Developing a high-level fashion sector guide for the science-based targets for nature
Summary
CISL required support to develop a high-level primer for the fashion, apparel and textiles industry to provide an introduction to the science-based targets for nature and their application within the industry for Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs), lead sustainability roles and those addressing biodiversity topics in their organisation.
How we helped
Little Blue Research worked with CISL and its steering group to scope, test the SBTN's guidance on target setting and authoring the guidance.
Client description
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
7,000 sustainability alumni
Case study details
Main service: Integrating nature into business
Sector: Food, beverages, textiles and agriculture
Assessment location: Global
Capital(s)
Challenges
• Developing high level guidance for the fashion, apparel, & textile industry alongside the development of the cross-sectoral target setting standards by the SBTN.
• Condensing detailed technical standards into high-level sector specific guidance intended for sustainability leaders and those addressing biodiversity topics within the fashion, apparel & textiles sector.
Outcomes
Developing guidance that included:
An overview of the science-based targets for nature with a fashion, apparel & textiles sector lens.
A detailed case study including:
• an example of how to set targets for fresh water and land-use, with calculation steps;
• common industry challenges and options to address these.
"It was a pleasure working with Little Blue Research to develop this industry-specific guide on the first ever science-based targets for nature. Their excellent attention to detail and emphasis on the corporate implications behind science-based targets for nature has created a high-impact report. With the fashion, apparel, and textile industry especially dependent on natural ecosystems for its materials and operations, this primer helps frame the essential action needed for these companies to move towards a nature positive, net zero future.”
Elizabeth Clark, Programme Manager – Business & Nature, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
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