An initiative aiming to accelerate the adoption of science-based climate targets across the fashion industry, originally set up by About You, Yoox Net-a-Porter and Zalando, has added three more fashion retailers to its education programme.
Asos, Boozt and Selfridges Group have joined Fashion Leap for Climate as new members, extending the climate education programme’s invitation to hundreds of fashion brands within its combined portfolio. Cascale, a non-profit global alliance, also joins as a strategic partner, offering the programme to select members of its global apparel and consumer goods network.
“As a multi-brand retailer, industry collaboration has been central to our Fashion with Integrity strategy for many years, helping us learn from the best of the industry and support developing brands as they start their sustainability journey,” said Jodie Leek, head of ESG for partner brands – Asos
“We’re excited to join the Fashion Leap for Climate programme to strengthen our existing approach to engaging with partner brands and support them in accelerating decarbonisation of their products and supply chains.”
Launched in 2022, the initiative is designed to elevate the fashion industry’s response to the inherent climate challenges it faces. It supports fashion brands to learn how to measure their own carbon footprints and set targets in line with climate science. Scaling the initiative to additional members marks an important milestone in fostering a supportive environment to address the industry’s urgent need for climate action.
Christian Toennesen, group sustainability director, Selfridges Group, added: “We’re on a mission to reinvent retail and create a sustainable future for the planet and people. Joining Fashion Leap for Climate allows us to engage and support our valued brand partners in practical, meaningful ways to decarbonise fashion. There’s much to do; we can’t wait to get started.”
Learn more about how retailers are approaching sustainability programmes in the Global Sustainability 2024 report.
Data and analysis covers a number of key themes to highlight trends and opportunities, while company profiles showcase activities of individual brands and retailers of note.
Coachtopia and This is Unfolded are the fashion brands profiled in the report, with B&Q, Currys and Holland & Barrett also looked at in detail.
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