It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

VF Corporation

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

28 March 2025

3 minutes

FABRIC aims to support financial institutions in engaging with companies in the sector to integrate nature-positive strategies into their operations.

FABRIC Initiative Engages 16 Leading Textiles and Apparel Companies on Biodiversity

Undated: The Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation’s collaborative engagement initiative, FABRIC (Fostering Action on Biodiversity through Responsible Investment in Clothing), has taken its first step towards reshaping the textiles and apparel sector by engaging 16 globally recognised companies with significant nature-related impacts and...

Climate Crisis / Decarbonisation

21 May 2024

4 minutes

Transparent reporting on supply chain renewable electricity sourcing remains limited. From the 20 manufacturing companies who report on any kind of renewable electricity sourcing, 13 (65%) reported purchasing RECs. RECs have been shown to have a limited impact on real decarbonisation.

Top Brands Fare Dismally in Latest Climate Ratings; Only H&M and Puma above Average; Shein Scores 2.5/100

Fashion has some bad news for the planet. Most brands are actively “greenwashing” their emissions with none of the companies assessed reporting transparently on the terms, value invested or availability to suppliers, says a new Stand.earth report.

Staff Writer

Cyber Security / Data Breach

22 January 2024

4 minutes

Based on VF Corp’s preliminary analysis from its ongoing investigation, the company estimates that the "threat actor" stole personal data of approximately 35.5 million individual consumers.

Hackers Stole Personal Data of 35.5 million Customers, VF Corp Admits in Amended Regulatory Filing

Hackers had disrupted operations of lifestyle apparel brand VF Corp in December leading to a breach of personal data of about 35.5 million consumers. The company has revealed the extent of the breach in an amended regulatory filing.

Staff Writer

Sustainability Tool / Higg FEM

3 November 2023

2 minutes

Higg FEM 4.0 was built on member and stakeholder feedback collected over the past two years. It reflects the input of over 140 representatives across 12 Member Expert Teams (METs), including 62 representing manufacturers, 57 representing brands/retailers, 10 service providers, and five representing affiliate members.

SAC, Worldly Launch 4.0 version of Higg Facility Environmental Module

The 4.0 version of the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) tool that promises to deliver better data quality is out.

Staff Writer

Going Circular / New Initiative

4 July 2023

3 minutes

The CTI Fashion Initiative was unveiled at the recent Global Fashion Summit in copenhagen as a new collaboration to propel the adoption of circularity in the fashion industry.

New Initiative Launched Based on Circular Transition Indicators

The just-concluded Global Fashion Summit unveiled the CTI Fashion Initiative that seeks to align incentives, standardise circularity measures and unlock innovative business models for both industry players and consumers across the textile-fashion value chain.

Staff Writer

Footwear Innovation / Regenerative Rubber

19 April 2023

4 minutes

VF Corp Takes Long Footwear Stride with First Regenerative Rubber Supply System

Fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate VF Corporation is rolling out collections that take advantage of regeneratively-sourced natural rubber, made possible through its pilot programme in Thailand with regenerative design firm, Terra Genesis.

Staff Writer

PRESS RELEASE / Financials

8 March 2023

2 minutes

VF Corporation Closes Second €500 Million Green Bond to Support Key Sustainability Initiatives

DENVER, U.S.: VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, announced the closing of a €500 million green bond offering, representing its second green bond issued; the inaugural green bond was issued in 2020. An amount equivalent to the net proceeds from the offering has been dedicated to advance programs...

Granted / Climate Fund

14 February 2023

3 minutes

The VF Foundation is focusing investments on circular and regenerative practices in fashion and apparel, including promising innovations to reduce textile waste, support local farmers and fuel green jobs as a transformative solution.

VF Foundation Announces $8.3 million Grants for 60 Equitable and Sustainable Future Projects

The VF Foundation has announced grants to the tune of $8.3 million for 60 equitable and sustainable future projects that are aimed at ensuring a more diverse representation in the apparel, footwear and outdoor industries.

Staff Writer

GHG Emissions / Brand Progress

1 November 2022

3 minutes

By signing the UN Fashion Charter, all of the brands assessed in the study have committed to setting meaningful emissions reduction goals, but only a few are currently heading in the right direction to reduce emissions and decarbonize their supply chains. It is clear that the industry has a long way to go to make its actions align with its words, the Stand.earth report remarked.

Last Year's Promises Belied: Top Fashion Brands Instead Have Increased Emissions in 2022

In spite of all the tall promises made last year, the global fashion industry instead increased its emissions in 2022. Only one—Levi’s—of the top ten brands assessed showed any promise, a Stand.earth report released Tuesday has revealed.

Special Correspondent

Regenerative Agriculture / ZQRX

29 June 2022

3 minutes

The partnership between Land to Market and The New Zealand Merino Company will accelerate the use of regeneratively grown materials for the fashion industry.

Merino: Strategic Partnership Launched to Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture

A strategic partnership will help growers across 3.7 million acres of land in New Zealand to boost regenerative agriculture and monitor the resulting ecological outcomes to strive for a more sustainable future.