Home » Resource Database Case Study Aquafil’s Regenerated Nylon Fashions a Revenue Opportunity Authoring Organisation BloombergNEF Publish Date October 2024 Geography Global Italy Download Case Study (Aquafil’s Regenerated Nylon Fashions a Revenue Opportunity)(This link will take you to an external website) About this Case StudyThis case study elaborates on a recycled and recyclable nylon developed by the Italian company Aquafil. The product’s name is Econyl and it is made of pre and post-industrial plastic waste. The case study also looks at the financial contribution of this material to the company. Key outcomesEconyl reduces carbon emissions by up to 90%, positioning it as a key material for brands pursuing low-carbon alternatives. As nature and climate regulations tighten, regenerated nylon offers a solution to meet sustainability targets and mandates for a number of sectors, such as fashion and automotive. In 2023, Econyl contributed to EUR 263 million of Aquafil's revenue. The company's revenue share is targeted to reach 60% by 2025, driven by demand in the sustainable fashion sector. Download Case Study (Aquafil’s Regenerated Nylon Fashions a Revenue Opportunity)(This link will take you to an external website) Related resources Embracing Nature: How Businesses Can Engage with New Environmental Imperatives Marsh McLennan (September 2022) “Embracing Nature provides an overview of nature-related risks and opportunities, highlights how these are already material to businesses, discusses recent market and regulatory developments, and describes key concepts, tools, and frameworks... Experience and reflections from piloting the TNFD’s LEAP approach on an infrastructure development and finance organisation’s portfolio The Biodiversity Consultancy, PIDG and Global Canopy | 2023Location: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal +3 moreLEAP Use Case PIDG piloted the LEAP approach to assess nature-related risks, dependencies, and impacts across its infrastructure finance portfolio. The pilot focused on challenges and opportunities associated with data availability, sectoral dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies. WBCSD TNFD pilot use case: Swire Properties WBCSD | 2023Location: China (Hong Kong SAR)LEAP Use Case The use case illustrates Swire Properties’ approach to identifying and managing opportunities to increase positive urban nature impacts through green building practices. It demonstrates how Swire Properties nature efforts align with parts of the LEAP approach. ECOncrete Harbors Sealife on Critical Marine Structures BloombergNEF | October 2024Location: Global, IsraelCase Study This case study examines the financial opportunity of ECOncrete. The company develops marine construction products designed to encourage biodiversity and carbon sequestration. Related publications Draft sector guidance – Apparel, accessories and footwear Related webinars Changes in the state of nature: the next generation of metrics & targets? August 24, 2022 (Updated: December 17, 2024) This webinar provides a deep dive into using metrics and setting targets, with a specific focus on changes in the state of nature, measuring opportunities and risk for biodiversity, potential metrics and targets that could be in use in...