Peter,

We just released our 2025 Fossil Free Fashion Scorecard, and the results are shameful. The fashion industry is on fire – and not in the way we might hope. For every fashion brand aligning its emissions with 1.5 degree climate targets, nearly six others are actively increasing emissions. Some, like Shein, are pumping out so much carbon its pollution now rivals entire countries.

Fashion is responsible for at least 4% of global climate pollution, with the majority of emissions happening in the supply chain in countries most vulnerable to climate impacts. This isn’t just concerning. It’s catastrophic, for workers and our collective climate. That’s why our work to hold the fashion industry accountable is more important than ever.

Will you add your name to hundreds of thousands demanding that the fashion industry clean up its supply chain?

We analyzed 42 of the world’s biggest apparel and footwear companies across key climate indicators like renewable energy, supplier support, sustainable materials, and green shipping. The findings are stark:

• Only 3 brands are on track to align with 1.5°C.

• 17 brands increased their climate pollution.

• Shein’s emissions surged 170% in just two years – now nearly matching the entire country of Lebanon.

• 16% of brands received an ‘F’ grade, with many failing to even disclose emissions or set climate targets.

But here’s the thing: we can turn this around. Brands can lead, and this scorecard has the proof. In 2023, when we released the last edition of the Scorecard, we found a bunch of new climate commitments, but very few brands really putting the work - and the money - in to make them real. Greenwashing much?

But then, we ran a game-changing campaign to stop greenwashing in fashion, bringing two major legal complaints against Lululemon and making it essential for brands to really show their work.

Now, our Scorecard shows that change is possible: instead of new empty promises we’re seeing leaders that are making it happen. H&M is financing clean energy for its suppliers. Eileen Fisher is ditching fossil-fuel fabrics. These brands are proving that fashion brands can clean up their supply chain, and lead the sector towards sustainable fashion.

Earlier this month, Lululemon announced that it was dropping coal from its supply chain, and committing to using 50% renewable electricity, by 2030! This is a testament to the power of this movement, Peter.

But pushing one brand isn’t enough. That’s where our Fossil Free Fashion Scorecard comes in — an industry-recognized standard that raises the bar for the biggest global brands on transparency and climate action. It’s one of our most powerful tools to move the entire fashion industry in the right direction.

Will you sign our petition demanding that the fashion industry cleans up its act once and for all?

I’m so proud of the work we do alongside the 1 million strong Stand community. We’ve helped dozens of local governments implement concrete policies to phase out fossil fuels and fast track clean energy in their communities. We’ve moved corporations like Staples, Starbucks, 3M, and now Lululemon(!!!) onto significantly more sustainable pathways. Together, we can force the fashion industry to clean up its supply chain and protect workers and the planet we share.

In solidarity,

Rachel Kitchin
Senior Corporate Climate Campaigner
Stand.earth

P.S. Click here to read the full 2025 scorecard or find out how your favourite brand did.