Ginci Insights

The global fashion system, built on creativity and speed, now stands at the intersection of climate exposure and financial scrutiny. Once an abstract ESG talking point, climate change has become a measurable risk on fashion’s balance sheets — one that no investor or insurer can ignore.

Despite the ubiquity of microplastics, our ability to detect, quantify, and compare microplastics remains limited. Data is fragmented, methods are inconsistent, nanoplastics remain largely unmeasured, and much of the Global South is underrepresented in studies. This leaves policymakers and businesses with an incomplete picture of the scale and risks of exposure. Can we mobilize the data, governance and innovation fast enough to turn emerging science into effective solutions?

Plastic pollution is set to triple by 2060, while IPCC-aligned pathways indicate the world must remove 5 – 10 gigatonnes of CO₂ annually by mid-century to keep 1.5 °C within reach. These innovations target both crises: managing waste and enabling carbon removal. The challenge is scaling up ensuring energy efficiency and avoiding new pollutants. The opportunity is clear: reframing waste as a resource. How should businesses and policymakers accelerate these waste-to-climate sol