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European retailer C&A reduces CO2 emissions by nearly 32% in 2022

03 Oct '23
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Pic: C&A
Pic: C&A

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  • C&A has reduced its CO2 emissions by nearly 32 per cent in 2022 compared to the 2018 baseline, aligning with its 2028 sustainability goals.
  • It is focusing on circular fashion, and combating plastic pollution through partnerships and increased use of sustainable items.
  • C&A is also committed to workers' wellbeing and has adopted a new human rights and equity policy.
Fashion retailer C&A has decreased CO2 emissions by nearly 32 per cent in 2022 as compared to the 2018 baseline, as per the company’s sustainability report which confirms its journey to reach 2028 sustainability strategy goals. As the fashion retailer evaluated its own science-based climate target, C&A decided to raise its ambition, convinced that further reducing environmental impact within its supply chain and own operations is critical.

“At C&A, our purpose is clear and guides us: we inspire you every day to look, feel and do good. Our ambitious 2028 sustainability strategy plays a big role in ensuring we are on course for a more sustainable future. The 2022 sustainability report shares both our successes and our challenges: it’s about transparency, collaboration, and the willingness to inspire the industry and enable our customers to do good,” said CEO Giny Boer.

C&A explores more sustainable materials, circular fashion, and combating plastic pollution. One of the ways to achieve this is to collaborate with start-ups and partners to increase the availability of next-generation materials and promote recycling. In 2022, 78 per cent of C&A’s core materials (cotton, polyester, and man-made cellulosic fibres) were sourced more sustainably, aiming towards 100 per cent by 2028.

C&A is committed to the circular economy and its principles, meaning integrating recycled materials, adapting product-design and testing and scaling viable circular business models such as second-hand stores. In 2022, 11 per cent of all C&A products complied with these principles, paving the way for a targeted 70 per cent in 2028. A cooperation on circularity is the pilot with the start-up traceless which uses biodegradable materials for clothing hooks with the plans to scale this across C&A’s operations.

As per the report, C&A is loyal to workers’ well-being and safety in its supply chain and promotes informed consumer choices. About 87 per cent of suppliers’ factories underwent a verified Social & Labor Convergence Programme assessment in 2022, nearly doubling the rate from the previous year (46 per cent). Additionally, C&A adopted a new human rights and equity policy in 2022 as an overarching guideline for these closely intertwined areas.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)

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