During 2018, fashion stakeholders, under the auspices of UN Climate Change, worked to identify ways in which the broader textile, clothing and fashion industry can move towards an 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.
The Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action contains a series of principles addressing climate change. These principles go beyond previous industry-wide commitments. The centerpiece of the document consists of a target of 30% GHG emission reductions by 2030 and a commitment to analyze and set a decarbonization pathway for the fashion industry drawing on methodologies from the Science-Based Targets Initiative. These targets, as well as the other principles, are a clear demonstration that fashions leaders are serious about urgently acting on climate change and is keen to set an example to other industrial sectors.
Alongside UN Climate Change, the Signatories and Supporting Organizations of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, will work collaboratively to deliver on the principles enshrined in the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.
For more information, please contact FashionCharter@unfccc.int.