- 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)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 85.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2014 | 737.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2013 | 715.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2011 | 846.3K tCO2e/year (gross) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported 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