James Tattersfield

In the UK we own more and more clothing that we are getting less and less use out of, and this comes with a high environmental price tag. Watch on demand @Green Alliance and @PwC UK who discussed, on 22 April, how circular reuse business models can help fashion brands respond to this challenge and deliver what consumers want to see from a greener clothing industry. #EarthDay #Fashion #CircularEconomy

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In the UK we own more and more clothing that we are getting less and less use out of, and this comes with a high environmental price tag. Watch on demand @Green Alliance and @PwC UK who discussed, on 22 April, how circular reuse business models can help fashion brands respond to this challenge and deliver what consumers want to see from a greener clothing industry. #EarthDay #Fashion #CircularEconomy

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How can governments in developing markets help deploy digital solutions for climate action❓ A new 'Digital Sprinters' report by Deloitte , commissioned by Google looks at how the latest digital technologies can accelerate climate solutions, reduce emissions and promote sustainability — particularly in developing markets. Read the blog from Kate Brandt and Doron Avni to learn more and to access the report https://lnkd.in/e9uPreXT #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis

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#Economic concepts of a #SteadyStateEconomy" and "#degrowth, in contrast to a growth centric paradigm, are emerging to address the urgent need for a global economic shift in the face of escalating #ClimateChange impacts and #resource limitations. In this article, I explore the evolving paradigms for corporate #sustainability strategies. #environmental #social #governance #ESG https://lnkd.in/eih2xR82

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While Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) and its partners across the value chain have made significant strides in reducing CO2 emissions through the creation of a collaborative community of practice with a shared costs/ pooled funding model, it's very clear that we face a challenging task. This model, which invests in solutions that demonstrate proven CO2 reductions, potential for wide-reaching impact, and scalability, is a strong step forward. However, the ongoing growth of the industry continues to drive up CO2 emissions. So, now what? To truly transform the environmental impact of fashion, we must rapidly build a system where apparel and accessories are produced with zero negative impact—clean water, clean energy, and net zero emissions. Until we achieve this, it's crucial that more players join this initiative. We urge you to step off the sidelines. Be Bold & Brave! Advocate for this cause within your company. Highlight the importance of future-proofing your brand, mitigating associated risks, and securing the future of the sector. The call to action is clear: own your role in this work & commit with greater dedication and focus on achieving meaningful outcomes now. [Thank you Jasmin Malik Chua & Sourcing Journal for covering this important topic and out work at Apparel Impact Institute]

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Looking for a real life, on the ground, example of sustainable self sufficiency? Look no further 👇🏻 On Friday I had the pleasure of speaking at the first Sustain Britain conference 🌳 Unlike other sustainability conferences, this took a different approach. Yes, we spoke about the problems that we're faced with, and the challenges of tackling those problems. Yes, there were some wishy washy ideas that were never going to be scalable and implemented quick enough to actually tackle the issues. BUT! 💡 The main focus was 'circled' around an actionable, implemented, solution. Sustain Wiltshire, backed by Crapper and Sons Ltd, are innovating a brilliant solution for landfill circularity. But it goes further than that. 🔄 The whole focus was how can we make hype localised communities self-sufficient. Nick Ash, the brilliant mind behind the idea, has been working with his team to implement the idea of "Circles". This isn't in itself a particularly radically new idea, as discussed by Jonathon Porritt - founder of Forum for the Future, prev. Green Party of England and Wales & Friends of the Earth 🌎 But the reason it is particularly interesting is that they're already working on implemented operations that actually do create self sufficiency in the local community. The main pillars for these circles ot have self-sufficiency are: 🏡 Housing 🌽 Food 👨🏼‍💼 Employment & Economy ⚡️ Energy And already 3 of these are being heavily implemented in the area. The future will look into housing which they already have a roadmap and plan for implementation! The official manifesto will be released in the near future, but I heavily encourage people to start following this journey. What was particularly important was the focussed conversations: 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Sustainable Anarchy, hosted by the ever engaging, Jarvis Smith FRSA 🌊 Community & a collective mission, hosted by Roz Savage MBE 🙋🏼‍♂️ Localisations vs Globalisation, hosted by moi! 🌳 Implementing sustainable self sufficiency, hosted by the inspiring, Jonathon Porritt Followed by breakout groups with the audience. I personally loved that fact that on my table of 10 we had everything from: investors, strategic officers, marketing, tech developers, local councillors, and government advisors. Already proving that expertise can be far more localised than it already is. And with most of these conferences its all very complimentary of each other. But with this one it was an open discussion with criticism, challenges, and debate, which is absolutely needed to iterate the best way forward! Hope is just next door 💪🏻 #Sustainability #SelfSufficiency #Local #Solutions #ClimateChange ✌🏻 Thanks to Ewan Davy and Absolute PR & Marketing Ltd | B Corp for organising alongside Crapper & Sons and Sustain Wiltshire.

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🔊"Rigorous policymaking in this area will reap benefits not only for the #climate, but also for the UK economy, and people’s health and wellbeing up and down the country," said BRE CEO, Gillian Charlesworth. 📄 How can the newly elected Labour Government work towards global #netzero goals? BRE’s 100-day roadmap outlines why the Government should prioritise low-#carbon innovation in #construction, improve EPCs, and create a Decent Homes Standard for the Private Rented Sector. Full rundown in PBC Today & BIM Today: https://lnkd.in/ezjD4rrE #ESG #builtenvironment #zerocarbon BREEAM Official Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)

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