New Look has shared its progress on sustainability targets set in January 2022.

The clothing retailer said it has reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 22 per cent since 2022.

Additionally, it has reduced its Scope 2 emissions by 11 per cent over the same time frame.

New Look added that it received approval from the Science Basted Targets initiative (SBTi) in February this year for its emissions targets, with the retailer’s reduction in emissions meaning it will be on track to exceed its near-term targets.

The company said that compared to a 2019 baseline, the company has reduced its carbon footprint by 48 per cent, while its water footprint has dropped by 47 per cent.

Around 212 tonnes of textiles have been diverted from landfill this year compared to 2022.

New Look has also partnered with giving platform Neighbourly, which enables each New Look store to support a charity in their local community.

The retailer added that it has signed an agreement with IndustriALL Global Union to deliver fair wages and safe working conditions to those working in the garment industry.

New Look says the agreement marks a significant milestone in the move towards the first-ever brand-supported collective bargaining agreement in the garment and footwear sector.

“Looking ahead to 2025, we will continue to drive forward our strategy and work with our partners to ensure we are operating in the most sustainable – and ‘kind’ - way possible,” said Sue Fairley, head of sustainability, New Look. “The approval of our Science Based Targets was a huge milestone for our business, and we are well on track to meet our targets.”

Earlier this week, Lidl shared new climate targets across its own operation and supply chain at an international level in order to achieve net-zero by 2050.
The retailer said that by 2030 it will reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70 per cent from a 2019 baseline. Across all markets in which it operates, Lidl said it has already recorded a 52 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2019.

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