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4 NICK FARRAR
Global Head of Environmental Sustainability
Primark
Under the leadership of Head of Environmental Sustainability , Nick Farrar , has transformed Primark from the fast-fashion bête noire of the British high street into one of its shining lodestars .
In a recent Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report , Primark was able to boast that work with its sustainable cotton programme means that 40 % of the cotton it currently uses is recyclable . It also works with its suppliers in India , Bangladesh and Pakistan to ensure that they are using sustainable , regenerative farming . Finally , in an answer to critics who say it is a one- or few-use brand , Primark has implemented Textile Takeback boxes in its stores , encouraging customers to recycle .
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K A T J A SCHREIBER
SVP Sustainability adidas
adidas has been scoring well according to sustainability standards . In November 2021 , according to the rating agency S & P , when assessed on its ESG performance , the German company had a rating of 79 out of 100 – among the highest across companies globally .
Behind this sterling performance is the work of Katja Schreiber , who has been with adidas for almost two decades . In assessing her performance , leadership and governance efforts have been especially lauded .
148 February 2023