An analysis of some of the biggest environmental certification schemes for fashion brands has concluded that none of them are fit for purpose, with some having delivered "no measurable impact" during the last decade.
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Most fashion brands failing to disclose supply chain emissions , despite net-zero pledge
Just one-quarter of apparel giants are disclosing emissions from manufacturing and processing and less than one-fifth have revealed the carbon footprint of their raw materials, Fashion Revolution s annual ranking of 250 of the world s largest fashion retailers and brands has revealed.
For most large fashion brands, emissions from production, manufacturing and materials will all be higher than from direct operations
The 2021 edition of the organisation’s Transparency Index, published today (7 July), analyses the reporting and other disclosure processes of the world’s largest fashion companies, covering information relating to human rights and environmental impact.