Levi Strauss outlines climate transition plan to achieve sustainability goals

Denim and apparel brand Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has shared its new inaugural climate transition plan that chalks out a set of guidelines aligning with the brand’s intention of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

The guidelines intend to support the brand’s target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and ensure that the firm can achieve its goal of becoming a Net Zero emissions company by 2050. This step is a clear indication of Levi’s intention to their investors, partners of sorts, stakeholders and other associated parties to achieve their sustainability targets.

The firm’s focus on the new climate transition plan involves 3 key aspects including creating a visible impact in the industry:

Improving the internal operations: Reducing emissions will remain as the key factor along with driving investments in the renewable and efficient energy sector to improve energy usage patterns. This will include partnerships with the Global Energy Management System to guide site decision-making and energy procurement and also collaborations with companies and landlords on DE-carbonisation functions.

Working on their Value chain: Levi’s is dedicated to reducing scope 3 emissions by collaborating with its global suppliers. This involves setting climate goals aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), investing in sustainable materials and innovations, offering financing to help suppliers reduce energy use and emissions, promoting renewable energy, supporting circular practices, and encouraging sustainable cotton farming.

Ensuring good governance and planning: The Company promotes strong governance by integrating climate risks and opportunities into its business strategies, while also seeking external feedback and advocating for policies that support the shift to a sustainable future.

Chief Sustainability Officer Jeffrey Hogue also said, “Our commitment to doing our share, achieving our goals, and collaborating with partners throughout our value chain to facilitate group action to combat climate change is embodied in our climate transition strategy. In addition to advancing our goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050, these actions will increase our company’s ability to withstand the consequences of climate change.”