Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has unveiled a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute (AII). This collaboration aims to drive and expand decarbonisation programmes, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the entire apparel industry.
Urgent action is required in the textile and apparel industry to address climate change, as emphasised by the recent IPCC report. To stay within the 1.5°C limit, emissions must be reduced by at least 43 per cent by 2030 (compared to 2019 levels), and a minimum of 60 per cent by 2035.
The SAC and Aii are partnering to support the industry’s efforts in achieving emission reduction targets through research, finance, impact target setting, action plans, and industry engagement.
The initial agreement focuses on advancing the Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP) and the Fashion Climate Fund (FCF) to address carbon emissions in the apparel supply chain.
The SAC, dedicated to industry leadership in sustainability, believes in the strength of partnerships and a multi-stakeholder approach to drive impactful change and achieve a responsible and sustainable textile and apparel industry.
The SAC and Aii, along with Textile Exchange and ZDHC, are founding members of the apparel alliance.
This collaborative partnership aims to align goals, solutions, tools, reporting, events, and training to establish a comprehensive path for the apparel and footwear industry.
Together, they strive to achieve a minimum target of 45 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
