The apparel alliance aligns its goals, solutions, tools and reporting, as well as events and training to create a connected, end-to-end path to action for the entire apparel and footwear industry as we work together to achieve a minimum goal of 45% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030.
The apparel alliance is made up of four member organizations who encompass all stages of the apparel and footwear value chain. To learn about the core competencies of each member organization, click through the boxes on the right:
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Identify, fund, and scale impact programs.
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Data and insights that inform progress and impact.
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Increase adoption of preferred fibers and materials.
Scale and manage clean facilities and environments.
Together, the apparel alliance has created a contiguous sustainability framework for the entire industry, spanning across four primary resource areas: Programs & Tools, Global Implementation, Impact Management & Funding, and Administration & Infrastructure.
The apparel alliance member organisations assess their programs, tools, and partnerships to find and foster complementarity and efficiency. An example of this would be a partnership between ZDHC and SAC, where their partnership allows for greater complementarity between ZDHC’s MRSL and the Supplier to Zero Programme alongside the SAC’s Higg FEM assessment. The main areas of emphasis within the program and tools include:
- Engagement and Communications
- Tools and Standards
- Subject Matter Governance
The four member organisations of the apparel alliance cooperate deeply with one another on the adoption of programs and tools that facilitate the acceleration of their global impact, especially at the facility level. Therefore, the main areas of emphasis within the global implementation include:
- Regional Access
- Implementation
- Education and training
All member organisations of the apparel alliance are currently working to develop a collective impact model for global implementation, one that works towards the focus areas of impact as identified by the apparel alliance. A global impact model would empower the alliance to foster cooperation at the facility level and make impact management a more efficient and meaningful endeavour within the apparel and footwear industry. The main areas of emphasis within the impact management and funding include:
- Impact Projects and Funding
- Business Development
- Industry Impact Reporting
As the member organisations of the apparel alliance continue to grow globally, administration and infrastructure resources assist in facilitating cooperation and increasing efficiency among all of alliance’s member organisations. Through this, the alliance is able to address the needs of its growing member organisations and provide operational services such as, financial management and human resources. Therefore, the main areas of emphasis within the administration and infrastructure include:
- Finance and Legal
- Operations
- Human Resources
By identifying six interventions in materials and production, the report offers a map to prioritize decarbonization efforts within the industry.
Critical to reducing our carbon emissions, these interventions include:
1. Maximizing material efficiency
2. Scaling sustainable materials and practices
3. Accelerating the development of innovative materials
4. Maximizing energy efficiency
5. Eliminating coal in manufacturing
6. Shifting to 100% renewable electricity
7. Advancing circular business models
Download the report to understand your role and opportunities on the path to net-zero.
