Shimamura

In 2022, global GHG emissions amounted to 53.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO₂e¹.To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, an annual GHG emission reduction of 7.6% is required². The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is cau...

As of 2021, 50 Mn people across the world were victims of modern slavery forms like forced labour¹. Of this, 4.1 Mn people suffered from state-sanctioned forced labour². The fashion industry is highly complacent with the forced labour of Uyghur mi...

Dressing in the right clothes for special situations increases people's self-esteem by helping them meet appearance standards¹. As self-perception turns positive through fashion dressing, well-dressed people receive better treatment¹. Clothing as ...

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations¹. Corporate taxes acco...

Around 3.32 billion people are employed globally as of 2022¹. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy². It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending³. It reduces poverty by providing soc...

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender^1;pxii. An upper ratio of women in the workplace forecasts more job satisfaction, more meaningful work, dedication, and fewer burnouts². Women’s underrepresentat...

Petrochemicals are derived from fossil fuels and are used to produce synthetic fabrics like polyester, rayon, spandex, and nylon, the most used raw materials in fast fashion¹. Fossil fuel extraction and petrochemical production cause air, water & ...

Approx. 100 billion (bn) garments bought every year are thrown out, which is close to 92 million tonnes (Mt) of material thrown away annually¹. Of the 92Mt, only 12% is recycled². Approx. 85% of textiles are dumped into landfills each year³. The f...

Fast fashion is characterized by expedited production, delivery, and utilization of low-cost clothing items, whose quality often makes them easily disposable¹. This encourages overindulgence as it puts pressure on consumers to purchase new styles ...

Clothes allow people to express themselves, their identity, and emotional state and project themselves based on how they want to be perceived¹. Outfit choices have psychological effects, playing a role in boosting confidence², and influencing mood...