As the fashion industry confronts its environmental impact, there’s growing recognition that reducing Scope 3 greenhouse (GHG) emissions—indirect greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain—holds the key to meaningful change.
With the push for Net Zero targets and the introduction of mandatory climate reporting in Australia and New Zealand from 2025 onwards, brands and retailers are facing increasing pressure to make commitments and show tangible results on scope 3 emissions. For apparel and textiles retailers, scope 3 emissions typically account for around 95% of their total carbon footprint.
When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, implementing a holistic approach, from raw material sourcing and manufacturing to transportation and consumer use is critical. Recognising this is a critical issue for the fashion industry, the Global Sourcing Expo Melbourne will feature seminar sessions that explore the issue and unpack relevant solutions.
“Climate Change is everybody’s business – and a hot-button topic for retailers right now. We are delighted that we have secured global expert, Liam Salter, Founder and Group CEO of RESET Carbon for a once only Australian speaking engagement,” says Marie Kinsella, CEO of IE Group who are the organisers of the Forbes listed Global Sourcing event.
“RESET has worked with some of the world’s largest fashion brands and retailers including Walmart, Nike, Adidas and Ralph Lauren. As co-founders of the Carbon Leadership Programme, the largest supply chain carbon reduction initiative in the global apparel industry, we look forward to learning from Liam and implementing vital decarbonatisation strategies in our industry.”
Scope 3 Emissions in Fashion Unpacked
Fashion brands need to recognise that their entire supply chain contributes significantly to their carbon footprint.
Scope 3 emissions are the indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur across the fashion value chain and without direct control by an organisation. This includes raw material extraction, energy-intensive production processes and emissions from transportation and logistics. Fast fashion intensifies these impacts, with over 100 billion clothing items produced annually, each significantly contributing to GHG emissions.
By measuring scope 3 emissions, companies can comply with evolving regulatory requirements and gain insights into emission hotspots across their supply chain. This allows them to prioritise emissions reduction strategies, such as identifying which suppliers and factories to partner with on energy efficiency initiatives and the transition to renewable energy.
CEO Leads the Conversation at Global Sourcing Expo
Liam Salter, Founder and CEO of RESET Carbon will present the keynote session “Net Zero and Scope 3 GHG Emissions – How to Get Started and Deliver Results” at the upcoming Global Sourcing Expo Melbourne. This is a unique opportunity for visitors to hear directly from Liam in his first and only Australian speaking engagement.
RESET Carbon (“RESET”) is an APAC-focused Carbon Management Consultancy firm supporting corporate clients to build robust carbon-reduction strategies and commercially driven end-to-end decarbonisation solutions that drive meaningful results.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam and India, RESET’s expert team have a track record working with 300+ facilities across 11 countries over the past 15 years.
RESET Carbon recently announced a partnership with local sustainable advisory business, Beyond Sustainable Retail Group to launch scope 3 strategy and implementation services to retail clients across Australia and New Zealand. Beyond CEO, Rick Lambell will moderate the session and brings with him a wealth of local ‘hands-on’ retail experience, real-world case studies and a commitment to empowering retailers to help meet their climate commitments.
“We are thrilled to partner with RESET to bring their world-class carbon reduction solutions to retail clients in Australia and New Zealand. By combining RESET’s expertise in supplier engagement with Beyond’s deep retail experience, we are confident we can help our clients accelerate their progress toward their Net Zero goals,” shares Rick.
In his keynote presentation, Liam will unpack the case for change and delve into proven strategies and programs, including:
• Setting robust science-based targets and roadmaps
• Aligning sourcing and procurement teams with decarbonisation targets
• Effectively engaging suppliers and factories
• Leveraging partnerships to maximise efficiencies and scale of impact.
“We are excited to bring Australian and New Zealand apparel and textile brands into the collaborative programs that we have developed with Cascale and the Apparel Impact Institute. By utilising these standardised methodologies, we aim to enhance impact and alleviate supplier engagement fatigue” he concludes.
This seminar takes place on 21 November at 1pm and is a must-attend for any business committed to making meaningful progress towards sustainability.
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