1. Emissions avoided
We measured all the CO2 emissions generated along our value chain – from procurement and packaging through to logistics and transport. We then compared these emissions with those generated when a new garment, book or media item is produced. This allowed us to calculate the CO2 saved per item. In 2023, together with our customers, we saved over 52.000 tonnes of CO2. The slight decrease compared to the previous year is partly due to the fact that at the beginning of the year, we rejected more fashion items. Since then, we only purchase items in good or very good condition because we have found that our customers at momox fashion prefer higher-quality second-hand items. The higher rejection rate resulted in additional emissions from returns or recycling. Due to these factors, the amount of CO2 saved per item is reduced.
| Item type | CO2 saved per unit | Reduction in CO2 emissions2 | CO2 saved per year | Everyday equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 1,37 kg CO2 | 70 % | 40.078.295 kg |
3.206.264 beech trees would need to grow for 80 years to absorb the generated CO2 |
| Media | 0,54 kg CO2 | 63 % | 4.974.011 kg |
Flying the distance from Cape Town to Vancouver by plane 571 times. |
| Fashion3, example: Jacket | 3,77 kg CO2 | 57 % | 1.148.786 kg |
Traveling the distance from Lisbon to Warsaw by coach 3375 times |
| Accessory, example: Bag | 4,65 kg CO2 | 59 % | 301.372 kg | Using 4521 laptops for 15 years (8 hours of daily operation) |