The Interline Group Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
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
- Sustainability
- Supply Chain Transparency
- Environmental Impact
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Rising input costs
- Economic uncertainty
- Sustainability regulations
- Overproduction
- Excess inventory
Mitigation Strategies
- PLM implementation
- Digital transformation
- Supply chain visibility
- Data-driven decision making
- Sustainability initiatives
- 3D product creation
- AI-driven analytics
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Ethical sourcing
- Sustainability initiatives
- Transparency
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Supply chain disruptions
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Consumer demand for sustainability
Opportunities
- Sustainable products
- Reduced environmental impact
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
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:53 million tons of textiles wasted annually (6.3 million tons pre-consumer)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Social Responsibility (Labor Rights, Fair Wages)
- Supply Chain Transparency
- Circular Economy
- Waste Reduction
- Material Innovation
- Governance (Compliance, Regulation)
Environmental Achievements
- FABSCRAP diverted 1,545,242 pounds of pre-consumer textiles from landfill.
- Renewcell produces Circulose material from discarded clothing.
- Brands are making progress in reducing their carbon footprint (though specific quantified achievements are not consistently reported).
Social Achievements
- Some brands are making efforts to pay living wages (though progress is slow and not consistently reported).
- The Accord has improved safety in the garment industry in Bangladesh.
Governance Achievements
- France made it mandatory for large fashion companies to disclose environmental characteristics and sourcing information.
- The EU is considering Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 (Paris Agreement)
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce fashion’s overall footprint by 50% by 2030 (industry goal)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon footprint by 50% by 2027 (Ganni)
- Achieve price parity for sustainable materials (Rubi Laboratories)
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change is impacting fashion supply chains.
- Overproduction and excessive waste.
- Lack of supply chain transparency and traceability.
- Low wages and unsafe working conditions for garment workers.
- Difficulty in scaling new sustainable materials.
- Patchwork and inconsistent legislation across regions.
- Consumer apathy towards sustainable practices.
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaboration across the value chain.
- Development and adoption of new technologies (e.g., digital product passports, RFID).
- Investment in sustainable materials and processes.
- Advocacy for harmonized regulations.
- Increased transparency and disclosure.
- Promoting responsible consumption (e.g., resale platforms).
- Improved supply chain mapping and monitoring.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Codes of conduct
- Supplier sustainability requirements
- Traceability initiatives
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Circular economy initiatives
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Higg Index, PEF (Product Environmental Footprint), Science-Based Targets
Certifications: LEED, OEKO-TEX, BCI Cotton, GOTS, B Corp
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through various means, including reducing emissions, promoting responsible sourcing, and improving working conditions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Mylo (mycelium-based leather alternative)
- Circulose (recycled textile material)
- Bio-based fabrics (TG Botanical)
- Recycled materials (DrinKicks)
Awards & Recognition
- Zalando Sustainability Award (TG Botanical)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:254,000-594,000 tons of textiles destroyed annually in Europe
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Social Equity
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Circular Economy
- Material Innovation
Environmental Achievements
- Puma producing all replica shirts from textile-to-textile recycled materials.
- Several Premier League football clubs using recycled polyester as standard.
Social Achievements
- ACT announced individual binding agreements in Cambodia for living wages.
- Resham Sutra developed solar-powered silk reeling, increasing productivity of rural women in India.
Governance Achievements
- Increased focus on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce textile waste by 40% over five years (The Or Foundation suggestion).
Environmental Challenges
- Overproduction in the fashion industry (8-60 billion unsold garments annually).
- Slow pace of change towards circularity.
- Wage gap for garment workers (close to 50%).
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events.
- Lack of brand support for supply chain partners in managing climate impacts (only 6% of brands published details).
Mitigation Strategies
- Policy developments like France's An�-Waste Law and EU's ban on textile destruction.
- Investment in circular business models (rental, resale, repair).
- Technological innovations in material science, digital product passports, and AI-driven forecasting.
- Collaboration between brands, suppliers, recyclers, and policymakers.
- Initiatives to engage consumers in circular practices.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Promoting sustainable and recycled materials.
- Implementing traceability systems.
- Addressing forced labor and ethical concerns.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events impacting supply chains.
- Sea level rise increasing flood risk in production and consumption markets.
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes.
- Shifts in consumer demand.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes.
- Growth of the circular economy.