Climate Change Data

House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-2019)

Reporting Period: 2017-2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Labour Market Sustainability
  • Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Several retailers are working toward ambitious sustainability targets, including sourcing sustainable raw materials and reducing carbon footprint.
  • Some retailers have implemented take-back schemes for unsold stock.

Social Achievements

  • Engaged retailers are members of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and are working to improve working conditions in their supply chains.
  • Some retailers are participating in initiatives to achieve living wages for garment workers.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Many fast fashion garments are cheap and encourage overconsumption, generating excessive waste.
  • Worrying evidence of poor labor practices in factories supplying UK fast fashion retailers, particularly in Leicester (low wages, long hours).
  • Limited engagement by some retailers with industry sustainability initiatives.
  • Lack of a single body representing the UK textile industry.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Retailers are encouraged to engage with industry initiatives (ETI, ACT, SCAP) to improve labor practices and environmental sustainability.
  • Retailers are urged to implement more comprehensive sustainability strategies and increase transparency in their supply chains.
  • Government policies are recommended to encourage a more transparent, fair, and sustainable fashion system.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) membership
  • Action, Collaboration, Transformation (ACT) participation
  • Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) participation

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed