THE FASHION PACT

The Fashion Pact is an initiative that brings together major global fashion companies to collaborate and address environmental and social challenges within the industry. It was launched in August 2019 during the G7 summit in Biarritz, France. The Fashion Pact aims to unite fashion brands, suppliers, and organizations to drive collective action towards sustainability and promote responsible practices. The initiative recognizes that the fashion industry has a significant impact on the environment, including issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, water pollution, and human rights violations. The Fashion Pact seeks to address these challenges by focusing on three main areas of action: Climate: The Fashion Pact aims to reduce the fashion industry's contribution to climate change by adopting measures to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement. This includes transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain. Biodiversity: The Fashion Pact acknowledges the need to protect and restore biodiversity, particularly in the areas where the industry operates. It encourages the preservation of natural resources, responsible sourcing of raw materials, and the reduction of environmental pollution associated with fashion production. Oceans: The Fashion Pact recognizes the importance of ocean conservation and aims to minimize the negative impacts of the fashion industry on marine ecosystems. This includes reducing microplastic pollution, improving waste management practices, and promoting circular economy principles. The Fashion Pact encourages signatory companies to set science-based targets, establish transparent reporting mechanisms, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and share best practices. It also promotes cross-industry collaboration to tackle systemic challenges and create a more sustainable fashion ecosystem. Over 70 fashion companies, including major brands and retailers, have joined the Fashion Pact since its launch. These companies commit to implementing sustainable practices, sharing knowledge and resources, and working collectively towards a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. While the Fashion Pact is not a legally binding agreement, it serves as a powerful platform for collective action and collaboration. By bringing together diverse stakeholders and encouraging commitments to sustainability, the Fashion Pact aims to drive meaningful change and encourage a more responsible and sustainable fashion industry.