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Decarbonising the Fashion Industry

Responsible for almost 10% of emissions globally, the fashion industry holds the power to significantly contribute to fighting climate change through ambitious climate action and decarbonisation and net zero plans.

Industry Challenges

Supply chain complexity

Supply chain complexity

Up to 96% of fashion brands' emissions lie in Scope 3, yet access to supplier data and ability to influence suppliers is difficult.

Climate and nature risks

Climate and nature risks

Production of retail apparel is highly dependent on agriculture and water. As such, it is susceptible to lower crop yields and increased water scarcity.

Credible communications

Credible communications

As brands make environmental claims, they must ensure these are backed by robust data and traceable supply chain practices.

Yes, we can help

We can help you navigate regulations, measure & report impacts & risks, as well as develop and implement a world leading climate strategy that drives business value. We understand your biggest challenges & have solutions to address them, improve your resilience & reduce your climate impact.

Understand your impact

Understand your impact

Gain insights into your current value chain's GHG emissions, set science-based targets and model pathways to achieve your targets. We are experienced in collecting and processing data from hundreds of varied suppliers to lay a strong foundation for a data-driven scope 3 reduction strategy.

Identify risks and opportunities

Identify risks and opportunities

Identify and assess your climate risks and opportunities across your operations and supply chains using climate scenario analysis. Build resilience via mitigation and adaptation actions.

Set a climate strategy

Set a climate strategy

Establish a business climate transition strategy and the technical interventions to support it. Develop a meaningful and relevant narrative that makes it easy for everyone to understand their roles and how to take action.

Decarbonise your value chain

Decarbonise your value chain

Gain insight into which suppliers to engage with, how to incentivise them to commit to renewable energy initiatives, and the best strategies for supporting their transition to renewable energy sources. Design and implement carbon reductions and removal projects at your raw materials' suppliers' farms and supply sheds to drive further decarbonisation and achieve your scope 3 and nature targets.

Mitigate nature impacts

Mitigate nature impacts

Understand your dependencies and impacts on natural ecosystems using our hands-on experience with leading standards like the Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN) and the Taskforce for Nature-Related Disclosures (TNFD). Develop a robust plan for taking decisive action to protect critical ecosystems you depend upon.

Create credible communications

Create credible communications

Once your climate strategy is in place, we can help you credibly and authentically communicate your efforts to employees, suppliers and customers, avoiding greenwash and generating brand value.

Develop a carbon credit strategy

Develop a carbon credit strategy

Carbon credits play a crucial role in corporate net zero strategies, enabling companies to balance out residual emissions to achieve net-zero and to address ongoing impact during their transition. Given the demand for carbon credits is expected to outpace supply, we can help you plan ahead and develop a carbon credit strategy to secure the supply of high-quality credits, ensuring your company is positioned to achieve your net zero targets in the long term.

Learning and insights

Read more

A Quick Guide to Supply Chain Decarbonisation

A Quick Guide to Supply Chain Decarbonisation

A 15-minute read looking at steps you can take to engage with your suppliers in order to reduce your emissions.

A Quick Guide to Climate Transition Plans

A Quick Guide to Climate Transition Plans

Download our 15-minute guide on climate transition plans. Discover how this blueprint for business transformation can drive resilience, innovation, and long-term value while meeting climate regulations.

A Quick Guide to Climate Risks

A Quick Guide to Climate Risks

Learn about climate risks, the main challenges to address them and how you can act now with the 10-minute ‘South Pole Quickguide’

Who we work with

Why South Pole?

Unique experience

With over 18 years experience, we can help you navigate challenges and changes in the market.

Specialist expertise

Climate is not something we do, it's what we do.

Global presence

With offices and representations in over 30 countries, we think global and act local.

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