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

Kim Hellström

Climate Action / H&M Group

20 May 2025

7 minutes

The H&M Group has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Lightsource bp for its 125MW Second Division solar project in Texas, US.

We’re Not Waiting for Perfect Solutions; We’re Moving Now with Tools Available: H&M

As the fashion industry struggles to firm up a roadmap towards decarbonisation, one of the players that has been pro-active in trying to clean up its supply chain is the H&M Group. Kim Hellström, Senior Sustainability Manager, Climate at the Group speaks at length about the challenges in decarbonising the supply chain.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

Exclusive

Climate Action / Decarbonisation

11 March 2025

7 minutes

A major challenge is the industry’s reliance on fossil fuel-based thermal energy for process heating (e.g., steam production and thermal oil heating) which contributes to substantial carbon dioxide emissions.

Brands Should Commit to Electrification Targets and Provide Financial Support to Suppliers in Building Renewable Electricity Capacity

An Apparel Impact Institute report calls upon apparel brands, textile manufacturers, policymakers, and financial institutions to take immediate action to accelerate decarbonisation even as it urges brands to commit to electrification targets and provide financial support to suppliers in building renewable electricity capacity and adoption, ensuring a more resilient and cost-effective supply chain.