River Island has become the latest fashion brand to have its net zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
The fashion retailer has had a raft of emission reduction targets approved by the SBTi, as it looks to enhance its green credentials.
These include a commitment to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 (from a 2019 base year) as well as a ‘neutralisation’ of residual emissions by 2030 to achieve net zero. The STBi has also validated its pledge to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 30% by 2032 (from a 2021 base year).
Further commitments include reaching net zero carbon emissions by the end of 2040, by reducing absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 (from 2021 base) as well as a promise to continue sourcing 100% renewable electricity until 2030.
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Along with its own pledges, River Island is also asking all of its stakeholders to commit to net-zero targets.
River Island previously joined the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Climate Action Roadmap, a commitment to reach net-zero emissions in the fashion industry by 2040.
River Island’s head of sustainability José Arguedas commented: “We are incredibly proud to announce that our net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
“Tackling climate change requires ambitious action from the retail sector and our validated science-based targets prove our commitment to building a sustainable economy: by doing not what is easy, but what is necessary.”
Earlier this month, fashion retailer New Look received approval SBTi approval on its emissions targets, all aligned to a 1.5C pathway.
