- High cost of implementing sustainable practices.
- Uncertainty about consumer willingness to pay more for sustainable products.
- Lack of access to high-quality and comparable data on sustainability performance.
- Lack of standardized data collection techniques.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Difficulty in recycling and reusing blended and dyed fabrics.
- Coronavirus pandemic and ensuing recession impacting brands' capacity and willingness to implement sustainability agendas.
The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU)
Carbon Emissions & Sustainability Report
CO₂ Emissions
Not available
2020
📈 Historical Emissions
2020
Not available
2016
85.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2014
737.3K tCO2e/year
2013
715.7K tCO2e/year
2011
846.3K tCO2e/year (gross)
✅ Key Environmental Achievements
- Many brands developed sustainability strategies with measurable targets; collected data from across the supply chain to track sustainability performance; established dedicated sustainability teams; and invested in new technology to reduce environmental impact.
- Companies like H&M and Adidas have invested heavily in sustainability practices across their supply chains, driving up standards in the entire industry.
- Some brands, like Reformation, have placed sustainability at the core of their business models.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance