new trading relationships that power healthier organisations — meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs .”
The report says the transformation will rely on business and sustainability becoming “ symbiotically intertwined ”.
It offers advice on achieving this throughout each area of a fashion business , adding : “ Business is good for sustainability : sustainability is good for business .
“ If silos are left behind , and operations and sustainability are woven into one , the magnitude of lasting progress that could be unleashed will change the industry – and the world .”
Levi Strauss & Co gets a flying start Levi Strauss is among the many textiles companies that are getting ahead of the curve .
In May , it gained SBTi validation for its net zero targets , bringing in tougher supply chain and Scope 3 goals and new emissions measures .
The apparel company says the SBTi review made it reflect on its ‘ footprint , progress and ambitions ’.
CSO Jeffrey Hogue says : “ There are challenges , but we will leverage innovation , supplier engagement , sustainable sourcing and industry collaborations to drive the progress we need to see while strengthening business resilience .”
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