Circular Economy

H&M, Primark among 7 brands in new circular fashion initiative

Fashion giants are attempting to decouple revenue from production.

Melodie Michel

21 May 2024

Climate Targets

Levi Strauss strengthens Scope 3 target, hopes to drive apparel supply chain cooperation

The new 42% reduction target should lower the brand’s Scope 3 footprint by nearly 1 million tonnes.

Melodie Michel

20 May 2024

Climate Targets

Gap Inc. still seeking SBTi approval of net zero target after having ‘commitment removed’

The group has reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods by 16% from a 2017 base year.

Melodie Michel

03 May 2024

Supply chains

Investigation links H&M, Zara's 'Better Cotton' to Brazilian deforestation

The damning report urges brands to "go beyond using certification schemes to ensure their goods are ethically sourced".

Melodie Michel

12 April 2024

Operations & Finance

H&M improves data accuracy – and adds nearly 2 million tonnes of emissions to estimates

H&M has applied these calculation changes to historical results, including its 2019 baseline.

Melodie Michel

28 March 2024

Operations & Finance

Report reveals slow progress in sustainable textile materials

Just 13% of all materials used in the sector come from recycled sources.

Melodie Michel

14 December 2023

Operations & Finance

Zara owner Inditex to buy €70mn worth of recycled polyester in bid to improve circularity and cut emissions

Textile-to-textile recycled materials are a key part of the strategy employed by Inditex to minimise its supply chain impact.

Melodie Michel

25 October 2023