Levi Strauss & Co. Sustainability goal: Cut in-house GHG Emissions 90 percent
U.S-based apparel maker Levi Strauss & Co. intends to reduce GHG emissions across its supply chain by 40% by 2025 and by 90% across company-operated facilities, according to its latest update to its sustainability goals.
The company’s report covers the key pillars of climate, consumption and community. The 16 goals cover areas including greenhouse gas emissions, circular economy, water stewardship, worker well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion and social issue advocacy.
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The new goals also indicate the firm’s commitment to working with partners throughout its value chain and it intends to develop circular products.
“These goals are crucial to the future of our business,” says Chip Bergh, Chief Executive Officer and President of Levi Strauss & Co. “By doubling down on sustainability and ESG reporting at Levi Strauss & Co., we are creating a more resilient business while also signaling to our full range of stakeholders, including our consumers, that we are committed to being transparent about our progress on ESG matters and working to create the scale necessary to address the most pressing challenges of our time.”
Under the Climate pillar, the firm intends to:
· Reduce supply chain GHG emissions by 40% by 2025
· Reduce GHG emissions by 90% at its company-operated facilities and use 100% renewable electricity across those facilities by 2025
· Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
· Reduce the use of freshwater in manufacturing processes by 50% in areas with high water stress by 2025
· Evaluate and identify material impacts and dependencies on nature across the value chain
Under the Consumption pillar, the firm intends to:
· Increase resale and upcycling initiatives to extend product life by 2025
· Ensure zero-waste-to-landfill from its company-operated facilities and 50% diversion of waste across strategic suppliers by 2030
· Eliminate single-use plastics in consumer-facing packaging by using 100% reusable, recyclable or home compostable plastics by 2030
· 100% certified screened chemistry at garment wet finishing manufacturing and fabric mills by 2026
· Use of third-party preferred or certified more sustainable primary materials by 2030
Under the Community pillar, the firm will:
· Improve worker health, satisfaction and engagement
· Ensure competitiveness and equity in total rewards
· Invest in communities to advance pioneering social change
· Drive societal impact in communities where LS&Co. operates through advocacy, grantmaking, employee giving and volunteerism
Across the goals, the firm will invest in new solutions, develop partnerships and play its part in tackling climate change.
“Our new goals signal a step change in our sustainability ambitions and our intent to increase open collaboration in the industry,” added Jeffrey Hogue, Chief Sustainability Officer at LS&Co. “We intend to leverage the strength of our brands and our longstanding company values to inspire our employees, communities and value chain partners to join our journey to create a more inclusive and regenerative apparel industry.”
