Apparel & Textiles

Driving sustainability in the textile and apparel industry.

Sustainability in the Apparel, Textiles, Footwear and Homeware Industries

Brands and retailers are facing increasing pressure from the media, consumers, NGOs, investors, and governments to deliver on sustainability goals. To thrive in the 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 trusted advisors to some of the most well-known clothing companies – including in 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

Situation A large apparel company with a global supplier base committed to a net zero goal and commissioned Anthesis to develop a decarbonisation roadmap. Impact Solutions Net Zero & Decarbonisation 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…

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Anthesis supported Pownall and Hampson to deliver an ESG Action

Situation Pownall and Hampson, a Dublin-based textile manufacturer, sought guidance to enhance their sustainability strategy, including understanding regulations, peers’ approaches, and impactful actions within the industry. Impact The strategic framework and action plan provided Pownall and Hampson a bespoke roadmap for embedding sustainability into their business, in the areas where it can make the biggest…

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Setting Science Based Targets and Decarbonisation Roadmap for New Look

Situation New Look had the ambition to set Science Based Targets and required a decarbonisation roadmap to achieve its emission reduction targets in the set timeframe. Impact Anthesis worked collaboratively across teams to develop a decarbonisation strategy to reduce emissions across New Look’s key hotspots. Solutions Science Based Targets Net Zero & Decarbonisation Apparel &…

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Conducting Water Risk Assessment for Pacific Institute

Situation Conducted a water risk assessment for global apparel facilities in South India by leveraging combined data for basin-level context and facility water consumption. Impact Solutions Water Stewardship 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…

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Textile Brand Certification Strategy for a Global Apparel Retailer

Situation A global apparel retailer wanted to develop a strategy for certifying its supply chain and prioritise impactful textile sustainability certifications for business and customer impact. Impact Solutions Brand & Communications 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…

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Developing a Sustainable Fibre Strategy for Peak Performance

Situation Peak Performance wanted support to develop evidence-based strategies to support the uptake of more sustainable fibres and, consequently, reduce the environmental impact of clothing being sold within the EU market. Impact Peak Performance reduced its collection’s average water footprint by 34 percent and its average CO2 footprint by 13 percent, as a result of…

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Implementing a European Sustainability Roadmap for a Fashion Retailer

Situation The global fashion retailer needed support to develop a sustainability roadmap, including implementation in conjunction with relevant brand and marketing support. Impact Increased internal commitment to drive implementation of sustainability workstreams within business operations and improved external communications. Solutions Brand & Communications Education & Engagement Situation The fashion retailer recognised the need to improve…

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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 and homeware clients from fast-growing online retailers to luxury players and independent brands. Our experts are proud members of the SBT Apparel & Footwear Expert Advisory Group and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC).

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

Textiles of different materials which will be in scope of SB 707

Insights

How Does SBTi FLAG Impact Apparel Brands?