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By 2050, Panera Bread Plans To Become Climate Positive

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3 years ago

November 15, 2021

Panera Bread, the American fast-casual restaurant chain has unveiled the brand’s plan to become climate positive by 2050. They will be able to reach their goal if they remove around 2.4 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents annually compared to its 2019 greenhouse gas baseline.

For the brand to become climate positive they will have to move beyond their net-zero emission targets so that they could remove more carbon from the atmosphere than generated by them. To include the climate goals Panera has also updated their food beliefs.

CEO Niren Chaudhary of Panera Bread agreed that the greatest humanitarian crisis of the times is climate change. The brand believes they need to act now for the planet and have embraced the responsibility to take immediate and relentless action to make sure positive changes are witnessed by all. They hope the industry and other brands will follow suit.

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Chaudhary said, “We are sharing our vision for a climate positive future to inspire both our industry and our supply chain partners to take urgent, decisive and clear action.” This is the first time a national fast-casual restaurant company in the US has set a climate positive target.

Panera bread is now relentlessly pursuing 2025 short term targets to reduce its carbon footprint including the percentage increase of cool food meals to 60% of bakery-cafe entrees and switching to 100% circular reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging. They will also be using green electricity to power at least 50% of its operations.

The brand has already reduced its emissions operations by 15% per square foot since 2017. Panera bread is committed to its ambitious goal and wants to work with other brands in the industry to make their vision for a climate positive future a reality.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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4 weeks ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.