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Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industry

Brands and retailers are facing increasing pressure from the media, consumers, NGOs, investors, and governments to deliver on sustainability goals. To thrive with a focus on sustainability in the textile and apparel industry requires innovation and transparency across the value chain, careful consideration of all stakeholder perspectives, and the integration of a solid, sustainable business model to address company and sector-wide issues and, ultimately, drive sustainable performance.

Our team is a trusted advisor to some of the most well-known clothing companies around the world. Expertise and experience along the whole value chain combined with a genuine passion for the sector, both people and product, allows us to put our clients on a strategic pathway to sustainability and success.

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Case Studies

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A Decarbonisation Roadmap to Achieve Net Zero in the Apparel Industry

The Situation A multinational premium apparel retailer with a global supplier base committed to a net zero pathway (90% reduction in emissions by 2050) through the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action (FICCA). The company commissioned Anthesis to develop a decarbonisation roadmap of priority GHG emission reduction levers available in its journey towards net…

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Anthesis supported Pownall and Hampson to deliver an ESG Action

The Situation Pownall and Hampson, a textile and bedding products manufacturer based in Dublin, Ireland had been implementing sustainability practices for a number of years but were looking for support and direction to apply a more strategic approach to their work. They also wanted to understand which regulations would impact the business and how they…

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Setting Science Based Targets and Decarbonisation Roadmap for New Look

The Situation New Look, a British global fashion retailer, had the ambition of setting a Science Based Target (SBT), and required support to ensure its GHG inventory was aligned to SBT standards as well as conducting a material specific Purchased Goods & Services assessment for its fibre products. Following this, a decarbonisation roadmap of what…

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Conducting Water Risk Assessment for Pacific Institute

The Situation Pacific Institute’s objective was to coordinate a clustered pilot in the Noyyal-Bhavani River Basin in South India where three global apparel companies have facilities and operations to drive action informed by catchment context. Anthesis worked with the Pacific Institute, in collaboration with the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE),…

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Textile Brand Certification Strategy for a Global Apparel Retailer

The Situation An apparel retailer was working to determine a strategy for certifying its supply chain against industry textile sustainability standards (e.g. Textile Exchange CCS 3.0, G.O.T.S., FSC, etc.) and exercise best practices supporting product claims. The apparel retailer wanted support and analysis to understand the following: This analysis would be used to develop a…

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Developing a Sustainable Fibre Strategy for Peak Performance

The Situation Peak Performance is a leading sports apparel brand with an ambitious sustainability agenda. The company took part in the European Clothing Action Plan, which aimed to adopt circular approaches to clothing in collaboration with 13 brands across Europe. Peak Performance worked with Anthesis, in partnership with WRAP, on the area of sustainable fibres, to…

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Implementing a European Sustainability Roadmap for a Fashion Retailer

The Situation The fashion retailer recognised the need to improve its understanding of the European sustainability landscape in which it operates. The company needed support to develop a sustainability roadmap, including implementation in conjunction with relevant brand and marketing support. The business aimed to address the sustainability risks and leverage the sustainability opportunities which arise…

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Anthesis has been an important thought-partner for us. They’ve been so helpful in getting the vendors on board and engaged. We’ve really relied on their expertise and experience to guide us through this process.

Former Sr. Manager, GAP

Aritzia initially worked with Anthesis to set our environment baseline – which highlighted the areas to focus on in our sustainability strategy. Part of this process included using RiskHorizon™ to assess where and what the likely risks are in our raw material supply chains. We look forward to continuing collaborating with the apparel team to support our objectives.

Corporate Responsibility Director, Aritzia

We valued their expertise and knowledge in chemical management which enabled us to establish appropriate criteria for clean beauty and propel us forward on our H Project Approved responsible buy icon program.

Holt Renfrew

We partnered with industry expert Anthesis to ensure we could meet the rigorous requirements of an SBTi-approved goal for Scope 3 emissions. With Anthesis’ guidance, we were able to footprint our current Scope 3 impact as well as model out all the underlying initiatives and activities that will help us achieve our 2030 target.

Former VP of Corporate Responsibility, Target

We started working with Anthesis in 2017, when they helped to write and produce our CSR report. Since then, we have collaborated on a pilot chemical management project with our key denim mills. I’ve worked with several teams and individuals within Anthesis and have been continually impressed by the quality and concerted effort they put into delivering value to our business through our sustainability programs.

Director of Corporate Sustainability, Guess? Inc.

The supply chain report produced by Anthesis was a key element of the success of the initial public offering (IPO) of In The Style. The report ensured investor confidence in ITS and set out a clear roadmap to guide progress.

Liberum

We were able to create a leading policy on a tight timeline, thanks to the great collaboration and leading expertise provided by Anthesis.

Beth Greenaway, Zalando

Building productive, long-lasting relationships with clients is at the heart of the Anthesis approach to delivering sustainability agendas that result in long-term, positive impact.

With extensive experience in the sector, we support a large range of apparel, footwear, and home textile clients from fast-growing online retailers to luxury players and independent brands. Our experts are proud members of Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), Textile Exchange, and the American Apparel & Footwear Association.

Our Solutions

Strategy Development and Target Setting
Responsible Chemical Management and Sustainable Chemistry
Sustainable Products and Fibres
Environmental and Social Issues within Supply Chains
Circular Economy Solutions
Waste Solutions

Insights

Brand Certification: Updates From the Textile Exchange