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