Schnitzer Steel

Portland-based sustainabilityaward-winning Schnitzer Steel is heading to a low-carbon future – in 2022 , it recycled more than 5mn metric tonnes of metals , which avoided approximately 5.5mn metric tonnes of CO2e emissions , and maintained 100 % net carbon-free electricity use across operations .

Schnitzer Steel has recently launched GRN Steel , a line of net-zero carbon emissions steel products and sold 465,000 short tonnes of finished steel products made from recycled ferrous metals in 2022 , as reported in the company ’ s 2022 Sustainability Report .

Stella McCartney

International fashion brand Stella McCartney has been known for its vegetarian choices since it was founded in 2001 . It famously boycotts materials including leather , feathers , and fur , in favour of alternatives it created from sustainable alternatives including grape waste and recycled industrial materials .

In 2021 , it was the only brand from the fashion industry to attend COP26 ; more recently , in 2023 , the brand released its first garment designed to be returned and regenerated into new yarn at its end of life .