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What we do - we are reinforcing our mission and scaling it across the world.

Identify

We identify and validate opportunities that align with current industry roadmap interventions and industry demand.

Fund

We apply unique financial models across our program areas to build a pipeline of scalable impact in the apparel and footwear industry by catalyzing industry and philanthropic funding and organizing deployment around pre-seed innovation, program testing and de-risking, and accelerating validated impact programs

Scale

We accelerate implementation of impact programs and projects that meet our criteria for quality programming: science-based, measurable results, profitable, globally scalable.

Measure

Everything we do is data-driven, science-based and measured to provide the industry with turn-key solutions to meet environmental goals.

How We Approach Impact

Aii defines “impact” as achieving 3rd-party verified and measurable improvements in water, energy, and chemicals use across the value chain. Aii prescribes a 4-part approach in supporting its partners to gain the highest environmental impact possible: know, assess, act, and achieve.

KNOW

First, map the locations of production and environmental impacts in your value chain.

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ASSESS

Second, conduct a material assessment of production facilities and prioritize improvement opportunities.

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ACT

Third, set achievement targets and take actions following a continuous improvement roadmap.

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ACHIEVE

Finally, track and share your results to inform long-term value chain optimizations.

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“At Target, we’re committed to using resources responsibly and making our supply chain more sustainable. Our strategic partnership with Aii supports the realization of our goals toward scaling positive environmental impact. Please join us in this commitment and together we can build a better future.”

Bill Foudy

Senior Vice President and President, Owned Brand Sourcing, Target

Our Partners

A positive force for the world

We’re bringing the apparel industry together to accelerate collective action and measurable impact. Through collaborative funding and innovative programs, Aii is curating partnerships with industry and other professional services to scale proven impact initiatives. Explore all of our partners by category