Roadmap to Net Zero: Delivering Science-Based Targets in the Apparel Sector

When WRI initiated work on the Apparel and Footwear Sector Science Based Targets Guidance in late 2017, there were roughly a dozen apparel and footwear companies that had joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi); by May 2021, over 100 such companies had joined. During this time, the list of companies has diversified to include brands, retailers, and manufacturers of all sizes and geographic locations. The Guidance provided a blueprint for apparel companies to set SBTs, summarized the SBTi criteria, and offered sector-specific context and examples. The goals of the Roadmap are to provide direction for how companies and the sector can deliver on these ambitious targets and focus the sector’s collective attention on the most impactful interventions for reducing emissions 45% by 2030 and to net zero by 2050.