DESIGNING CLIMATE-COMPATIBLE INDUSTRIAL STRATEGIES FOR SOUTH AFRICA: THE TEXTILES VALUE CHAIN

Client: Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)
Funder: Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (the dtic)

Pinpoint was commissioned to lead research to investigate scalable and viable solutions, and a pathway to mitigate climate-related impacts associated with South Africa’s textiles sector. Key areas of intervention identified included: 1) Reduction of hazardous chemicals and improved water management, 2) Optimising manufacturing energy efficiency and consumption, 3) Fibre-to-fibre recycling, 4) Single-use sanitary wear reduction, 5) Adoption of leasing models, and 6) Increasing legal second-hand clothing markets.