The manufacturing of wearing apparel in the United Kingdom produced 305,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2020. This was a slight reduction of about one percent compared to the previous year, and a reduction of 58 percent compared with 1990 levels.
In addition to emissions, there are other environmental concerns within the fashion industry, such as waste generation, water pollution, and water consumption. A recent survey found that 18 percent of UK respondents said they have tried not to purchase clothing items due to concerns about their environmental impact.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the wearing apparel manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom from 1990 to 2020*
(in 1,000 metric tons)
*Emissions are on a “residency” basis. The figures represent emissions caused by UK residents and businesses whether in the UK or abroad, but exclude emissions within the UK which can be attributed to overseas residents and businesses. Sector and industry classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (June 9, 2022). Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the wearing apparel manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom from 1990 to 2020* (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 08, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/485950/co2-emissions-from-wearing-apparel-manufacture-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the wearing apparel manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom from 1990 to 2020* (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. June 9, 2022. Statista. Accessed August 08, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/485950/co2-emissions-from-wearing-apparel-manufacture-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2022). Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the wearing apparel manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom from 1990 to 2020* (in 1,000 metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 08, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/485950/co2-emissions-from-wearing-apparel-manufacture-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Emissions from The Wearing Apparel Manufacturing Sector in The United Kingdom from 1990 to 2020* (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Jun 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/485950/co2-emissions-from-wearing-apparel-manufacture-uk/
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