CHAPTER 9

Company Examples

The industrial revolution has promoted consumer models where the latest and greatest products and gadgets are acquired, while the old versions are quickly replaced and discarded. Sustainability is becoming critical to engaging consumers and employing a skilled workforce, which directly impacts the bottom line of an organization. Many organizations are beginning to create sustainable strategies that are focusing increasingly on sustainability, and some have also made announcements about transitioning toward a circular economy. McKinsey predicts that Europe could benefit with a boost of €1.5 billion to €2.5 billion in opportunities by transitioning to a circular economy.1

UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion

Clothing has ...

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