Materials Impact Dashboard 2022
Overall
Cotton
Polyester
Polyamide
Manmade Cellulosics
Wool
Down
Leather
Our Materials Impact Dashboard visualizes the global impact of the actions taken by participating companies
Textile Exchange is tracking progress made by reporting companies over the next ten years. The 10-year timeframe to 2030 is in keeping with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and this decade of action. The Impacts Dashboard provides an opportunity for all interested stakeholders to observe the collective progress made by the entire group of benchmarking companies. The more companies that participate in the program and share data, the more reflective the results are of sector progress.
Commitments and targets
Commitments and targets panel highlights the share of Material Change Index (MCI) participants setting measurable targets and/or making public commitments to materials-related sustainability actions.
Materials uptake
Participating companies with a 100% target for at least one preferred material.
Circularity
Participating companies reporting one or more circularity target.
Sustainable Development Goals
Participating companies reporting targets for meeting one or more SDG.
Climate action
Company is committed to a science-based target for climate
Deforestation and conversion-free
Participating companies with a target for eliminating deforestation and conversion from supply chains.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
Company and industry-wide progress toward the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are tracked through the Material Change Index (MCI). The MCI positions SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production as the “gateway” goal for the textile and apparel industry to achieve or contribute positively to all other SDGs, directly or indirectly. See material-level charts for material-specific SDGs identified.
Climate action progress
Under our Climate+ strategic direction, Textile Exchange will be the driving force for urgent climate action with a goal of 45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030.
The chart models MCI Participant’s “actual” and “predicted” global warming potential (CO2eq) increases under Business as Usual (BAU) conditions, and the target pathway plots the trajectory we need to be on to reach a goal of 45% reduced emissions by 2030.
Actual
BAU 3% growth
Target pathway
Country of origin
Country of origin refers to the country where the raw material is grown, cultivated, extracted, or otherwise produced. The map provides insights into the level of transparency MCI participants have achieved at an overall materials portfolio level (by volume, tonnes). The overall data includes all fibers and down.
Known origin: 47%
By volume:
- > 100,000 t
- 50,000 - 100,000 t
- 10,000 - 50,000 t
- 1,000 - 10,000 t
- < 1,000 t
Unknown origin: 53%
Key materials
This chart provides an overview of the aggregated volumes of materials sourced by MCI participants. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021 and the 2021 MCI refers to the uptake in 2020. In 2020, 4.7 million tonnes were reported. See material-level charts for material-specific sustainability programs in use.
Progress to preferred
This chart shows the volumes of conventional and preferred materials, visualized as percentages. The preferred material uptake has been divided into preferred renewable (virgin materials produced within more sustainable programs) and recycled materials (from both pre-and post-consumer waste).
See material level charts for material-specific progress charts.
Outcomes of increased preferred uptake
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “outcomes” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021.
See material level charts for material-specific outcomes, or for more information, see page 11 of the Material Impact Dashboard Guide.
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Land use |
2021 Improved 7.8 million hectares 2020 Improved 5.1 million hectares 2021 Conventional 34.5 million hectares |
18% land under improved practices |
The same area as 11 million football fields |
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Resource use |
2021 Recycled 0.9 million tonnes 2020 Recycled 0.6 million tonnes 2021 Virgin 4.0 million tonnes |
14% of material from recycled feedstock |
The carrying capacity of 71,349 12 tonne garbage trucks |
Understanding the impacts
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “impacts” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes both conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2021 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2020. Impact modeling is based on midpoints generated by the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.1.
See material level charts for material-specific outcomes. or for more information, see page 12 of the Material Impact Dashboard Guide.
Participants' use 2021
Participants' use 2020
Conventional equivalent
Impact area |
Footprint |
Saving |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Water consumption
|
5.8 trillion liters 4.3 trillion liters 7.2 trillion liters |
20% 1,432 billion liters of water |
The drinking water needs of 1,307 million people for one year |
Fossil fuel energy
|
191 billion megajoules 161 billion megajoules 250 billion megajoules |
23% 58.4 billion megajoules |
1, 335,656 US homes powered for one year |
Global warming
|
13.7 million tonnes CO2eq 11.2 million tonnes CO2eq 16.5 million tonnes CO2eq |
17% 2.8 million tonnes of CO2eq |
Driving 11.2 billion kms in an average sized car |
Uptake volumes are aggregated from company data reported through the MCI survey, and have been rounded to whole numbers. Modeled improvements (outcomes) are based on commonly accepted methodologies. Potential environmental savings (impacts) associated with the use of preferred renewable or recycled raw materials are based on Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3. These calculations include only fiber-level impacts and exclude impacts from finished material manufacturing. For the calculation of full material and product manufacturing and life cycles, please visit Higg.org.
In 2022, participating company portfolios are compared to 100% conventional of the same materials and 2022 results. Dashboard data is limited by the availability and accuracy of company data, outcome modeling assumptions and the limitations associated with globalized averages used in the Higg MSI to model impacts. The Impacts Dashboard will be annually adjusted to reflect any improvements made. See Impacts Dashboard Guide to find out more.
Commitments and targets
Commitments and targets panel highlights the share of MCI participants setting measurable targets and/or making public commitments to materials-related sustainability actions.
The 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge (2025 SCC) serves as a cornerstone for change in the apparel and textile industry by encouraging brands and retailers to commit to source 100 percent of their cotton from more sustainable sources by the year 2025.
100% uptake
Participating companies with a 100% target for at least one preferred cotton.
Targets publicly available
Participating companies with more sustainable cotton targets publicly available.
2025 Sustainable cotton challenge
Signatory to achieving 100% more sustainable cotton use by 2025.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
Company and industry-wide progress toward the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are tracked through the Material Change Index (MCI). The MCI positions SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production as the “gateway” goal for the textile and apparel industry to achieve or contribute positively to all other SDGs, directly or indirectly.
For more information, please see the SDG Companion Guide.
Climate action progress
Under our Climate+ strategic direction, Textile Exchange will be the driving force for urgent climate action with a goal of 45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030.
The chart models the Material Change Index (MCI) Participant’s “actual” and “predicted” global warming potential (CO2eq) increases under Business as Usual (BAU) conditions, and the target pathway plots the trajectory we need to be on to reach a goal of 45% reduced emissions by 2030.
Actual
BAU 3% growth
Target pathway
Country of origin
Country of origin refers to the country where the raw material is grown, cultivated, extracted, or otherwise produced. The map provides insights into the level of transparency MCI participants have achieved for cotton (by volume, tonnes).
Known origin: 61%
By volume:
- > 100,000 t
- 50,00 - 100,000 t
- 10,000 - 50,000 t
- 1,000 - 10,000 t
- < 1,000 t
Unknown origin: 39%
Programs in use
Programs in use are a list of sustainability programs for cotton, used by the MCI participants, which Textile Exchange recognizes as offering credible sustainability opportunities and used by participating companies.
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
bioRe
Cotton made in Africa (CmiA)
Fair Trade
Organic cotton
Organic Fair Trade
Recycled cotton
Responsible Brazilian Cotton (ABR)
US Cotton Trust Protocol
CottonConnect REEL
Regenerative Organic Cotton
Transitional Organic Cotton
Progress to preferred
This chart shows the volumes of conventional and preferred materials, visualized as percentages. The preferred material uptake has been divided into preferred renewable (virgin materials produced within more sustainable programs) and recycled materials (from both pre-and post-consumer waste).
Outcomes of increased preferred uptake
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “outcomes” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021.
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Land use |
2021 Improved 2.2 million hectares 2020 Improved 1.6 million hectares 2021 Conventional 2.0 million hectares |
52% Land under improved practices |
The same area as 3.1 million football fields |
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Resource use |
2021 Recycled 0.16 million tonnes 2020 Recycled 0.04 million tonnes 2021 Virgin 3.3 million tonnes |
5% of material from recycled feedstock |
The carrying capacity of 13,469 12 tonne garbage trucks |
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Farmers |
2021 Improved 815 thousand farmers 2020 Improved 582 thousand farmers 2021 Conventional 752 thousand farmers |
52% Farmers following improved land practices |
The equivalent of 203,674 households |
Understanding the impacts
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “impacts” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes both conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021. Impact modeling is based on midpoints generated by the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3.
Participants' use 2021
Participants' use 2020
Conventional equivalent
Impact area |
Footprint |
Saving |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Water consumption
|
5.7 trillion liters 4.2 trillion liters 7.1 trillion liters |
20% 1,412 billion liters of water |
The drinking water needs of 1,290 million people for one year |
Fossil fuel energy
|
37.6 billion megajoules 27.7 billion megajoules 42.7 billion megajoules |
12% 5 billion megajoules |
114,659 US homes powered for one year |
Global warming
|
6.1 million tonnes CO2eq 4.5 million tonnes CO2eq 6.9 million tonnes CO2eq |
12% 0.8 million tonnes of CO2eq |
Driving 3.2 billion kms in an average sized car |
Data based on information supplied by 114 participating companies.
Uptake volumes are aggregated from company data reported through the MCI survey, and have been rounded to whole numbers. Modeled improvements (outcomes) are based on commonly accepted methodologies. Potential environmental savings (impacts) associated with the use of preferred renewable or recycled raw materials are based on Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3. These calculations include only fiber-level impacts and exclude impacts from finished material manufacturing. For the calculation of full material and product manufacturing and life cycles, please visit Higg.org.
In 2022, participating company portfolios are compared to 100% conventional of the same materials and 202 results. Dashboard data is limited by the availability and accuracy of company data, outcome modeling assumptions, and the limitations associated with globalized averages used in the Higg MSI to model impacts. The Impacts Dashboard will be annually adjusted to reflect any improvements made. See Impacts Dashboard Guide to find out more.
Commitments and targets
Commitments and targets panel highlights the share of MCI participants setting measurable targets and/or making public commitments to materials-related sustainability actions.
The 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge serves as an important catalyst for change in the apparel and textile industry. We are challenging the apparel industry to commit to bringing the percentage of recycled polyester up from 14% to 45% at 17.1 million metric tons by 2025.
100% uptake
Participating companies with a 100% target for recycled polyester.
Targets publicly available
Participating companies with more sustainable polyester targets publicly available.
Recycled polyester commitment
Contributing to the increased industry use of recycled polyester by 45% by 2020.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
Company and industry-wide progress toward the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are tracked through the Material Change Index (MCI). The MCI positions SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production as the “gateway” goal for the textile and apparel industry to achieve or contribute positively to all other SDGs, directly or indirectly.
Climate action progress
Under our Climate+ strategic direction, Textile Exchange will be the driving force for urgent climate action with a goal of 45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030.
The chart models MCI Participant’s “actual” and “predicted” global warming potential (CO2eq) increases under Business as Usual (BAU) conditions, and the target pathway plots the trajectory we need to be on to reach a goal of 45% reduced emissions by 2030.
Actual
BAU 3% growth
Target pathway
Country of origin
Country of origin refers to the country where the raw material is grown, cultivated, extracted, or otherwise produced. The map provides insights into the level of transparency MCI participants have achieved for polyester (by volume, tonnes).
Known origin: 22%
By volume:
- > 100,000 t
- 50,000 - 100,000 t
- 10,000 - 50,000 t
- 1,000 - 10,000 t
- < 1,000 t
Unknown origin: 78%
Programs in use
Programs in use are a list of sustainability programs for polyester, used by the MCI participants, which Textile Exchange recognizes as offering credible sustainability opportunities and used by participating companies.
Bio-based polyester
Recycled polyester
Progress to preferred
This chart shows the volumes of conventional and preferred materials, visualized as percentages. The preferred material uptake has been divided into preferred renewable (virgin materials produced within more sustainable programs) and recycled materials (from both pre-and post-consumer waste).
Outcomes of increased preferred uptake
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “outcomes” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021.
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Resource use |
2021 Recycled 0.7 million tonnes 2020 Recycled 0.5 million tonnes 2021 Virgin 0.3 million tonnes |
35% of material from recycled feedstock |
The carrying capacity of 54, 723 12 tonne garbage trucks (or 48 billion 500ml PET bottles) |
Understanding the impacts
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “impacts” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes both conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021. Impact modeling is based on midpoints generated by the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI).
Participants' use 2020
Participants' use 2019
Conventional equivalent
Impact area |
Footprint |
Saving |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Water consumption
|
29.9 billion liters 26.5 billion liters 41.7 billion liters |
28% 11.8 billion liters of water |
The drinking water needs of 10.8 million people for one year |
Fossil fuel energy
|
100.6 billion megajoules 87.6 billion megajoules 146.5 billion megajoules |
31% 45.9 billion megajoules |
1,048,728 US homes powered for one year |
Global warming
|
4.1 million tonnes CO2eq 3.6 million tonnes CO2eq 5.5 million tonnes CO2eq |
26% 1.4 million tonnes of CO2eq |
Driving 5.8 billion kms in an average sized car |
Data based on information supplied by 95 participating companies
Uptake volumes are aggregated from company data reported through the MCI survey, and have been rounded to whole numbers. Modeled improvements (outcomes) are based on commonly accepted methodologies. Potential environmental savings (impacts) associated with the use of preferred renewable or recycled raw materials are based on Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3. These calculations include only fiber-level impacts and exclude impacts from finished material manufacturing. For the calculation of full material and product manufacturing and life cycles, please visit Higg.org.
In 2022, participating company portfolios are compared to 100% conventional of the same materials and 2022 results. Dashboard data is limited by the availability and accuracy of company data, outcome modeling assumptions and the limitations associated with globalized averages used in the Higg MSI to model impacts. The Impacts Dashboard will be annually adjusted to reflect any improvements made. See Impacts Dashboard Guide to find out more.
Commitments and targets
Commitments and targets panel highlights the share of MCI participants setting measurable targets and/or making public commitments to materials-related sustainability actions.
100% uptake
Participating companies with a 100% target for recycled polyamide.
Targets publicly available
Participating companies with more sustainable polyamide targets publicly available.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
Company and industry-wide progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are tracked through the Material Change Index. SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production is often positioned as the “gateway” goal for the textile and apparel industry to achieve or contribute positively to all other SDGs, directly or indirectly.
Climate action progress
Under our Climate+ strategic direction, Textile Exchange will be the driving force for urgent climate action with a goal of 45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030.
The chart models MCI Participant’s “actual” and “predicted” global warming potential (CO2eq) increases under Business as Usual (BAU) conditions, and the target pathway plots the trajectory we need to be on to reach a goal of 45% reduced emissions by 2030.
Actual
BAU 3% growth
Target pathway
Country of origin
Country of origin refers to the country where the raw material is grown, cultivated, extracted, or otherwise produced. The map provides insights into the level of transparency MCI participants have achieved for polyamide (by volume, tonnes).
Known origin: 20%
By volume:
- > 100,000 t
- 50,000 - 100,000 t
- 10,000 - 50,000 t
- 1,000 - 10,000 t
- < 1,000 t
Unknown origin: 80%
Programs in use
Programs in use are a list of sustainability programs for polyamide, used by the MCI participants, which Textile Exchange recognizes as offering credible sustainability opportunities and used by participating companies.
Bio-based polyamide
Recycled polyamide
Progress to preferred
This chart shows the volumes of conventional and preferred materials, visualized as percentages. The preferred material uptake has been divided into preferred renewable (virgin materials produced within more sustainable programs) and recycled materials (from both pre-and post-consumer waste).
Outcomes of increased preferred uptake
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “outcomes” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021.
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Resource use |
2021 Recycled 24 thousand tonnes 2020 Recycled 8 thousand tonnes 2021 Virgin 31 thousand tonnes |
12% of material from recycled feedstock |
The carrying capacity of 2,022 12 tonne garbage trucks |
Understanding the impacts
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “impacts” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes both conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021. Impact modeling is based on midpoints generated by the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3.
Participants' use 2021
Participants' use 2020
Conventional equivalent
Impact area |
Footprint |
Saving |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Water consumption
|
3.21 billion liters 0.04 billion liters 3.33 billion liters |
|
|
Fossil fuel energy
|
27.2 billion megajoules 23.6 billion megajoules 30.7 billion megajoules |
11% 3.5 billion megajoules |
80,046 US homes powered for one year |
Global warming
|
1.4 million tonnes CO2eq 1.3 million tonnes CO2eq 1.6 million tonnes CO2eq |
11% 0.2 million tonnes of CO2eq |
Driving 717 million kms in an average sized car |
Data based on information supplied by 56 participating companies
Uptake volumes are aggregated from company data reported through the MCI survey, and have been rounded to whole numbers. Modeled improvements (outcomes) are based on commonly accepted methodologies. Potential environmental savings (impacts) associated with the use of preferred renewable or recycled raw materials are based on Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3. These calculations include only fiber-level impacts and exclude impacts from finished material manufacturing. For the calculation of full material and product manufacturing and life cycles, please visit Higg.org.
In 2022, participating company portfolios are compared to 100% conventional of the same materials and 2022 results. Dashboard data is limited by the availability and accuracy of company data, outcome modeling assumptions and the limitations associated with globalized averages used in the Higg MSI to model impacts. The Impacts Dashboard will be annually adjusted to reflect any improvements made. See Impacts Dashboard Guide to find out more.
Commitments and targets
Commitments and targets panel highlights the share of MCI participants setting measurable targets and/or making public commitments to materials-related sustainability actions.
100% uptake
Participating companies with a 100% target for the uptake of preferred manmade cellulosics.
Targets publicly available
Participating companies with more sustainable manmade cellulosics targets publicly available.
Deforestation and conversion-free
Participating companies with a target for eliminating deforestation and conversion from supply chains.
CanopyStyle partners
Participating companies that have made a CanopyStyle commitment.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
Company and industry-wide progress toward the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are tracked through the Material Change Index (MCI). The MCI positions SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production as the “gateway” goal for the textile and apparel industry to achieve or contribute positively to all other SDGs, directly or indirectly.
Climate action progress
Under our Climate+ strategic direction, Textile Exchange will be the driving force for urgent climate action with a goal of 45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030.
The chart models MCI Participant’s “actual” and “predicted” global warming potential (CO2eq) increases under Business as Usual (BAU) conditions, and the target pathway plots the trajectory we need to be on to reach a goal of 45% reduced emissions by 2030.
Actual
BAU 3% growth
Target pathway
Country of origin
Country of origin refers to the country where the raw material is grown, cultivated, extracted, or otherwise produced. The map provides insights into the level of transparency MCI participants have achieved for manmade cellulosic fibers (by volume, tonnes).
Known origin: 50%
By volume:
- > 100,000 t
- 50,000 - 100,000 t
- 10,000 - 50,000 t
- 1,000 - 10,000 t
- < 1,000 t
Unknown origin: 50%
Programs in use
Programs in use are a list of sustainability programs for manmade cellulosics, used by the MCI participants, which Textile Exchange recognizes as offering credible sustainability opportunities and used by participating companies.
Acetate (FSC, PEFC)
Lyocell (FSC, PEFC)
Modal (FSC, PEFC)
Recycled cellulose-cupro
Viscose (FSC, PEFC)
Progress to preferred
This chart shows the volumes of conventional and preferred materials, visualized as percentages. The preferred material uptake has been divided into preferred renewable (virgin materials produced within more sustainable programs) and recycled materials (from both pre-and post-consumer waste).
Outcomes of increased preferred uptake
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “outcomes” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021.
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Land use |
2021 Certified 33.8 thousand hectares 2020 Certified 20.2 thousand hectares 2021 Conventional 85.3 thousand hectares |
28% Forest under improved management |
The same area as 47,653 football fields |
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Resource use |
2021 Recycled 0.5 thousand tonnes 2020 Recycled 0.3 thousand tonnes 2021 Virgin 195 thousand tonnes |
0.14% of material from recycled feedstock |
The carrying capacity of 40 12 tonne garbage trucks |
Understanding the impacts
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “impacts” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes both conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2021 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2020. Impact modeling is based on midpoints generated by the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI).
For more information, see page 12 of the Material Impact Dashboard Guide.
Participants' use 2021
Participants' use 2020
Conventional equivalent
Impact area |
Footprint |
Saving |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Water consumption
|
35.1 billion liters 30.1 billion liters 42.5 billion liters |
17% 7.4 billion liters of water |
The drinking water needs of 6.7 million people for one year |
Fossil fuel energy
|
26 billion megajoules 21.9 billion megajoules 30 billion megajoules |
13% 4 billion megajoules |
92,222 US homes powered for one year |
Global warming
|
2.2 million tonnes CO2eq 1.8 million tonnes CO2eq 2.5 million tonnes CO2eq |
15% 0.4 million tonnes of CO2eq |
Driving 1.6 billion kms in an average sized car |
Data based on information supplied by 69 participating companies
Uptake volumes are aggregated from company data reported through the MCI survey, and have been rounded to whole numbers. Modeled improvements (outcomes) are based on commonly accepted methodologies. Potential environmental savings (impacts) associated with the use of preferred renewable or recycled raw materials are based on Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3. These calculations include only fiber-level impacts and exclude impacts from finished material manufacturing. For the calculation of full material and product manufacturing and life cycles, please visit Higg.org.
In 2022, participating company portfolios are compared to 100% conventional of the same materials and 2022 results. Dashboard data is limited by the availability and accuracy of company data, outcome modeling assumptions and the limitations associated with globalized averages used in the Higg MSI to model impacts. The Impacts Dashboard will be annually adjusted to reflect any improvements made. See Impacts Dashboard Guide to find out more.
Commitments and targets
Commitments and targets panel highlights the share of MCI participants setting measurable targets and/or making public commitments to materials-related sustainability actions.
100% uptake
Participating companies with a 100% target for the uptake of preferred wool.
Targets publicly available
Participating companies with more sustainable wool targets publicly available.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
Company and industry-wide progress toward the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are tracked through the Material Change Index (MCI). The MCI positions SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production as the “gateway” goal for the textile and apparel industry to achieve or contribute positively to all other SDGs, directly or indirectly.
Country of origin
Country of origin refers to the country where the raw material is grown, cultivated, extracted, or otherwise produced. The map provides insights into the level of transparency MCI participants have achieved for wool (by volume, tonnes).
Known origin: 51%
By volume:
- > 100,000 t
- 50,000 - 100,000 t
- 10,000 - 50,000 t
- 1,000 - 10,000 t
- < 1,000 t
Unknown origin: 49%
Programs in use
Programs in use are a list of sustainability programs for wool, used by the MCI participants, which Textile Exchange recognizes as offering credible sustainability opportunities and used by participating companies.
Organic wool
Recycled wool
Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
ZQ Certified
Progress to preferred
This chart shows the volumes of conventional and preferred materials, visualized as percentages. The preferred material uptake has been divided into preferred renewable (virgin materials produced within more sustainable programs) and recycled materials (from both pre-and post-consumer waste).
Outcomes of increased preferred uptake
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “outcomes” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021.
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Land use |
2021 Improved 5.5 million hectares 2020 Improved 3.5 million hectares 2021 Conventional 32.4 million hectares |
15% Land under improved practices |
The same area as 7.8 million football fields |
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Resource use |
2021 Recycled 10.9 thousand tonnes 2020 Recycled 8.0 thousand tonnes 2021 Virgin 30.9 thousand tonnes |
14% of material from recycled feedstock |
The carrying capacity of 906 12 tonne garbage trucks |
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Sheep |
2021 Improved 2.7 million sheep 2020 Improved 1.7 million sheep 2021 Conventional 16.1 million sheep |
15% sheep from improved farm practices |
|
Data based on information supplied by 53 participating companies
Uptake volumes are aggregated from company data reported through the MCI survey, and have been rounded to whole numbers. Modeled improvements (outcomes) are based on commonly accepted methodologies. Potential environmental savings (impacts) associated with the use of preferred renewable or recycled raw materials are based on Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3. These calculations include only fiber-level impacts and exclude impacts from finished material manufacturing. For the calculation of full material and product manufacturing and life cycles, please visit Higg.org.
In 2022, participating company portfolios are compared to 100% conventional of the same materials and 2022 results. Dashboard data is limited by the availability and accuracy of company data, outcome modeling assumptions and the limitations associated with globalized averages used in the Higg MSI to model impacts. The Impacts Dashboard will be annually adjusted to reflect any improvements made. See Impacts Dashboard Guide to find out more.
Commitments and targets
Commitments and targets panel highlights the share of MCI participants setting measurable targets and/or making public commitments to materials-related sustainability actions.
100% uptake
Participating companies with a 100% target for the uptake of preferred down.
Targets publicly available
Participating companies with more sustainable down targets publicly available.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
Company and industry-wide progress toward the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are tracked through the Material Change Index (MCI). The MCI positions SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production as the “gateway” goal for the textile and apparel industry to achieve or contribute positively to all other SDGs, directly or indirectly.
Country of origin
Country of origin refers to the country where the raw material is grown, cultivated, extracted, or otherwise produced. The map provides insights into the level of transparency MCI participants have achieved for down (by volume, tonnes).
Known origin: 83%
By volume:
- > 100,000 t
- 50,000 - 100,000 t
- 10,000 - 50,000 t
- 1,000 - 10,000 t
- <1,000 t
Unknown origin: 17%
Programs in use
Programs in use are a list of sustainability programs for down, used by the MCI participants, which Textile Exchange recognizes as offering credible sustainability opportunities and used by participating companies.
Downpass
Organic down
Recycled down
Responsible Down Standard (RDS)
Progress to preferred
This chart shows the volumes of conventional and preferred materials, visualized as percentages. The preferred material uptake has been divided into preferred renewable (virgin materials produced within more sustainable programs) and recycled materials (from both pre-and post-consumer waste).
See material level charts for material-specific progress charts.
Outcomes of increased preferred uptake
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “outcomes” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021.
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
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Resource use |
2021 Recycled 1.96 thousand tonnes 2020 Recycled 0.30 thousand tonnes 2021 Virgin 195.5 thousand tonnes |
2% of down from recycled feedstock |
The carrying capacity of 163 12 tonne garbage trucks |
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Ducks and geese |
2021 Improved 4149 million birds 2020 Improved 873 million birds 2021 Conventional 297 million birds |
93% birds under certified production |
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Data based on information supplied by 41 participating companies
Uptake volumes are aggregated from company data reported through the MCI survey, and have been rounded to whole numbers. Modeled improvements (outcomes) are based on commonly accepted methodologies. Potential environmental savings (impacts) associated with the use of preferred renewable or recycled raw materials are based on Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3. These calculations include only fiber-level impacts and exclude impacts from finished material manufacturing. For the calculation of full material and product manufacturing and life cycles, please visit Higg.org.
In 2022, participating company portfolios are compared to 100% conventional of the same materials and 2022 results. Dashboard data is limited by the availability and accuracy of company data, outcome modeling assumptions and the limitations associated with globalized averages used in the Higg MSI to model impacts. The Impacts Dashboard will be annually adjusted to reflect any improvements made. See Impacts Dashboard Guide to find out more.
Commitments and targets
Commitments and targets panel highlights the share of MCI participants setting measurable targets and/or making public commitments to materials-related sustainability actions.
100% uptake
Participating companies with a 100% target for the uptake of preferred leather.
Deforestation and conversion-free
Participating companies with a target for eliminating deforestation and conversion from supply chains.
Targets publicly available
Participating companies with more sustainable leather targets publicly available.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
Company and industry-wide progress toward the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are tracked through the Material Change Index (MCI). The MCI positions SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production as the “gateway” goal for the textile and apparel industry to achieve or contribute positively to all other SDGs, directly or indirectly.
Country of origin
Country of origin refers to the country where the raw material is grown, cultivated, extracted, or otherwise produced. The chart provides insights into the level of transparency MCI participants have achieved for leather (by volume, tonnes).
To present the data in tonnes, a conversion factor of 0.00633 has been calculated, taking into account all leather industry segments, species, and product types (i.e., 1 m2 of finished leather = 0.00633 mt of rawhide ). For further information, please refer to the EU Environmental Footprint Category Rules for Leather.
Known origin: 46%
By volume:
- > 100,000 t
- 50,000 - 100,000 t
- 10,000 - 50,000 t
- 1,000 - 10,000 t
- < 1,000 t
Unknown origin: 54%
Programs in use
Programs in use are a list of sustainability programs for leather, used by the MCI participants, which Textile Exchange recognizes as offering credible sustainability opportunities and used by participating companies.
Leather Working Group
Organic leather
Recycled leather
Progress to preferred
This chart shows the volumes of conventional and preferred materials, visualized as percentages. The preferred material uptake has been divided into preferred renewable (virgin materials produced within more sustainable programs) and recycled materials (from both pre-and post-consumer waste). In this chart, the Leather Working Group is represented in the preferred renewable figures, and Organic and Recycled leather in the preferred recycled data. This data was first collected in 2019, we will continue to collect this data in the years to come.
Outcomes of increased preferred uptake
The Impact Dashboard models potential sustainability “outcomes” associated with MCI participants’ aggregated materials portfolio and includes conventional and preferred materials. The volumes reported in the 2022 MCI refer to the uptake of materials in 2021.
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Resource use |
2021 Recycled 0.07 million square metres 2020 Recycled 0.18 million square metres 2021 Virgin 73.0 million square metres |
0.1% of leather from recycled feedstock |
119,549 average sized tote bags |
Outcome area |
Improved practices |
Benefits |
Saving is equivalent to |
---|---|---|---|
Hides produced |
2021 Improved 59 million square metres 2020 Improved 41.2 million square metres 2021 Conventional 14 million square metres |
81% Hides under improved processing |
59 million square meters improved/LWG hide processing |
Data based on information supplied by 43 participating companies
Uptake volumes are aggregated from company data reported through the MCI survey, and have been rounded to whole numbers. Modeled improvements (outcomes) are based on commonly accepted methodologies. Potential environmental savings (impacts) associated with the use of preferred renewable or recycled raw materials are based on Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) version 3.3. These calculations include only fiber-level impacts and exclude impacts from finished material manufacturing. For the calculation of full material and product manufacturing and life cycles, please visit Higg.org.
In 2022, participating company portfolios are compared to 100% conventional of the same materials and 2022 results. Dashboard data is limited by the availability and accuracy of company data, outcome modeling assumptions and the limitations associated with globalized averages used in the Higg MSI to model impacts. The Impacts Dashboard will be annually adjusted to reflect any improvements made. See Impacts Dashboard Guide to find out more.