Supporting the Transition to a Sustainable Textile Value Chain: The Role of Environmental Permitting Systems

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Authors: United nations Environment Programme, Queensland University of Technology
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Abstract

The objective of this report is to examine how, and the extent to which, environmental permitting systems regulate the environmental impacts of textile value chain activities. This report is designed to inform the UNEP Textile Initiative. This initiative provides strategic leadership and encourages sector-wide collaboration to accelerate a just transition towards a sustainable and circular textile value chain. It has outlined the imperative for the fashion sector to become radically and rapidly transformed to become circular.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Regulation and Compliance Studies Environmental Policies and Emissions Environmental Sustainability in Business

Publication details

Journal / source
United Nations Environment Programme eBooks
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book