Apparel & Footwear Value Chain Intervention Guidance

The apparel and footwear sector is at a critical juncture as it faces increasing pressure to address climate action and navigate the impacts of new regulations, such as the California Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act and EU Ecodesign laws. With many companies setting ambitious emission reduction targets, the majority of emissions come from complex Scope 3, or value chain, activities. This complexity poses significant challenges for brands, suppliers, and other stakeholders in effectively implementing, reporting, and claiming decarbonisation efforts.

Our Apparel & Footwear Value Chain Intervention Guidance provides essential, sector-specific solutions to help A&F companies and their partners decarbonise their value chains. This first-ever guidance, developed through collaboration with industry experts, focuses on Scope 3 emissions within Category 1: Purchased Goods & Services, offering practical tools and a common reference for credible implementation, accounting, and reporting.

By addressing challenges specific to different tiers of the value chain, the guidance fosters collaboration, co-investment, and scalable action. It also highlights key areas for future work, including better inter-tier communication, supplier empowerment, and the creation of infrastructure to support sustainable practices.

This document is essential for brands, suppliers, and service providers looking to drive meaningful progress towards a net-zero apparel and footwear industry. Join the conversation, and help shape the future of sustainable fashion.