Análise das práticas realizadas no setor têxtil para mitigação de emissões de gases de efeito estufa

Abstract

Companies in the textile sector are responsible for emitting significant amounts of greenhouse gases, highlighting the importance of implementing measures to reduce their impact on the climate. With this in mind, the general objective of this study was to analyze the practices adopted by Brazilian textile industries to mitigate climate change. Interviews were conducted with three companies in the Brazilian textile sector, with respondents in management positions and positions focused on sustainability issues. From the data obtained, it was possible to observe that the practices adopted in relation to the climate change thematic axis are: analysis of the life cycle of products; an organizational culture aimed at mitigating climate change; emissions reporting; an internal policy of actions to mitigate climate change; collaborative actions and partnerships; and consideration of climate change in investments. With regard to the data obtained on the zero carbon axis, the most adopted practices were waste management, emissions inventories and the adoption of energy-efficient production systems and equipment. The axis of decarbonization prospects for 2050 revealed that the most adopted practices were the use of renewable energy sources and the communication of sustainability results/mitigation of emissions. It is suggested that future studies address the need to raise awareness among consumers and stakeholders in the textile sector in order to increase demand for green/circular products, as well as the importance of linking remuneration to climate targets, specific training for mitigating emissions and creating teams dedicated exclusively to reducing emissions.