Fashion Charter - Publications and References

Aggregate Report of the Transition Plans

This report provides an analysis of GHG emissions reduction transition plans, submitted to UN Climate Change by Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action signatories, as outlined in Commitment 3 of the Charter.

It synthesizes the elements, such as emission pathways, emission reduction actions and barriers referred to in their plans, considering the confidentiality of company-specific information included in some transition plans.

The Charter will take this work and the findings of this report beyond COP 28 to further amplify actions that will support the rapid and effective delivery of Charter Commitments, particularly as these are stretch targets that require collective action to enable individual companies to achieve them.

Guidance for Measuring GHG Emissions for Purchased Goods and Services for the Apparel and Footwear Industry

Building on existing guidances, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition has, in collaboration with members in the Decarbonisation working group of the Fashion Charter, developed a guidance specific to measuring category 1 of Scope 3: Purchased Goods and Services.

For further question on the guidance please contact higgindex@apparelcoalition.org.

Identifying Low Carbon Sources of Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers

This report summarizes the meta-analysis of 14 existing LCA reports on MMCF and research including modeling parameters used to develop the LCA data, analysis of the main contributors to climate impacts, results of the LCA, and highlighting of key findings, with a goal to identify those key processes which contribute to lower carbon intensive raw materials for the fashion industry.

 

Identifying Low Carbon Sources of Sheep Wool, Hair, Alpaca Fiber, and Silk Fiber

This report is developed by the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action (FICCA) Raw Material Working Group with the primary goal of identifying low carbon raw materials for wool, hair and silk. This work is carried out through engagement with industry experts, textile, and apparel organizations, and working group members .

The Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook

The Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook, co-published by UNEP and UN Climate Change, provides a shared vision, principles and guidance on how to align consumer-facing communication across the global fashion industry with sustainability targets.

Fashion Industry Charter For Climate Action Progress Report 2023

This report demonstrates that during the three years of reporting there has been some progress but continuing and extending the reporting coverage must remain a high priority for the Fashion Charter if it’s to ultimately achieve its goals and drive climate action.

Fashion Charter informational booklet 2023

Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action: Information Pack

This information pack is designed to inform any professional entity of the Fashion sector interested in joining the Fashion Industry Charter.  

 

Race to Zero Milestones Document

The document is a representation of known decarbonization targets, implementation initiatives and report analyses, compiled to support the fashion industry’s transition to net zero carbon emissions. The creation of this document has been driven by the Climate Champions Fashion Sector team in consultation with a wide set of industry stakeholders and is anchored in the Fashion Charter's Decarbonization Working Group. 

Identifying Low Carbon Sources of Cotton and Polyester Fibers

This report was developed by the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action (FICCA) Raw Material Working Group with the primary goal of identifying the key processes which contribute to lower carbon intensive raw materials for cotton and polyester. The work was carried out through engagement with industry experts, textile and apparel organizations, and working group members with SCS Global Services (SCS) as the neutral technical lead.

Climate Action Playbook 

The first Playbook for Climate Action, developed by the Fashion Industry Charter Signatories for the brands, suppliers, and retailers in the fashion industry. The Playbook is a living guide to enable all actors of the Fashion industry to identify what climate actions to take and which initiatives and programmes could support them in undertaking their decarbonization journey.

Communique: Fashion Industry Invites Governments to Collaborate on Climate Action

A call of the fashion industry to governments to collaborate on climate action

Fashion Industry Charter For Climate Action Commitments

The Charter’s primary mission is to drive the fashion industry to net-zero GHG emissions no later than 2050. In addition, signatories commit to key principles on climate action that go beyond industry-wide commitments.

This training was jointly developed by GIZ FABRIC, Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action and South Pole. It targets manufacturers in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Italy, Pakistan, Turkey and Vietnam. This compiled list of providers will help you select the best option for your organization. We wish you a great Climate Action learning journey!

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Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

Sneak Preview of the Climate Action Training Modules for the Fashion Industry

The development of the training modules for suppliers is a collaborative effort between the UN Climate Change secretariat and German Development Agency, with significant input from Charter signatories (members of the Manufacturing & Energy Working Group). This open-source training series is expected to be rolled out in the third quarter of 2021.

Financial Tools Working Group Case Studies 

The Financial Tools Working Group case studies aim to showcase how existing and emerging financial tools, such as sustainable supply chain finance and green bonds, can be deployed in the fashion industry. 

Financing Climate Action in the Fashion Industry

Financial Tools Working Group case study 1 featuring: 

  • Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu, Sectoral Engagement Team Lead, UN Climate Change; 
  • Susanna Wilson, Global Head of Sustainable Networks & Entrepreneurship, HSBC; 
  • Shari Friedman, Senior Climate Strategist, Acting Manager for Climate Business, International Finance Corporation.

PUMA’s ESG-linked Supply Chain Financing program: a Win-Win-Win deal

Financial Tools Working Group case study 2 featuring: 

  • Frank Waechter, Global Director Treasury & Insurance, PUMA SE

VF Corporation’s Inaugural Bond Supports Key Sustainability Initiatives

Financial Tools Working Group case study 3  featuring: 

  • Jeannie Renne-Malone, Vice President of Global Sustainability, VF Corporation.

Boosting Collective Action for Sustainable Fashion

Financial Tools Working Group case study 4 featuring:

  • Lewis Perkins, President, Apparel Impact Institute.

 

 

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