Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

The 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5ºC highlights the urgency and scale of action required to keep the planet safe. On the brink of dangerous climate change, immediate action is required for the fashion sector too, to be aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement and move towards net-zero emissions by 2050.

UN Climate Change has initiated a broader climate action work program, convening fashion stakeholders to develop a coherent, unified position on climate. The work program aims to connect the diverse stakeholders in the fashion industry, including raw material producers, textile producers, apparel manufacturers and brands, to identify new areas for action and to scale up existing initiatives that connect the value chain.

Fashion Charter is an official partner of Race to Zero – a global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth.

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Fashion Industry Representatives at the 2023 meeting

Fashion Industry Representatives with UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell at the 2023 meeting

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Fashion Industry Representatives at the September 2018 meeting in Bonn

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Fashion Industry Representatives at the January 2018 meeting in Bonn

Fashion Charter Annual Meeting in September 2024

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Beginnings of the Charter

Under the auspices of UN Climate Change, fashion stakeholders came together during 2018 to identify ways in which the broader textile, clothing and fashion industry can move towards a holistic commitment to climate action. They created the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action which contains the vision to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees. The Fashion Industry Charter was thus launched at COP24 in Katowice, Poland, in December 2018 and renewed at COP26 in Glasgow, UK, in November 2021.

The Charter in action

With the renewed ambition for the Charter announced at COP26, the focus is now on collective action. To drive this forward, the Charter:

Pioneered Fashion Industry’s commitments
Incubated a safe platform
Improved industry disclosures
Publishes Reports, white papers, and guidance documents
Collaborates with industry associations and supporting organisations
Showcases industry action
Continues to strengthen signatories’ moves towards climate action
Connects with existing solutions, programs and initiatives

Fashion Charter 2023 Annual Meeting in Bonn, Germany

Signatories

List of signatories

Charter Target Choice:

1a: Set Science-Based Targets
1b: 50% absolute reduction by 2030

Company Name	GCAP Profile	Charter Target Choice	Status	Targets
4A Yarn Dyeing Ltd	GCAP32969	1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
Adidas AG	GCAP3126	1a	Near term: 1.5°C by 2025, 2030 Long term: 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Net-Zero Target: adidas AG commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050. Near-Term Targets: adidas AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. adidas AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, business travel, end-of-life treatment of sold products and downstream leased assets 42% within the same timeframe. The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-Term Targets: adidas AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from 2022 base year. adidas AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe. *The target boundary includes land-related emisisons and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
ALDO Group	GCAP17000	1a	Near term: Set to well-below 2°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Canadian shoe and accessories chain retailer The ALDO Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 40% by 2030 from a 2016 base year. The ALDO Group also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from footwear manufacturing and materials 30% per pair of shoes by 2030 from a 2016 base year.
American Eagle Outfitters	GCAP17316	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed by 2050	American Eagle Outfitters commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. American Eagle Outfitters also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods 40% by 2030 and 60% by 2040, from a 2018 base year.
Aquitex	GCAP17974	1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
Arc’teryx	GCAP17753	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: Arc'teryx Equipment commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Arc'teryx Equipment also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 42% within the same timeframe. Long-Term Targets: Arc'teryx Equipment commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year, within this target Arc’teryx Equipment commits to maintain at least 90% absolute reduction of scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2030 through 2050 relative to a 2022 base year. Net-Zero Target: Arc'teryx Equipment, a division of Amer Sports Canada Inc. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Artistic Fabric & Garment Industries (AGI Denim)	GCAP25044	1a	Committed	Setting SBTI approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTI. Net Zero by 2050.
Artistic Milliners		1a	Committed	Setting SBTI approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTI. Net Zero by 2040.
Asia Pacific Rayon	GCAP18814	1a	Committed	Setting SBTI approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTI. Net Zero by 2050.
Bari Textile Mills		1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
Burberry	GCAP39711	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2023, FY2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2040 Net zero: Committed by FY2040	Near-Term Targets: Burberry Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 95% by FY2027 from a FY2017 base year. Burberry also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 46% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Long-Term Targets: Burberry commits to maintain at least 95% absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG reductions from FY2023 through FY2040 against a FY2017 base year. Burberry also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2019 base year. Net-Zero Target: Burberry commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2040 from a FY2017 and FY2019 base year respectively.
CCC Capital Group	GCAP39726	1a	Committed	Setting SBTI approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTI. Net Zero by 2050.
CHANEL	GCAP17053	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030, 2025 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2040 Net zero: Committed by 2040	Near-Term Targets Energy & Industry: Chanel commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.* Chanel also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 42% within the same timeframe. The target boundary includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. FLAG: Chanel commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 30.3% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Chanel commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities with a target date of 2025. The target includes FLAG emissions and removals. Long-term targets Energy & Industry: Chanel commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year. Chanel also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe. The target boundary includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. FLAG: Chanel commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 72% by 2040 from a 2021 base year. *The target includes FLAG emissions and removals. Net-Zero Target Chanel commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040.
Crystal International Group	GCAP19903	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2031 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: Crystal International Group Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2031 from 2022 base year.* Crystal International Group Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 27.5% by 2031 from 2022 base year. The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-Term Targets: Crystal International Group Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products 90.0% by 2050 from 2022 base year.* *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Net-Zero Target: Crystal International Group Limited commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
DBL Group	GCAP17703	1a	Committed	Setting SBTI approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTI. Net Zero by 2050.
Decathlon	GCAP762	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: Decathlon commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Decathlon also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 42% within the same timeframe. Long-Term Targets: Decathlon commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year. Decathlon also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe. Net-Zero Target: Decathlon commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
El Corte Inglés, S.A.	GCAP17998	1a	Committed	Setting SBTI approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTI. Net Zero by 2050.
Elevate Textiles	GCAP17324	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	Elevate Textiles commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Elevate Textiles also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy related activities, purchased goods and services, and processing of sold products 46.2% within the same timeframe. *The target boundary includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Epic Designers Limited	GCAP32970	1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
Erateks	GCAP32971	1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
Fakir Fashion Ltd		1a	Committed
Fast Retailing		1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed (Fashion Charter commitment)	Fast Retailing commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Fast Retailing commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 20% over the same time frame. Fast Retailing also commits to achieve 100% sourcing of renewable electricity by FY2030.
Fenix Outdoor International AG	GCAP18027	1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
GANT AB	GCAP18016	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed by 2050	GANT commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. GANT also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 55% per unit produced within the same timeframe.
Gap Inc.	GCAP1048	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer. Gap, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% and scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 30% by 2030 from a 2017 base year. Gap Inc. also commits to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2017 to 100% by 2030 for its owned and operated facilities globally.
G-Star RAW	GCAP17947	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	G-Star RAW C.V. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. G-Star RAW C.V. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution 42% within the same timeframe.
Grupo SOMA	GCAP21259	1a	Committed	Setting SBTI approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTI. Net Zero by 2050.
Guess? Inc.	GCAP1123	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	GUESS?, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. GUESS?, Inc. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 30% over the same time frame.
H&M Group	GCAP1125	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2040 Net zero: Committed by FY2040	Near-Term Targets H&M Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 56% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* H&M Group also commits to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 90.6% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030. H&M Group finally commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 56% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year The target boundary includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-Term Targets H&M Group commits to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2019 base year. H&M Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe. *The target boundary includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Net-Zero Target: H&M Group commits to reach net-zero greenhouse emissions across the value chain by FY2040 from a FY2019 base year.
Hansoll Textile Ltd.	GCAP1181	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2033 Net zero: Committed	Hansoll Textile Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year.* Hansoll Textile Ltd. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution and waste generated in operations 32.5% within the same timeframe.* *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Hermes International	GCAP26948	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	Hermès commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.* Hermès commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 58.1% per million euros of value added by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Hermès also commits to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 69% in 2018 to 100% by 2025 and commits to continue sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030.*The target boundary includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Hop Lun Ltd	GCAP17894	1a	Near term: 1.5°C by 2033 Long term: 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: Hop Lun commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2033 from a 2021 base year.* Hop Lun also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations 55% by 2033 from a 2021 base year. The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-Term Targets: Hop Lun commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year. Hop Lun commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, downstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products 90% within the same timeframe. *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Net-Zero Target: Hop Lun (Hong Kong) Limited commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Hugo Boss AG	GCAP1159	1a	Near term: Set Net zero: Committed	Near-Term Targets: Hugo Boss AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year. Hugo Boss AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution 50.0% within the same timeframe.
HWASEUNG Enterprise	GCAP29956	1b	Targets set	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
Inditex	GCAP1317	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	Near-Term Targets: Inditex commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 53% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. Within this target, Inditex commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 95% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. Inditex also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy- related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, end-of-life treatment of sold products, downstream leased assets and franchises 51% within the same timeframe. Long-Term Targets: Inditex commits to maintain at least 95% absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reductions from FY2030 through FY2040 from a FY2018 base year. Inditex also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy- related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, end-of-life treatment of sold products, downstream leased assets and franchises 90% by FY2040 from a FY2018 base year. Net-Zero Target: Inditex commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2040.
Interloop Limited	GCAP19809	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2032 Net zero: Committed	Interloop Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 51% by FY2032 from a FY2022 base year.* Interloop Limited also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 30% within the same timeframe. *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Kering Group	GCAP1491	1a	Near term: 1.5°C by 2033 Long term: 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-term targets: Energy & Industry: Kering commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year.* Kering also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 54.6% within the same timeframe.* The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. FLAG: Kering commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 39.4% by 2033 from a 2022 base year. Kering also commits to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities. Long-term targets: Energy & Industry: Kering commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. FLAG: Kering commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 72% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. Net-zero target: Kering commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Lenzing AG	GCAP16978	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: Lenzing AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Lenzing AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuels and energy related activities, and upstream transport and distribution 25% within the same timeframe. The target boundaries includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-Term Targets: Lenzing AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year. Lenzing AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe. The target boundaries includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Net-Zero Target: Lenzing AG commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Levi Strauss & Co	GCAP1624	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2025, 2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: Levi Strauss & Co. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2025 from a 2016 base year. Levi Strauss & Co. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Long-Term Targets: Levi Strauss & Co. commits to maintain at least 90% absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reductions from 2025 through 2050 from a 2016 base year. Levi Strauss & Co. commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. Net-Zero Target: Levi Strauss & Co commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Lojas Renner	GCAP1644	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: Brazilian Retailer, Lojas Renner S.A. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* Lojas Renner S.A. also commits to continue active annual sourcing of 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Brazilian retailer Lojas Renner S.A. further commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 55% per product purchased by 2030 from a 2019 base year. The target boundary includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-Term Targets: Brazilian Retailer, Lojas Renner S.A. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year. Lojas Renner S.A. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and employee commuting 90% within the same timeframe.* * The target boundary includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Net-Zero Target: Lojas Renner S.A. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
lululemon athletica	GCAP17001	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: lululemon commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 60% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. lululemon also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution 60% per USD of value added within the same timeframe.* Long-Term Targets: lululemon commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2018 base year.* *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Net-Zero Target: lululemon commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
LVMH	GCAP1595	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2026 Net zero: Committed	LVMH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2026 from a 2019 base year.* LVMH also commits to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 36% in 2019 to 100% by 2026. LVMH further commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 55% per million € value added by 2030 from a 2019 base year. *The target boundary includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks
Mammut Sports Group AG	GCAP18030	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	Mammut Sports Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Mammut Sports Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 55% within the same timeframe.
Mango	GCAP19797	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	Mango commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Mango also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities, and upstream transport and distribution 35% within the same timeframe
MG Apparel		1a	Near term: 1.5°C by FY2032 Net zero: Commitment	Energy & Industry: Mahmood Textile Mills Ltd. (MG Apparel) commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 51% by FY2032 from a FY2021 base year. Mahmood Textile Mills Ltd. (MG Apparel) also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 30% within the same timeframe. FLAG: Mahmood Textile Mills Ltd. (MG Apparel) commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 37% by 2032 from a 2021 base year.* Mahmood Textile Mills Ltd. (MG Apparel) commits to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities. *The target includes FLAG emissions and removals.
Nike, Inc.	GCAP1857	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	American multinational corporation NIKE, Inc. sets a target to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 65% by 2030 from a 2015 base year. NIKE, Inc. also sets a target to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 30% within the same timeframe.
P448		1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
Peak Performance Production AB	GCAP18020	1a	Committed	Setting SBTI approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTI. Net Zero by 2050.
Primark	GCAP19845	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	Primark commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Primark also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 50% within the same timeframe.
PUMA S.E.	GCAP2076	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	PUMA commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2017 base year. PUMA SE also commits to continue active annual sourcing of 100% renewable electricity through 2030. PUMA further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution 33% by 2030 from a 2017 base year.* *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Ralph Lauren	GCAP17302	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	Ralph Lauren commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 30% by FY 2030 from a FY 2020 base year. Ralph Lauren commits to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 2% in FY 2020 to 100% by FY 2025.
RT Knits Ltd	GCAP17927	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2040 Net zero: Committed	Near-Term Targets: RT Knits commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50%, equivalent to a 77.4% reduction per USD value added, by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. RT Knits also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and fuel and energy-related activities 52% per kg of garment and fabric sold by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Long-Term Targets: RT Knits commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2019 base year. RT Knits also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year. Net-Zero Target: RT Knits commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2040.
Sae-A Trading Co., LTD		1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: Sae-A Trading Co., Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.* Sae-A Trading Co., Ltd also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services 25% within the same timeframe.* The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-Term Targets: Sae-A Trading Co., Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. Sae-A Trading Co., Ltd also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.* *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Salomon	GCAP17870	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Net zero: Committed	Salomon commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* Salomon also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 30% within the same timeframe. *The target boundary includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Sateri	GCAP2435	1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
SLN Tekstil ve Moda San. Tic. A.S	GCAP18047	1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
Stella McCartney	GCAP18090	Targets Set	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2040 Net zero: Committed by 2040	Near-Term Targets: Stella McCartney commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 75% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Stella McCartney also commits to increase active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 57% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Stella McCartney further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Long-Term Targets Stella McCartney commits to reduce absolute scopes 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year. Net-Zero Target: Stella McCartney Ltd commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040 from a 2019 base year.
Sympatex Technologies GmbH	GCAP17886	1b	Targets set	This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://sciencebasedtargets.org/faqs-for-smes/ Sympatex Technologies GmbH commits to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions. Sympatex Technologies GmbH commitsAs part of this, Sympatex Technologies GmbH commits to reduce scope 1+2+3 emissions 90% by 2035 from a 2019 base year. to reach net-zero by 2035.
TAL Apparel Ltd.	GCAP17896	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: TAL Apparel Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. TAL Apparel Ltd also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 30% within the same timeframe. Long-Term Targets: TAL Apparel Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2018 base year. TAL Apparel Ltd also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and downstream transportation and distribution 90% within the same timeframe. Net-Zero Target: TAL Apparel Limited commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Target Corporation	GCAP2709	1a	Near term: Set to 2°C by 2030, 2023 Net zero: Committed	US retailer Target commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions and scope 3 GHG emissions from retail purchased goods and services 30% by 2030 from a 2017 base-year. Target also commits that 80% of its suppliers by spend covering all purchased goods and services will set science-based scope 1 and scope 2 targets by 2023.
Tchibo Gmbh	GCAP18816	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2045 Net zero: Committed by 2045	Near-term targets: Energy & Industry: Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from 2022 base year. Tchibo GmbH also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products 25.0% within the same timeframe. FLAG: Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 30.3% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Tchibo GmbH commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of no later than December 31, 2025. Long-term targets: Energy & Industry: Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2045 from 2022 base year. Tchibo GmbH also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90.0% within the same timeframe. FLAG: Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 72.0% by 2045 from a 2022 base year. Net-zero target: Tchibo GmbH commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2045.
Tendam Global Fashion Retail	GCAP26677	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2031, 2030 Net zero: Committed	Tendam commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030/31 from a FY2019/20 base year. Tendam commits to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 12% in FY2019/20 to 100% by FY2029/30. Tendam commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 62% per M€ turnover by FY2030/31 from a FY2019/20 base year.
Tentree	GCAP18782	1a	Near term: 1.5°C by 2030 Long term: 1.5°C by 2033 Net zero: Committed by 2033	Ten Tree International Inc commits to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions. Ten Tree International Inc commits to reach net-zero by 2033. As part of this, Ten Tree International Inc commits to reduce scope 1+2+3 emissions 90% by 2033 from a 2022 base year.
Textil Santanderina, S.A.	GCAP18013	1b	Committed	Setting at least 50 per cent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019. Net Zero by 2050.
Tropic Knits Ltd	GCAP17928	1a	Committed	Setting SBTI approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTI. Net Zero by 2050.
VF Corporation	GCAP2910	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2050 Net zero: Committed by FY2050	Near-Term Targets: VF Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by FY2030 from a FY2017 base year. VF Corporation also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution 33% within the same timeframe.* The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-Term Targets: VF Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2017 base year. VF Corporation also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Net-Zero Target: VF Corporation commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
YKK Corporation	GCAP17128	1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2030 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by FY2050 Net zero: Committed by FY2050	Near-Term Targets: YKK Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year.* YKK Corporation also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 30% within the same timeframe.* The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-Term Targets: YKK Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2018 base year. YKK Corporation also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.* *The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Net-Zero Target: YKK Corporation commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
Yunus Textile Mills		1a	Near term: Set to 1.5°C by 2033 Long term: Set to 1.5°C by 2050 Net zero: Committed by 2050	Near-Term Targets: Yunus Textile Mills Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 54.6% by 2033 from a 2023 base year. Yunus Textile Mills Limited also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution 32.5% within the same timeframe. Long-Term Targets: Yunus Textile Mills Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year. Net-Zero Target: Yunus Textiles Mills commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.

Supporting Organizations

Organizations, also professionally engaged in the fashion sector, that are in a position to substantially contribute to the realization of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action may also participate in this work.

List of Supporting Organizations

Accelerating Circularity
Amfori
Apparel and Textile Transformation
Apparel Impact Institute
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA)
Bluesign
British Fashion Council
Business for Social Responsibilities (BSR)
Canopy
Cascale (formerly Sustainable Apparel Coalition - SAC)
Centre for Sustainable Fashion
China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC )
China Textile Information Center (CTIC)
Fashion for Good
Fashion Revolution
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Futerra
Global Fashion Agenda
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
HSBC Holdings plc
International Apparel Federation
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)
OEKO-TEX Association
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)
Pakistan Environment Trust
Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA)
Partnership For Sustainable Textiles
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
Smart Freight Centre
Solidaridad
Sustainable Fashion Academy (SFA)
Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network
Textile Exchange
World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI)
ZDHC Foundation (Zero Discharge Of Hazardous Chemicals Foundation)

The Charter’s primary mission is to drive the fashion industry to net-zero GHG emissions no later than 2050. With the renewed ambition at COP26 for the Charter, emphasis is put on action. The Charter provides a plan pointing to key areas of focus in commitments and requires accountability through public reporting and preparation of reduction pathway plans to be submitted to UN Climate Change.

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Signatories commit to key principles on climate action that go beyond industry-wide commitments:

1. Support the ambition of the Paris Agreement in limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by selecting one of the two options (a or b):

a. Setting SBTi approved science-based emissions reduction targets on scope 1, 2 and 3 within 24 months, in line with the latest criteria and recommendations of the SBTi; and commit to achieving net zero emissions no later than 2050;

b. Setting at least 50 percent absolute aggregate GHG emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by 2030 against a baseline of no earlier than 2019 and commit to achieving net zero emissions no later than 2050;

2. Quantify, track and publicly report GHG emissions on annual basis via CDP, consistent with standards and best practices of measurement and transparency;

3. Within 12 months submit relevant reduction pathway plans for the selected 2030 goal under commitment 1, as well as plans for goals 4-13, and provide updates every 3 years thereafter;

4. Ambitiously pursue energy efficiency across its own operations and value chain, for scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions;

5. Secure 100% of electricity from renewable sources with minimal other environmental or social impacts, for owned and operated (scope 2) emissions by 2030;

6. Source 100% of priority materials that are both preferred and low climate impact by 2030, ensuring that these do not negatively affect other sustainable development goals. This includes pursuing materials that are closed loop recycled, deforestation free and conversion free in their origins, apply regenerative practices, and that relevant verification and impact measurement mechanisms have been applied;

7. Creating engagement and incentive mechanisms for all relevant supplier sites (Tier 1 and 2 sites for brands and immediate sub-suppliers for producers) to implement approved science based aligned targets by the end of 2025 (as outlined above commitment 1.a), or to adopt a 50% absolute target by 2030 and net zero by 2050 (as outlined above in commitment 1.b);

8. Phasing out coal from owned and supplier sites (Tier 1 and Tier 2 for brands and immediate sub-suppliers for producers) as soon as possible and latest by 2030, including no new coal power by January 2023 at the latest, and creating engagement and incentive mechanisms for all relevant suppliers to support phase-out;

9. Commit to developing and implementing a company climate policy advocacy plan for net-zero emissions, aligning with collectively developed Fashion Charter policy recommendations including calling on governments to develop ambitious strategies that chart a clear path to achieving interim 2030 targets and net-zero emissions by 2050 at the very latest, and identifying relevant policy levers to support low carbon technologies and uptake of renewable energy;

10. Actively engage in building dialogue with financial institutions to share specific industry funding needs for delivery on shared Charter activities and increase understanding of investment needs and available funding sources for the industry transition;

11. Work with logistic service providers to transition to zero emission air, sea and road logistics for own and contracted transportation – including selecting logistics partners with transparent emissions data and goals to achieve zero emissions solutions, and reconfiguring company logistics plans for optimal GHG impact;

12. Align consumer and industry communication efforts to a 1.5-degree or SBTi compatible pathway, as set out by the Paris Agreement Goals, as well as a more just and equitable future;

13. Actively support the UN Climate Change secretariat and other Charter signatories in efforts to deliver shared Charter goals and manage the tracking and recognition of progress of the commitments outlined in the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.

Tracking of Commitments

Over the past three years, the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action requested more than 100 signatories to respond to CDP’s Climate Change questionnaire administered through CDP Supply Chain. Each year, signatories who meet the annual scoring deadline are evaluated and assessed based on demonstrated transparency through disclosure, awareness of climate-related risks, environmental management, and environmental leadership reflecting best practice in climate strategy and actions for climate change mitigation.

Compared to an initial response rate of 73% in 2020, 89% of companies were compliant with the Charter in the last reporting cycle (2024), therefore meeting the requirement to respond to the UNFCCC’s CDP request. The 16% increase is a sign of growing transparency among the Fashion Charter industry group.

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.

Global Climate Action Portal

Explore how signatories of the Fashion Industry Charter are engaging in global climate action.

Delivery Mechanism

Convened and facilitated by UN Climate Change, the Signatories and Supporting Organizations of the Charter work collaboratively to deliver on the principles enshrined in the Charter.

This is being done through established Steering Committee and signatory led projects, which are responsible for driving the work and success of the initiative. The Steering Committee and Charter projects serve as a platform to:

Support Signatories meet their climate targets, and,
Help drive long-term industry transformation in line with the goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement.

Signatories to the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action are committed to support the implementation of the principles contained in it, both by pursuing the principles within their own organizations and by working collectively with other signatories. Delivery of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action is through collective Projects, each having a focus on one or more of the principles in the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is responsible for facilitating annual planning, advising on strategic matters, and to address any Charter structural matters that might arise.

Every two years, elections are held for eight seats on the Steering Committee. There are two types of seats on the Steering Committee: for brands/retailers and manufacturers, to reflect fashion charter value chain representation.

The current Steering Committee is comprised of the following people:

Charter Projects

Charter projects are proposed by signatories to create deliverables to help the Charter achieve its goals. Projects focus on delivering the principles of the Charter.