We’re halfway to 2030¹ — a critical year by which the fashion industry must achieve a 50% reduction in carbon emissions to meet our climate goals — and while we’ve made progress, it’s not enough. The cost of inaction is monumental: If the fashion industry fails to accelerate its efforts toward the 2030 goal of a 50% reduction in carbon emissions, the industry’s overall carbon footprint will continue to grow unchecked. This will worsen already critical economic and environmental conditions, with devastating effects on people and planet. But here’s the good news — solutions exist, and momentum is building.

While the challenges may seem daunting, Aii is actively working to provide the industry with a roadmap to success. As you’ll see in this report, we’re catalyzing emissions reductions by removing barriers to supply chain decarbonization through initiatives like our new supplier journey pathways. We’re also activating programs, solutions, and financial tools, like the Fashion Climate Fund, to help suppliers decarbonize their operations in credible ways.

Our goal is ambitious but achievable with sufficient resources: assisting approximately 2,000 suppliers in achieving a 100 Mt reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. This is more than a target — it’s a purpose-built approach to scale proven solutions and drive industry-wide impact. These suppliers will be the tipping point, sparking momentum for scalable decarbonization across the sector.

Yet we know achieving our goal — and industry decarbonization — requires all of us.

If you are a supplier, we’re here to support and guide you through this transformation, offering not only financial tools but also innovative programs that will help you achieve these goals in a sustainable and cost-effective way.

If you are a brand retailer, partnering with Aii means more than committing to reducing emissions within your own operations — it means leveraging your influence to drive change across the entire value chain. We encourage you to:

• Collaborate on Supplier Decarbonization: Commit to working closely with suppliers by supporting their adoption of innovative, low-carbon solutions. Your leadership in providing clear demand signals and volume commitments can empower suppliers to make long-term investments in decarbonization.
• Invest in Scalable Solutions: Engage with Aii through co-investment in programs and initiatives like the Fashion Climate Fund, which provides pooled capital needed to scale solutions. Your participation will help unlock further financing, de-risking investments for suppliers.
• Set Bold, Actionable Targets: Align your brand’s decarbonization plan with Aii’s Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP) and encourage others in your sector to join in scaling solutions that collectively move the industry toward its 2030 climate goals.

Together, by aligning brand commitments and supplier action, we can create a ripple effect that transforms the fashion industry at scale.

Warm regards,