The State of Circularity in the UK Fashion Industry

Part 3

Measuring the State of Circularity in the UK Fashion Industry

Executive Summary

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Introduction

Part 2

Conclusion

Part 1

Time to implement

Recommendations matrix Next steps: identifying quick wins and long-term goals This table gives organisations an indication of which recommendations could be implemented internally and within the bounds of current operations, and which initiatives require longer-term investment, external change or have higher dependencies.

Brands gain support for their campaigns via engaging relevant third-parties. 3

Investment in internal infrastructure such as reverse logistics and the development of new networks.

5

Customer awareness and education through specifically designed training courses and customer visibility on garment design and manufacturing. 4

Gain transparency across the value chain through engaging with relevant third-parties.

6

Cross-functional teams that have integrated sustainability functions and are upskilled through targeted training 8

Organisation-wise reporting of sustainability KPIs and using this to ensure accountability and prioritisation. 9

Share operational learnings with third-parties and other brands and retailers. 7

Legislation to ensure industry-wide consistency on model definition, acceptance criteria and reporting. 1

Legislation to promote circular principles such as waste reduction and challenging fast fashion.

5

Financial incentives such as tax reductions and penalties for breaching circular standards. 2

Transparency across the value chain, including suppliers and stock-exit processes.

6

Support for brand campaigns through third-party sponsorship and collaboration with industry and Government to accelerate high potential pilot schemes or CBMs. 3

Volume flows consolidated through logistical changes, such as takeback processes.

7

Customer awareness and education through brand-agnostic campaigns and sponsorship activities. 4

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