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A indústria têxtil tem um elevado impacto na vida de cada um, emprega milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo e é a razão de grandes transações económicas de todo o planeta. Porém, é uma das indústrias mais poluente e, ao longo dos anos, o impacto negativo tem sido cada vez mais visível devido a fenómenos como a moda rápida. Tendo em consideração estes fatores e, uma vez que, a área da sustentabilidade tem vindo a ser palco de muitas discussões e preocupações justifica-se a reflexão e desenvolvimento do tema em referência. O objetivo desta dissertação é estudar o impacto da produção têxtil no meio ambiente, bem como, perceber que estratégias podem ser usadas para diminuir o impacto negativo deste setor. Começando por dar a conhecer o conceito de sustentabilidade, passando pela cadeia do setor têxtil e, posteriormente, abordar a forma como estão interligadas, bem como as implicações a nível social e financeiro. Posteriormente, foi estudado o caso de uma empresa têxtil portuguesa, através da realização de uma entrevista e um questionário, que permitiu a análise de indicadores de desempenho relacionados com a sustentabilidade ambiental, social e governança. Em tom de conclusão, as empresas têxteis reconhecem que vivem uma nova perspetiva de negócio, ainda que haja alguns entraves na aplicação de novas estratégias. Ainda assim, as empresas portuguesas estão em contínua aprendizagem, para diminuir o impacto negativo do setor.
The textile industry has a huge impact on everyone's life, employs millions of people around the world and is the reason for major economic transactions across the planet. However, it is one of the most polluting industries and, over the years, its negative impact has become increasingly visible due to phenomena such as fast fashion. Taking these factors into account and given that the area of sustainability has been the scene of many discussions and concerns, it is justified to reflect on and develop the topic in question. The aim of this dissertation is to study the impact of textile production on the environment, as well as to understand what strategies can be used to reduce the negative impact of this sector. Starting by introducing the concept of sustainability, going through the textile sector chain, and then looking at how they are interconnected, as well as the social and financial implications. Subsequently, the case of a Portuguese textile company was studied through an interview and a questionnaire, which allowed the analysis of performance indicators related to environmental, social and governance sustainability. In conclusion, textile companies recognize that they are experiencing a new business perspective, even if there are some obstacles in applying new strategies. Even so, Portuguese companies are continuously learning in order to reduce the negative impact of the sector.
The textile industry has a huge impact on everyone's life, employs millions of people around the world and is the reason for major economic transactions across the planet. However, it is one of the most polluting industries and, over the years, its negative impact has become increasingly visible due to phenomena such as fast fashion. Taking these factors into account and given that the area of sustainability has been the scene of many discussions and concerns, it is justified to reflect on and develop the topic in question. The aim of this dissertation is to study the impact of textile production on the environment, as well as to understand what strategies can be used to reduce the negative impact of this sector. Starting by introducing the concept of sustainability, going through the textile sector chain, and then looking at how they are interconnected, as well as the social and financial implications. Subsequently, the case of a Portuguese textile company was studied through an interview and a questionnaire, which allowed the analysis of performance indicators related to environmental, social and governance sustainability. In conclusion, textile companies recognize that they are experiencing a new business perspective, even if there are some obstacles in applying new strategies. Even so, Portuguese companies are continuously learning in order to reduce the negative impact of the sector.
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Responsabilidade Economia circular Sustentabilidade Responsability Circular economy Sustainability