As London Fashion Week approaches, a recent report sheds light on a troubling trend within the British fashion industry. Despite the upcoming showcase of the UK’s premier fashion brands, the industry’s commitment to sustainability remains lagging. A new study by the ethical fashion organization Collective Fashion Justice (CFJ) reveals that fewer than 4% of designers associated with the British Fashion Council (BFC) have set public emissions reduction targets, a stark contrast to the 44% of UK companies that have outlined structured plans for reducing their carbon footprint.
The BFC, which encompasses a diverse array of organizations within the fashion sector—including prominent retail brands such as Yoox, Net-a-Porter, and Savile Row—is tasked with supporting and advising the British fashion industry. However, the CFJ report indicates that only five BFC member brands—Burberry, Mulberry, Margaret Howell, Rixo, and Kyle Ho—have committed to science-based targets aligned with the Paris Agreement. These targets are deemed by CFJ as “effective goals worth working towards.”
The limited adoption of such targets within the fashion industry underscores a significant gap in climate action efforts. While fashion week celebrates creativity and innovation, it also highlights a systemic issue: the industry’s slow pace in embracing sustainability. The contrast between the fashion sector’s performance and the broader UK business landscape, where nearly half of companies are actively working to mitigate their environmental impact, underscores the urgent need for change in the fashion industry’s approach to climate responsibility.
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