evolving at lightning speed, and yesterday's solutions—like expensive consultants or rigid software platforms—are quickly becoming outdated.
In order to serve the dynamic needs of the fast-paced apparel brands of today, a carbon accounting platform needs to offer the efficiency, transparency, and flexibility to expand and grow with your climate strategy.
GETTING THE FULL PICTURE
What’s more, it’s critically important for the fashion industry to get the full picture, with cradle-to-grave life cycle assessments (LCAs). You could be missing out on valuable insights by leaving out part of your product’s lifecycle or a lack of depth. Research has shown that, on average,
- 38% of your emissions can come from materials - like cotton and polyester
- 20% can be attributed to consumer use, such as washing and drying
- 15% can come from wet processing
We’re here to help. We’ve built a new guide to ensure you’re asking all the right questions before engaging with a carbon accounting solution.
As demands on the apparel industry grow, it’s best to find one solution that can grow with you — from product-level assessments to company-wide carbon accounting, minimizing the need for duplicative work and switching costs.
If you're unhappy with your current carbon accounting solution, or are curious to discover cutting-edge technology that can make your life so much easier, we’ve developed this checklist for you. You'll understand the newest features on the market—like dynamic LCAs or AI-powered Corporate Accounting—that can save you thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours and give you tangible decarbonization results.
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