VF publishes wide-ranging targets after two-year scrutiny
05/12/2019
The North Face owner said by 2030, all its top nine materials (90% of materials-related carbon emissions) will originate from regenerative, responsibly sourced renewable or recycled sources.
Half its polyester and nylon will be from recycled sources by 2025 (current figure is 11%).
By that year, its brands will all be PFC free – the current figure is 34% PFC-free durable water repellency. TNF this year launched the PFC-free Futurelight as a PFC-free DWR fabric.
For the report, VF underwent a two-year process to develop its new science-based targets (SBTs), partnering consultancy the Carbon Trust to model data across its 1,400 owned facilities, distribution centres and logistics as well as more than 100 Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
“This is the most comprehensive strategic advice we have delivered to an organisation on how it can achieve its SBTs across its own operations and its value chain,” said Tom Delay, CEO of the Carbon Trust.
“This work sends a strong signal to the apparel sector about the degree of transformation needed to truly address emissions across global supply and distribution chains and multiple brands. The collaborative development process and focus on influencing others is what true corporate leadership looks like. We are excited to see VF achieve its ambitious goals.”
VF’s brands include Vans, Timberland, Altra and Icebreaker.
The full report can be read on VF’s website.
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