Collecting sustainability data is an increasingly complex challenge for retailers, however this information is vital to meet commitments such as Textiles 2030 or the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, and to quantify your internal and external sustainability reporting.

We have found that retailers are at different places along the path towards unlocking the value of their sustainability data. Some have mature sustainability policies with advanced processes in place, such as preferred fibre lists, certifications, sustainability compliance forms and vendor scorecards. These businesses understand more about sustainability opportunities but often struggle to manage the sheer volume of sustainability data that they collect. For them it’s about automating processes, using their existing data more efficiently, and supporting their sustainability teams to understand and disseminate this data. This enables businesses to drill down into their data and analyse where they are and what they need to do to achieve their sustainability goals.