H&M Group has put a global ban on the use of Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) across its supply chain from 1 January 2013.
PFC’s that are used to achieve water repellent function mainly on outer wear garments proves to be harmful for the environment and reproduction.
The brand claims to be working on alternative treatments to fulfil its demands on water repellence, while maintaining a good environment and health properties for the consumer chain.
Elsewhere, H&M’s most recent sustainability report claimed that it has used more certified organic cotton than any other company in the world in year 2011, and reaffirmed the retailer’s commitment of procuring 100 per cent of its cotton from sustainable sources, including Better Cotton, Organic Cotton and Recycled Cotton by the year 2020.
The year 2011 also witnessed the H&M stores using products made from Better Cotton reach, while the company also reduced CO2e emissions by 5 per cent relative to sales by cutting air transport, improving energy efficiency in stores and offsetting.
