World Textile Information Network (WTiN) will be hosting the second instalment of the Innovate: Zero Carbon conference, co-located with COP28 and the World Climate Summit in Dubai. The action-oriented conference will examine initiatives aiming to reduce carbon emissions and achieve 'net zero' for the textile & apparel industry.
The event will be held in partnership with digital finishing technology expert Alchemie technology, and EcoLactam®, which can reduce your scope 3 emission by cutting Nylon-6 footprint by up to 70%.
An innovation-driven and action-oriented full-day conference, Innovate: Zero Carbon will enable knowledge sharing around technology, materials and operational strategy that can deliver tangible reductions in the carbon footprint of companies in the textile & apparel value chain.
The agenda will include...
Decarbonisation legislation: an international overview
About 20-30% of total CO2 emissions are associated with the international trade of goods and services. Therefore, trade plays an increasing role in tackling those emissions and addressing climate change challenges. What reforms in the form of legislation are being discussed and implemented to help the global textile trade to meet climate change targets. In this session, representatives from the European Union, India, China, and the US will share their regional views and legislations that manufacturers and brands need to be aware of, and what timelines they need to work towards in order to optimise their contributions for a decarbonised textile trade.
How a ‘materials transition’ can support the net zero agenda
It is crucial for the textile industry to look at material transition not just from advances in the use of biobased materials but also to evolve the current materials landscape by inducing efficiency, substituting emission-intensive materials and enhancing its circularity. We see more and more brands are experimenting with biomaterials to reduce their dependence on synthetic fibres and move towards more sustainable production. In this session we will review this emerging trend and have an open conversation with various fibre producers to see what this revolution offers in terms of cost and performance and how players can gain an edge in this market.
Reinventing dyeing & finishing for net zero transition
Fabric production (including yarn production and dyeing/finishing) is the largest source of emissions (48%) during textile production. In this session we will discuss what new technologies are available to minimise water and energy wastage during production.
How digitalisation is driving decarbonisation
Digitalisation is an enabler of faster, efficient and agile supply chain. There has been a flood of innovations and technological developments in the past few years that have enhance the very complicated textile and apparel supply chain. In this session the focus will be to look at some of these game changing technologies and how tangible impact these can have on a business ROI.
How circularity can contribute towards net zero supply chain
In this session we will take stock on circularity and explore how to close the loop by answering the following questions: Which policies perform best to accelerate circularity across supply chains, and what innovations and business models drive the circular economy of the future?
Designing and communicating net zero targets
The percentage of companies signing up for net zero pledge has nearly doubled in the last couple of years. However, we see brands facing issues in setting a framework based on SBT in line with climate science. It is difficult to devise a communication strategy that not just covers the pledge, but also the progress manufacturers and brands are making while staying relevant to local government communication needs. In this session we will discuss how to approach these challenges.
Empower teams to drive zero carbon action in supply chain
Leading brands are committing to becoming net zero carbon, not just in their own operations, but also in the products they sell, and this is impacting manufacturers across the world. While commitments are easy to make, the actual implementation of net zero can be challenging. Barriers to change can be huge and becoming zero carbon can require disrupting work practices and work cultures, factory operations and supply chains. In this session we will discuss how collaborative approach and upskilling are the way forward to prepare the future workforce.
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