Sustainable textile producer bluesign unveiled its numbers for 2023, highlighting a commitment to environmental stewardship and supply chain transparency. This comprehensive report underscores why bluesign SYSTEM stands as a premier sustainability framework, holding top environmental impact metrics in the industry, including the reduction of 3 billion kilotons of carbon emissions in 2023 alone.
bluesign’s vision is to create a textile industry that balances efficiency with environmental responsibility. In a time when legislative bodies demand transparency and traceability, bluesign’s data tracking systems set new industry benchmarks for sustainability and transparency.
bluesign’s impact is amplified by its global network of 864 system partners, spanning over 50 countries. These partners include 296 Tier 2 textile manufacturers, which are integral to the mission. In all, 226 partners provided primary data for the report, revealing a collective effort that showcases the power of collaboration in driving environmental progress.
bluesign offers brands and retailers a secure platform to access validated environmental KPIs (e-KPIs) of their supply chain. By focusing on water use, energy consumption and carbon emissions, bluesign has achieved across-the-board reductions.
Significant environmental achievements, cumulative 2019-2023 across 226 partners, include:
- Total water savings of nearly 6.3 billion liters of water through efficient practices and innovative recycling processes
- Total energy savings of 773.5 million kWh
- Total carbon emission reductions of almost 3.3 billion kg, highlighting the effectiveness of bluesign’s holistic approach
bluesign’s mission is closely aligned with six key U.N. sustainable development goals, emphasizing sustainable development, resource efficiency and compliance with international standards. These goals provide a robust framework for global collaboration, ensuring a fair, healthy and prosperous future for all.
