In its new sustainability report, Swedish fashion retailer KappAhl has promised to half its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to meet its climate change targets under the Paris Agreement.
It also reveals the share of KappAhl's range made using more sustainable materials or by more sustainable methods has increased to 70 per cent, against a goal of 100 per cent by 2025.
KappAhl has doubled its use of both sustainable cotton and sustainable denim, and also succeeded in switching 100 per cent of its energy to renewable sources in its own operations, the report says.
The company’s used textiles take-back scheme received 377 tonnes of textiles, during the period of the report, of which 85 per cent was sent for recycling.
KappAhl says it has also managed to remain profitable, maintain employee contentment and meet its obligations to its suppliers despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Sandra Roos, Head-Sustainbility, KappAhl’s said, going forward, the company will be directing greater focus at extending the useful life of garments, from design to manufacturing and wear.
