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bluesign's impact numbers: Setting the standard for sustainability in the textile industry

bluesign®, a global leader in sustainable textile production, proudly unveils its numbers for 2023, highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship and supply chain transparency. This recent comprehensive report underscores why bluesign® SYSTEM stands as the premier sustainability framework, holding the best environmental impact metrics in the industry, including the reduction of 3 billion kilotons of carbon emissions in 2023.
The bluesign® SYSTEM is the solution for sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the start of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for environmentally friendly and safe production. This ensures that the final textile product meets stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide, giving consumers confidence in purchasing sustainable products. Founded in 2000, bluesign technologies ag has over 850 system partners, including leading textile and accessory manufacturers, chemical suppliers, and renowned brands in the outdoor, sportswear, and fashion industries. These partners trust bluesign’s extensive knowledge and services to collectively reduce the textile industry’s impact on people and the planet © 2024 bluesign technologies
The bluesign® SYSTEM is the solution for sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the start of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for environmentally friendly and safe production. This ensures that the final textile product meets stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide, giving consumers confidence in purchasing sustainable products. Founded in 2000, bluesign technologies ag has over 850 system partners, including leading textile and accessory manufacturers, chemical suppliers, and renowned brands in the outdoor, sportswear, and fashion industries. These partners trust bluesign’s extensive knowledge and services to collectively reduce the textile industry’s impact on people and the planet © 2024 bluesign technologies


bluesign's vision has always been ambitious: to create a textile industry that balances efficiency with environmental responsibility. In a time when legislative bodies demand transparency and traceability, bluesign's cutting-edge data tracking systems have become indispensable. These systems don't just meet regulatory requirements; they set new industry benchmarks for sustainability and transparency.

bluesign's impact is amplified by its global network of 864 System Partners, spanning more than 50 countries. These partners, including 296 Tier 2 Textile Manufacturers, are integral to the mission. With 226 partners providing plausible primary data for the 2023 Impact Numbers the collective effort showcases the power of collaboration in driving meaningful environmental progress. bluesign offers brands and retailers a secure platform to access validated environmental Key Performance Indicators (e-KPIs) of their supply chain.By focusing on water usage, energy consumption, and carbon emissions, bluesign has achieved substantial reductions across the board. 

Significant Environmental Achievements, cumulative 2019-2023 across 226 partners: 

  • Total Water Savings: 6,293,287,000 liters of water through efficient practices and innovative recycling processes
  • Total Energy Savings: 773,567,120 kWh
  • Total Carbon Emissions Reduced: 3,268,276,695 kg in carbon emissions, highlighting the effectiveness of bluesign’s holistic approach

bluesign's mission is closely aligned with six key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 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. 

As bluesign continues to set the gold standard for sustainability in the textile industry, the 2023 Numbersunderscores the collective achievements made possible by the bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER network and reaffirms the commitment to a greener, more responsible future.

For more information on bluesign® and their commitment to sustainable practices, please visit www.bluesign.com.



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