The State of Circularity in the UK Fashion Industry

Executive Summary

Measuring the State of Circularity in the UK Fashion Industry

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Introduction

Part 2

Part 3

Conclusion

Part 1

Executive summary This report aims to serve as a foundational resource for organisations seeking to accelerate their circular initiatives. It provides in-depth analysis and insight into the current landscape, identifies three key principles to setting a circular strategy, and outlines four areas that organisations can address to scale up their CBMs initiatives.

Principles to setting a circular strategy

Four areas of business impact

Intention vs. reality

Making the business case stack up

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Despite positive intentions, brands are unable to implement and scale circular business practices.

Securing and maintaining a competitive margin on circular goods and initiatives.

One size doesn’t fit all

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Rallying brand support

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The attractiveness and perceived relevance of each CBM varies across value segments.

Collaborating with Marketing & PR to help customers connect circularity with brand proposition.

No silver bullets

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Embracing complexity Working closely with third-parties to improve infrastructure and processes to unlock greater agility and profitability. 3

The blockers to CBMs success are consistent and comprehensive.

Weaving circularity into everyday practices

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Integrating sustainability teams with BAU functions to find mutually beneficial solutions and prioritise circularity.

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