Roni GamZon

A scary truth... The IPPC states "The scientific consensus that in less than six years, without a massive reduction in carbon emissions, our world will begin to tip into a chain of ecosystem collapse?" 😖 It is widely known that the fashion industry is repsonsible for huge amounts of carbon emissions and damaging practices. This TIME magazine article reports that "The fashion industry is large, complex, and touches on so many global systems—from agriculture, animal husbandry, metals, and mining to global transportation, supply chains, pulp and paper, manufacturing, plastics and fossil fuels, retail and consumer goods—that it creates a microcosm of the entire global economy. Some of these industries are working in tandem with each other—and some are not aware that they must be." There is no simple fix but groups that must work in tandem. Most of the fashion industry’s emissions came from upstream activities—such as materials production, preparation, and processing. That's why at LOANHOOD we are prolonging the life of garments through renting and swapping to reduce the need for production of new. Have you adopted circular fashion principles as a business or a consumer? #circularfashion #community #climatechange #climatetech #circulareconomy #climateanxiety https://lnkd.in/egW8-iih

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I really love the "Ready Reckoner". If you are into the 'real deal' emission reductions for the production of textile/ apparel, this conversation with Pauline Op de Beeck and Phil Patterson is outstanding. The tool blows my mind. It analyzises all processes (from fiber through yarn preparation, knitting, weaving, wet processing and final stage assembly) into subprocesses, and taking the amount of material processed, the info on kilowatt hours used (based on factory data, software modeling, and supply chain expertise) we have translated into the amount of co2 estimations, with both thermal/ steam heat and electricity..... I mean, get ready to see some amazing details about HOW and WHERE we will reduce Co2 and reach Science Based Targets and other goals to reduce emissins by 55% by 2030 as a sector. Apparel Impact Institute

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Climate/Nature Tech deals for the month, In France, E.U. and rest of the world. FRANCE 🇫🇷 -  Carbonfact ($17.1M, Series A, $15M, Avril 2024) Fast, scalable life-cycle assessments to help fashion brands lower their carbon emissions. Congrats to the team, such a long run play, but that’s spot on. 💰Headline, Alven, Y Combinator. - Edonia (€2M, Seed, april 2024) plant-based protein food production with low processed & micro-algae based ingredients.💰Bpifrance, Asterion Ventures ♥️ - HyLight (YC S23) ($4.6M, Seed, €3.7M) another very serious Agoranov incubated project. solution to monitor infrastructure in a cost effective and sustainable way. Airship drones are back. 💰Kima Ventures, Y Combinator, Collaborative Fund, Ring Capital, Acquisition - Pyxo ($7.7M, Seed, Apr 2024) Very hot deal back in the days, Pixo is digital solution allowing restaurants to deploy reusable containers on a large scale. 💰Eurazeo, Five Seasons Ventures Acquired by UBI solutions.  E.U. 🇪🇺 - Volta Greentech ($9.3M, Seed, $2.9M, Sweden) another company who wants to reduce emissions from cows’ burps & farts  (burps emit more methane than farts in deed). - Dendra Systems ($35.6, Series B, $15.8M, UK) Love this company, describing it self as restorationOS, a solution for global ecosystem restoration. 💰Zouk Capital LLP, Airbus Ventures, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Helium-3 Ventures, Understorey . REST OF THE WORLD 🌎 - Pascal ($8M, Seed, USA) Developing a novel class of solid refrigerants to transform the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. 💰Khosla Ventures, Blindspot Ventures, Engine Ventures. - ArkeaBio™ ($38.5M, Series A, $26.5M, USA) Another methane fart & burp vaccine for cows. 💰Rabo Ventures, Breakthrough Energy , The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, AgriZeroNZ - Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc. ($42M, Series B, $30M, May 2024, USA) Geothermal is the most abundant, reliable & affordable renewable energy source on the planet ; but most geothermal energy is still undiscovered…Zanskar will fix this with big data. 💰Union Square Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Munich Re , First Star Ventures, Clearvision Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Safar Partners 🗞️News of the month : - Vinted (source sifted) the Lithuanian startup which has become one Europe’s best-known second-hand clothes marketplaces, has hit profitability for the first time. revenue reached €596.3m in 2023, up 61% year on year. The company could be considering an IPO. - I hope you invested in Copper. The price of copper, a key metal to the green transition, is 50% higher today than before the pandemic #ClimateTech #NatureTech #Sustainability #GreenTech #EnvironmentalTech #EcoInnovation #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #ClimateChange #ConservationTech #GreenBusiness #TechForGood #Biodiversity #EcoFriendly #FutureTech #InnovationForNature #CircularEconomy #proptech #agtech

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We have updated the Roadmap to Net Zero Report. Thank you Ecotextile News and Simon Glover for the coverage. "The data is clear," the report concludes. "While the apparel industry is making progress, the pace of change is far short of what is needed to meet our ambitious climate targets. We must set bold emissions reduction goals and we must act now." It notes that more than 500 apparel, footwear and textiles companies now have approved science-based climate targets, or commitments to set them, compared to "roughly a dozen" five years ago. Aii and its partners have set a goal of reducing apparel sector emissions by 100 million tonnes (Mt) by 2030. To achieve this they launched the $250 million Fashion Climate Fund in a bid to unlock a further $2 billion in capital for decarbonisation projects. "According to this report’s latest analysis, a reduction of 100 Mt constitutes approximately 11% of 2022 emissions. While significant, we urge all actors in the apparel value chain to unite with us, committing resources to usher in a net-zero future," said Perkins and Sadowski in their foreword.

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🚨 Breaking News: France Leads the Charge Against Fast Fashion! 🚨 The French parliament has made history by passing a groundbreaking bill to curb the excessive development of low-cost, fast fashion products, particularly from Chinese manufacturers. This makes France the first country in the world to legislate restrictions on fast fashion. 🔹 Key Points of the Bill: Advertising Ban: New regulations will limit textiles and fashion advertising. Environmental Taxes: A levy starting with a €5 surcharge on fast fashion products next year, increasing to €10 by 2030, with a cap of 50% of the product's price. Anne-Cecile Violland of the French Horizons Party cited Shein as a typical example when submitting the proposal. According to French media, platforms like Shein and Temu have disrupted traditional retailers such as Zara and H&M by leveraging their flexible supply chains to outpace competitors. 💼 Impact on the Industry This legislation will significantly affect Chinese outbound brands like Shein and Temu and the extensive clothing and textile industry chains behind them. Foreign brands with suppliers in China, including Primark and Zara, will also feel the impact. Analysts suggest this disruption to the local retail market is a significant reason behind France's legislative action. As the first country to take such a bold step, France sets a precedent that could influence global fashion industry practices. What are your thoughts on this move towards sustainability and the future of fast fashion? Share your insights below! 👇 #FashionIndustry #FastFashion #Sustainability #Legislation #RetailIndustry #Shein #Temu #Zara #H&M #FrenchParliament #EnvironmentalImpact

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🌱 Yesterday was World Environment Day. Today I would like to raise awareness about a growing crisis : burnout among Chief sustainability officers. It's really disturbing to see a worrying trend emerging among my peers, as emphasized by this recent study. I think it might be time to rethink how we support our sustainability leaders. Ok… But how? 🤝 Clearer goals, realistic expectations and, above all, proper tools are essential to sustain those who are driving sustainable change! We can't expect companies to make major changes if we don't allow CSOs to make important decisions. And in order to focus on decision-making, CSOs must be freed of repetitive and low value-added tasks as much as possible. 🙌 So let's ensure not only the sustainability of our businesses, but also the well-being of our sustainability leaders. #Sustainability #CSR #CSO #Traceability #TraceForGood

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Check out the latest in circularity from across the industry in our first news roundup with Recomme.co #circularity #circularbusiness #sustainablefashion

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🔦 This enlightening investigation into what remains for me a very exciting project, and one of the most ambitious I have seen in terms of circularity in a highly criticized and very complex sector: fashion and footwear. What we learn here is that creating a global circular loop, which remains 👟 environmentally friendly, 👟 socially just, 👟 logistically realistic, 👟 affordable in terms of price and value for the consumer, 😵 is extremely difficult to achieve ! And nobody cracked it yet except a couple of brands who were built circular by design like #Patagonia, but are they finally really fully circular without a proper take back scheme ? Beyond the criticism of this investigation into the #On brand, I prefer to highlight the 💪 courage it has to try and invent what may be the standard model of tomorrow: the consumption of use and not of the product. 🙏 So please, stop attacking and finger pointing the brands that are trying, inventing, Investing ... they are the ones who will create the virtuous models of tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/eqVA26Mb

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Reimagining Gucci: Crafting Tomorrow’s Elegance How Can Heritage Brands Adapt to New Consumer Demands? Drawing from my experience in retail and luxury, I was invited to share my insights in Consultor.fr’s recent article on Gucci's path to revitalized growth. Following an impressive rebound post-COVID, 2023 proved to be a challenging year for some major players in the luxury industry, including the Florentine luxury giant. Here are three key factors, in my view: - Changing Consumer Patterns: Consumer habits have globalized, transcending location and age groups. - Cautious Chinese Market: Today’s Chinese consumers are more discerning and demanding. As they are projected to constitute about 50% of the luxury market by 2025, their preferences must be a focal point for luxury brands' strategies. - Gucci's Trend-Driven Audience: Kering’s jewel appeals to a uniquely broad and youthful demographic, characterized by their quick shifts in taste and heightened sensitivity to price changes. Fashion powerhouses must continuously reinvent themselves while maintaining their unique identity. Kering’s CEO François-Henri Pinault, fully aware of this necessity, intends to revitalize Gucci by leveraging its unique blend of craftsmanship, Italian heritage, and modernity, as noted in the brand’s February 2024 press release. Recent changes will take a few years to fully manifest; the pace of luxury isn't dictated by seasonal collections, and today’s strategies will pay off in 2 to 3 years. I invite you to read the article for a deeper insight into the trends shaping luxury.

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To round out our June blog series celebrating the immense opportunity of ocean-based investing, we’re spotlighting Third Nature Investments portfolio company Keel Labs! Keel Labs is on a mission to tackle the issue of textile waste in the fashion industry, by creating a solution to the fundamental root of the issue: the materials. Kelsun™, the company’s flagship product, is a seaweed-based fiber with a significantly lower environmental footprint than legacy and synthetic fibers, making it a powerful alternative to conventional materials that deplete resources and are harmful to our planet. Earning attention from brands like Stella McCartney and founded by two Forbes 30 Under 30 members - Tessa Callaghan and Aleks Gosiewski - the kind of innovation that Keel Labs is driving represents a total game-changer for the future of the fashion industry! We’re proud to have them in our portfolio! Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gSrqrFjv #EarthSystemsInvesting #ClimateChange #fashion #seaweed #systemicinvesting #sustainability

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Just my pennies worth…… What is the future for Sustainable Fashion 🌿✨ The fashion industry is evolving, and sustainability is at the forefront of this transformation. As we look to the future, sustainable fashion promises to be innovative, inclusive, and impactful. Here’s what we can expect: 🌍 **Circular Economy** - **Design for Longevity**: Timeless, durable pieces. - **Recycling and Upcycling**: Efficient systems to turn old garments into new creations. - **Rental and Resale Models**: Extending the life of fashion items through rentals and second-hand marketplaces. 🌱 **Innovative Materials** - **Bio-Based Fabrics**: Made from renewable sources like algae and mushrooms. - **Recycled Fibers**: High-quality textiles from recycled materials. - **Eco-Friendly Dyes**: Reducing water usage and eliminating toxic chemicals. 💡 **Technological Integration** - **3D Printing**: Precision and waste reduction in garment production. - **Blockchain**: Ensuring transparency and ethical practices in the supply chain. - **Smart Textiles**: Multifunctional garments that adapt to your needs. 🤝 **Ethical and Inclusive Practices** - **Fair Labor**: Safe working conditions and fair wages. - **Diversity and Inclusion**: Reflecting diverse cultures and body types. - **Community Engagement**: Supporting traditional craftsmanship and sustainable practices. 📚 **Consumer Empowerment** - **Transparency and Education**: Brands sharing sourcing and production details. - **Sustainable Behaviors**: Buying less, choosing quality, and caring for garments. - **Customization**: Personalized clothing to reduce waste. 📜 **Policy and Regulation** - **Environmental Standards**: Regulations on emissions and water usage. - **Incentives for Sustainability**: Tax breaks for adopting green practices. - **Waste Management**: Mandating take-back programs to reduce landfill waste. 🤝 **Collaborative Efforts** - **Industry Partnerships**: Brands and suppliers working together for sustainable solutions. - **Cross-Sector Collaboration**: Engaging tech companies, research institutions, and non-profits. - **Consumer-Brand Collaboration**: Building loyalty and co-creating solutions with consumers. The future of sustainable fashion is bright, with endless possibilities for positive change. By embracing these trends, we can create a stylish, functional, and responsible fashion industry. Let’s make sustainability the norm and pave the way for a better, more ethical world. 🌎💚 #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendly #Innovation #EthicalFashion #FutureOfFashion #Sustainability #FashionRevolution #GreenFashion #EcoConscious #SustainableStyle

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Fascinating article from Maghan McDowell, Senior Innovation Editor of Vogue Business, about the future of fashion shopping with an emphasis on, of course, technology and Web3. As the article puts it, Web3 refers to mixed and blended realities, blockchain-based tech, and decentralization. Web3 is all in on immersion. With that in mind, let's look at three big topics for fashion’s shopping future. The merging of the real Phygital and mixed reality are the future shopping playgrounds of fashion brands. Plus, Gen-Z (among other Gens) still prefers to shop in stores. The winners will be brands that provide true value and can tap into Web3 tech and principles to create engagement, the digital experiences people want and brand loyalty. To this end, we’re seeing more and more brands take cues and collaborate with gaming properties and invest in physical retail experiences. The robot elephant in the room: AI and personalization Generative AI is taking everything by storm, even as the initial hype recedes. For retail and fashion retail, in particular, generative AI means a big step up in data science and personalization. As the article points out, AI is becoming the new UI, and the collaborations between tech companies and fashion brands are also on the rise. Tech for sustainability Beyond tech’s influence on growth, there are still high hopes that it can be a catalyst for sustainability. Regulations may play a big role. For example, European requirements for digital product passports will use tech to help bring transparency to sourcing. This points to an opportunity for brands to not only practice sustainability but also educate consumers on the brand value proposition, the product journey and how to care for products properly. The more people know about purchases, perhaps the more invested they’ll be and care about the piece. https://lnkd.in/gKjUQzeB 

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Good to see some Silicon Valley icons in Stockholm last week! It was my pleasure to interview one and only Adeo Ressi 🚀 Adeo is CEO of Decile Group / VC Lab and Chairman of the Founder Institute. Decile Group is modernizing the venture capital industry with a full-stack platform that empowers emerging managers to launch top-performing funds 3x faster. They provide an integrated suite of training, tools, and capital that has already helped launch 479 new firms and powered over $1 B in recent limited partner commitments to these firms. Adeo also created a very cool card game - Save the World. 🌎 Will be playing with my family offices friends to discuss how we can work better together. ______________________________________ Enjoy this? ♻️ Repost it to your network and follow Valerie Bertele 🚀 for more. #AI #Investing #SiliconValerie

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I just finished reading remake.world's Fashion Accountability Report 2024, and WOW - I have never came across such a comprehensive overview of the environmental and social implications that come with our world's fashion ecosystem. 🌎 🌍 🌏 I have attached my highlighted version as a TLDR. 👀 Shout out to the 15 subject-matter experts who contributed their knowledge towards developing Remake’s accountability assessment criteria. #fashionaccountability #circularity #sustainablefashion

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What Can Fashion Learn from AllBirds' Struggles? AllBirds, a trailblazer in sustainable direct-to-consumer footwear, is navigating challenging times. Last week, the Nasdaq Stock Market notified the brand of non-compliance with listing rules after its share price fell below $1 for 30 consecutive days. It's tough seeing a purpose-led brand struggle, but it offers key lessons for startups: 1. Product Innovation is Key: Product innovation and design are essential. Despite the push for circular fashion, a product that fails to attract will hinder a brand. AllBirds has struggled to refresh its offerings, making it challenging to compete in the sustainable footwear market. 2. IPO Timing Matters: An early IPO can bring scrutiny and pressure, leading to decisions that may not align with consumer expectations or brand ethos. This can distract from focusing on core brand and product development. 3. Agile Marketing is Essential: Adapting marketing strategies to match changing consumer behaviors is crucial. Failing to engage with the evolving digital marketing landscape can lead to declines in all consumer KPIs. Saying that; I'm still optimistic that AllBirds with new leadership in place, will rebound and emerge stronger. 🙏🏾

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I’ve really come to dislike the sustainable fashion community’s favorite saying, “Buy less, buy better,” 🙊 because it oversimplifies the complex relationship between consumer behavior and sustainability. Consumer behavior is multifaceted, influenced by internal factors like personal Identity and lifestyle and external factors such as marketing, social norms, and economic conditions. As a concept, ‘buy less, buy better’ makes perfect sense, but in its application, it fails to acknowledge the various psychological, social, and cultural dynamics that shape purchasing decisions. You may have every intention to buy less and better, but it’s not always that straightforward or that simple. I’m fascinated by the WHY behind what we buy and how we can leverage this understanding to create sustainably focused products, services, experiences, and systems consumers genuinely want to engage with and buy. Spoiler alert: that's exactly what we’re exploring on the Green Behavior podcast OUT NOW! Each episode features conversations with neuroscientists, researchers, industry experts, innovators, thought leaders, and more, exploring the intersection of fashion, sustainability, consumer behavior, and psychology. Whether you’re an industry professional, a sustainability advocate, or simply curious about how psychology influences your purchasing decisions in fashion, this podcast is for you. We’re officially LIVE with two episodes! 🥳 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ee2zMTkt Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ecug_UAK Tune in now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and lettme know what you think—if you agree or disagree! 🎧🧠

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Can #GenAI solve all fashion problems? 🤔 Judging by all the hype at Viva Technology which welcomed an impressive 160K visitors, so much optimism would convert any skeptics in the room. Once again, LVMH dazzled us with its "Dream Garden" pavilion immersing thirteen of its iconic Maisons as well as promising startups from the #LVMHInnovationAward, illustrating how innovation is set to reinvent every facet of the luxury sector. Among the stars at the event were several notable startups and innovations: 🔮 Raive: A multimedia GenAI company with built-in IP royalty attribution, revolutionizing how we manage and monetize creative content. 🔮 xydrobe: Delivering multisensory VR experiences, redefining customer engagement in retail and events. 🔮 FancyTech: Specializing in GenAI video production, seamlessly blending 3D models and creative briefs to craft captivating visual content. But the question remains, can #GenAI truly address all fashion problems? At LVMH, the application of AI is broad and multifaceted, aiming to: 1️⃣ Enhance Customer Experience: From AI-powered digital try-ons by Loro Piana to immersive retail innovations by SEPHORA, AI is transforming how customers interact with brands. 2️⃣ Boost Brand Desirability: With AI-driven personalized experiences by Louis Vuitton and augmented reality enhancements by TAG Heuer, brands are becoming more appealing and engaging than ever. 3️⃣ Promote Exemplary Leadership: Ensuring sustainable growth and ethical AI usage, as demonstrated by Christian Dior Couture and Tiffany & Co., AI is paving the way for a more responsible fashion industry. As these #innovation unfold, it's clear that #GenAI holds immense potential to revolutionize fashion, but it also raises questions about the future of creativity, sustainability, consumer trust, and further social disparity. ❓ What are your views on #GenAI impacting the #FutureOfFashion❓ #FashionTech #LuxuryInnovation #SustainableFashion 📸 Sarah Aubel

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Mycelium beyond food? Textiles? Coffins? Packaging? What not?! 🍄 Even with the increase in interest in the sector from founders and VCs alike, there’s still plenty of room for the space to grow: “We are at the beginning of valorising this technology.” Thanks, Sadia Nowshin and Sifted, for covering this topic and hearing me out! Article link in the comments :) Maurizio Bob Julia European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF)

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