Modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas companies driving greenhouse gas emissions. Today, in fact, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. 48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.

To ensure all activities at Inditex incorporate environmental sustainability and efficient use of natural resources, each activity is accompanied by specific training projects for each division of the company. For example, Inditex partners with the sales and design teams to train them on eco-efficient raw materials and technologies so that their most sustainable products continue to grow. 

In Spain, Inditex reinforced the engagement of logistics centre personnel by giving training workshops on the Zero Waste to Landfill objective. The group has also trained the teams at the Zara stores in Spain, Portugal and China on Closing the Loop so they can learn first hand, from the outset, the benefits associated with the project and how they can contribute to its success.