The Chinese Version Of The Circular Transformation Indicator Releases The Sustainable Path Of The Global Fashion Industry

At present, green consumption potential continues to release, and green value has become a constraint variable for industrial development. How can the global fashion industry achieve sustainable and circular development in the green transformation? On November 22 "2024 World Fashion Conference - Angkor · Green Development Release" On the activity, Cyclic Transformation Indicators (CTI) → Industry Guide - Fashion and Textile Industry The official release of indicates a sustainable path for the industry.

The event was hosted by the Social Responsibility Office of the China Textile Industry Federation. With the theme of "green innovation, creating a sustainable future together", it focused on the cutting-edge theory and practice of sustainable development of the textile industry, gathered experts, enterprise representatives and stakeholders from the upstream and downstream of the global fashion industry chain, and deeply discussed how to achieve collaborative innovation, Accelerate the promotion and application of circular fashion strategy in the world.

　　 Yan Yan, Vice President of China Textile Industry Federation, Chen Zhihua, Chief Supervisor of China Printing and Dyeing Industry Association, Lin Lin, President of China Printing and Dyeing Industry Association, Liu Yueping, President of Guangdong Garment Industry Association, and Wang Sen, Vice Mayor of Humen Town And other leaders and guests attended the event.

Activity by Hu Kehua, Deputy Director of Social Responsibility Office and Director of Sustainable Development Project of China Textile Federation host.

　　 Promote the industry into a new era of sustainable development

　　 Yan Yan, Vice President of China Textile Industry Federation It pointed out that the current global situation is turbulent, and geopolitics, protectionism and climate change have had a profound impact on global sustainable development. Facing the future, she stressed three key points. First, we should expand consensus that the textile industry should meet people's needs for a better life with higher product quality, pursue the beauty of each on the basis of full respect for differences, realize the beauty and common under the framework of mutual benefit, and benefit the people of the world in common development; Secondly, we should strengthen collaboration. The industry should follow the trend of the open era, break down barriers to technology, trade and investment, and promote broader and deeper industrial collaboration; Third, we should work together, adhere to common values, work together to promote the green transformation and responsible development of the textile and clothing industry, adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, promote the development of the entire industry towards intensive, reduced, low-carbon and clean development, and constantly promote the contribution of the textile and clothing industry in the global sustainable development.

Today, green development has become a value standard, and green competitiveness is an important part of international economic market competition. From energy system to material system, from production process to manufacturing mode, global industries are accelerating their green transformation. Wang Sen, Deputy Mayor of Humen Town The importance of green development was emphasized, and Humen's efforts in green development and digital transformation were introduced. He said that Humen will accelerate the green and low-carbon development of the clothing industry and establish a Humen benchmark for green development of the industry by building a smart factory and improving the digital innovation public service platform.

"A poet once said that if you want to go fast, walk alone; if you want to go far, walk with others." Efstathios Andreou, Consul of the Royal Dutch Consulate General in Guangzhou He expressed his willingness to cooperate with Chinese industry leaders and innovators. He said that China is the world's largest textile producer and plays an indispensable role in global change, so the commitment of both sides to sustainable development and the realization of development goals are closely matched, which creates unique cooperation opportunities for both sides, Will jointly promote the textile industry into a new era of sustainable development.

In the innovation release link, Yan Yan, Vice President of China Textile Industry Federation, Chen Zhihua, Chief Supervisor of China Printing and Dyeing Industry Association, Lin Lin, President of China Printing and Dyeing Industry Association, Liu Yueping, President of Guangdong Garment Industry Association, Wang Sen, Vice Mayor of Humen Town, Efstathios Andreou, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Guangzhou, Liu Wei, Director of Environment and Sustainable Development of Li Ning Liu Shuang, Manager of Sustainable Development in North Asia of Lanjing Group And relevant leaders of WBCSD Circular Transformation Index (CTI) → Industry Guide - Fashion and Textile Industry Chinese version released. It is reported that in 2025, China Textile Federation will carry out relevant guidance training and enterprise pilot and case collection.

according to Elisabeth Wilson, Senior Manager of Business Activities, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Ms. Zhang introduced that CTI is an industry framework developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and has been verified by leading sustainable development companies in various industries around the world. CTI provides a transparent, quantitative and comparable framework for measuring cycle performance. It can help enterprises assess risks, determine effective actions to improve circularity, and understand the impact of their circularity strategies on sustainable development goals.

　　 Circular Transformation Index (CTI) → Industry Guide - Fashion and Textile Industry The Chinese version has tailored indicators to measure the cycle for the fashion industry, which will redefine the way to evaluate the cycle of fashion and textile value chain, help enterprises achieve a higher cycle in product portfolio, processes and company operations, and substantially expand the scale of the cycle economy in the fashion industry. Elisabeth Wilson He said that the guide can help enterprises to promote change. First, according to a reliable quantitative baseline, determine a cycle roadmap and measure progress; The second is to promote the strategic decision-making and planning cycle according to the benefits and trade-offs of different cycle strategies; The third is to clarify the impact of sustainable development, whether on climate or nature, and emphasize the practical results of recycling initiatives; Fourth, based on quantitative measures, promote accountability and transparency and support enterprise information disclosure.

Lead the fashion industry to develop circularly

At the event site, many experts from the industry deeply discussed and collided with wisdom, making important contributions to the sustainable development of the industry and the formation of the circular economy.

It is reported that in the 11 years from 2013 to 2024, laws and regulations on sustainable development have been continuously introduced, and the pressure on enterprise supervision has gradually increased. It is particularly important to know laws and regulations in advance and make a good business plan. To this end, Liang Yu, Chief Representative of Global Trade Association amfori China Ms. Zhang interpreted and analyzed CSRD (Enterprise Sustainable Development Report Directive), and introduced the application of BEPI products in environmental risk management of supply chain. It is reported that BEPI can help enterprises identify ESG related risks in the supply chain environment and propose effective solutions.

"The recyclability of the fashion industry will extend the life cycle of products, and there will also be better business models, ecological design and renewable resources." Baptiste Lingoungou, Director of the French Sustainable Alliance Mr. Li introduced the mission of the French Sustainable Alliance and its three core concepts: transparency, accountability and fairness, and emphasized the practice and importance of recyclable fashion.

"It is hoped that the production process of products can reduce the impact on the environment. Only by taking necessary measures can we protect our environment and population, and achieve the industry's recyclability and sustainability. This is the new key word and focus of the industry." Fulvia Bacchi, President of Italian Linlangpeili Leather Association and CEO of Italian Tannery Association (UNIC) She emphasized the use of environmentally friendly materials and the high quality standards of the supply chain, and introduced the efforts and future prospects of the Italian leather industry in terms of sustainable development.

"The deep-rooted old economic model needs to be changed, and we need to see better economic recyclability. We hope that we can reduce emissions, lower temperature, and also produce products of the same quality and quantity." Anish Paliwal, Marketing Director of Ango Textile Dyeing and Chemical Department Mr. Engel introduced solutions of textile chemistry in reducing pollution and improving industry recyclability, and emphasized the importance of the use and design of clean chemicals in sustainable development.

In the past ten years, Chinese brands have done a lot of work in the field of sustainability, especially the control of hazardous chemicals, which was the earliest in the world. As a pioneer of sustainable development in the industry, Liu Wei, Director of Environment and Sustainable Development of Li Ning Company Mr. Zhang introduced the company's efforts and achievements in sustainable development, especially the sustainable practices at the procurement end and the terminal, and emphasized the vision of steadily promoting sustainable development.

How does a start-up company turn waste textiles back into industrial raw materials for production? Li Xiangyu, Director and Deputy General Manager of Qingdao Amino Material Technology Co., Ltd Mr. Zhang introduced the company's exploration and plan in the recycling and reuse of waste textiles, including four major actions: "homing", "Dicui", "clearing up the source" and "sailing together".

　　 Francois Souchet, Managing Director of Swanstant Mr. Zhang introduced the enterprise green revolution under the EU's new green policy, and emphasized the importance of supply chain transparency and cooperation to cope with the pressure brought by laws and regulations.

"Lanjing hopes to work with partners to gradually transform the textile industry from a linear one into a circular one!" Liu Shuang, Manager of Sustainable Development in North Asia of Lanjing Group The lady introduced the sustainable development strategy of Lanjing Group, "benefiting nature", and emphasized the importance of greening the value chain and promoting circular economy.

　　 Detlev Pross, Chief Strategy Officer of Coloro Headquarters of Shanghai Yuancai Technology Co., Ltd He expressed his willingness to work with all industry partners to reduce environmental costs in color production. He believes that through cooperation, enterprises can not only improve the market competitiveness of products, but also keep moving forward on the path of sustainable development. Although full sustainability may be hard to reach, continuous improvement and pollution reduction will be the core of future development.

This activity was strongly supported by Engel Chemical, Yan Yan, Vice President of China Textile Industry Federation Angao Chemical was awarded the partner of the 2024 World Fashion Conference.

In the context of uncertain global economic development and increasingly severe climate change, the fashion industry, as an important part of the global economy, is facing unprecedented transformation pressure and opportunities. In the face of such uncertainty and complexity, the success of this event will promote the fashion industry to strengthen confidence, expand consensus, strengthen collaboration, and work together to create a green, harmonious and prosperous industrial future.

(Source: Ju Xinyu, China Textile)