Climate and Net Zero Targets
Scope 1 and 2: No – 50% reduction by 2030 against 2018 baseline

Scope 3: No – 30% reduction by 2030 against 2018 baseline

Mid-term (2035/2040) milestones: No

Net Zero Roadmap: No

Renewable Energy Targets
Own operations RE target: Yes – Bestseller is committed to using 100%renewable electricity. In 2023-24, through a PPA for solar power, we could cover the operations of our owned and operated buildings in Europe with 100% renewable electricity. Renewable energy remains the primary driver for reaching 85% GHG drop compared to baseline in scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Supply chain RE target: No but company is doing interesting things. Alongside others including H&M Group, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), brand is collaborating to develop the first utility-scale offshore wind project in Bangladesh. If approved, this 500 MW project is expected to start operations in 2028. It will provide low-carbon energy to Bangladesh’s grid, reducing GHG emissions by about 725,000 tons every year. To facilitate collective action by brands, Global Fashion Agenda and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners are inviting additional fashion brands to support this USD 100 million (EUR 92 million) fund.

Thermal Coal Phase Out
2030 Coal Phase-out Target: Yes – Brand has a goal to phase out on-site coal as energy source within Tier 1 and Tier 2 by 2028.

Thermal energy transition/ electrification: Clear goals on coal –
We do not onboard new garment suppliers (tier 1) using onsite coal-fired boilers, and we support existing ones to transition to cleaner alternatives. Material suppliers (tier 2) using onsite coal must have a credible phase-out plan with clear milestones and actions in order for them to be onboarded. We regularly monitor progress and provide support through training programmes. No detail on electrification.

Transparency
Emissions data: Yes – shares details for purchased goods, logistics and capital goods. Provides a percentage breakdown by supply chain tier, but not geography.

Supply chain energy data: No but it does provide a useful breakdown for a factory in Bangladesh, which would provide a good model for the rest of its data. Additionally, in climate impact, breaks it down by Tier 1-4.

Supplier lists published: No. Shares list for Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Supplier list link

Training, feasibility studies, and non-financial support for climate action
Yes. Brand is part of Aii Future Supplier initiative. Also has 30 key Bangladeshi suppliers participate in FWD>>ENV programme. Through this programme collaborate with factories to improve environmental performance and train. Developed in partnership with Bangladeshi consultancy ERI, the programme’s curriculum offers comprehensive training in environmental supply chain management, leadership. This means the number of suppliers now enrolled in FWD>>ENV covers 78% of all volume sourced in the country, or 36% of BESTSELLER’s total sourcing volume globally.

Additional, targeted support for transition planning: Yes. Part of Aii Future Supplier initiative. Specific solar case study in Bangladesh.

Financial Support for Decarbonization
Loans and financing: Yes through FSI – creating preferential loan agreements.

Collective financing initiatives: No evidence

Direct/debt-free financing: No evidence

Responsible/equitable buying to enable climate action
Purchasing decisions incentivize climate action: Says – BESTSELLER requires all factories involved in the creation of our products to have a clearly defined and effectively implemented Environmental Management System. An effective EMS is essential in order to understand and address potential risks and impacts, to achieve legal compliance, and to work towards continuous environmental improvement.

Equitable/long-term sourcing to enable climate action: Not said explicitly

Prices enable climate action: Not said explicitly

Climate Adaptation
Adaptation/worker just transition training funded or provided: Unclear if adaption training could be through Future Supplier Initiative.

Emergency support developed with local groups: Has worked with local communities but specific to emergency support. Says: Engaging with nature and communities is essential to address our environmental and social impact. This involves collaborating with local communities and environmental organisations to protect biodiversity, conserve resources, and ensure fair and equitable treatment of all impacted communities.

Decarbonization Progress
Reducing manufacturing emissions: While the company reduced emissions from last year, this is still an 11% increase from the 2018 baseline.

Increasing supply chain renewable electricity: No evidence

Coal phase out transition progress: No evidence

Commitment to phase out fossil fuel-derived fibers
No. Brand communicates that by 2025, it will source 50% of our polyester from recycled polyester or other alternatives.

Deforestation-free materials
Brand communicated it has hosted its own training, giving information on energy efficiency, accessing renewable energy and developing climate transition plans. After the training, the Armani Group requested to Tier 1 and 2 suppliers data on energy consumption and atmospheric emissions through the sharing of surveys, questionnaires and data collection files.
The percentage of suppliers with access to training was equal to around 50% of production volumes, according to responseAdditional, targeted support for transition planning: No evidence

Man-made Cellulosic Fibers:

Low-carbon materials
Yes – great example and transparency on value invested. Since 2021, Invest FWD has invested over DKK 150 million in eight innovators. This includes DKK 10 million invested in 2023-24. Alongside these equity investments, we are currently part of 15 different material innovation projects. Following the launch of our Fashion FWD strategy

Increasing Circularity
Bestseller does not have specific goal on just recycled cotton, but does have an organic cotton goal: by 2025, Bestseller will source 30% from organic or in-conversion cotton, and reported investing more than DKK 23 million into its direct-to-farm cotton programme in FY23-24. Committed to increasing the use of preferred materials year-on-year until all products are made using materials with a lower environmental impact. Communicates it has partnered with CYCLO, a Bangladeshi recycled cotton fibre firm that recycles the hundreds of tonnes of cotton fabric discarded daily as cutting waste.
Bestseller offers repair through in-store stations, but no resale.

Target & increase recycled cotton
No specific goal on just recycled cotton. Unclear on time-bound broad material goals: Committed to increasing our use of preferred materials year-on-year until all our products are made using materials with a lower environmental impact. Communicates it has partnered with CYCLO, a Bangladeshi recycled cotton fibre firm that recycles the hundreds of tonnes of cotton fabric discarded daily as cutting waste

100% recycled/organic/regen cotton + wool, report on progress
Reports positive organic cotton goal: By 2025, within our cotton supply, we will source 30% from organic or in-conversion cotton.

Support farmers, transition to regen/organic farming
Yes – good example
“In 2023-24, we invested more than DKK 23 million in giving our direct-to-farm cotton programme a leg up.
BESTSELLER’s preferred method for supporting farmers transition from conventionally farmed cotton to the development of transparent and fair production of organic cotton. ”

Resale/repair – % total sales/disclosure on #
Brand offers repair through in-store stations.
No resale offered.

Direct link resale/repair to reduce production
No – says disappointing that few customers take advantage of repair opportunities which is interesting in itself

Materials transparency
Shares material mix: No – only that Cotton remains a significant fibre for BESTSELLER, accounting for over 45 percent of our total usage.

Provides data on units sold: No

Bestseller communicates some positive information about its upstream transportation policies, and does have a target to reduce its emissions from logistics.

The company reported a significant increase (106%) from 2022-23, although it is still an overall decrease against its baseline, which it attributes to increased uses of aviation as a transport mode. Aviation accounted for 6% of the company’s logistics in 2023, well over the 1% benchmark, and the company does not have a commitment to reduce or avoid this mode.

Action to reduce the impact of marine shipping: Some – Brand uses Maersk ECO Delivery, a low-emission biofuel for the majority of sea freight, which is certified as a sustainable fuel by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) body. Signatory to The Arctic Shipping Corporate Pledge.

No targets or evidence of support for zero emission vessels.

Bestseller has recently worked with H&M Group, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), by collaborating to develop the first utility-scale offshore wind project in Bangladesh. If approved, this 500 MW project is expected to start operations in 2028. It will provide low-carbon energy to Bangladesh’s grid, reducing GHG emissions by about 725,000 tons every year. To facilitate collective action by brands, Global Fashion Agenda and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners are inviting additional fashion brands to support this USD 100 million (EUR 92 million) fund.