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Burberry launches ‘ReBurberry Edit’ made from innovative materials, and global roll out of sustainable product labelling

Stuart Mitchell

As part of its industry-leading product sustainability programmes and building on a heritage of innovation, Burberry is launching a curated edit of 26 styles from the Spring/Summer 2020 collection, crafted from the latest sustainable materials used across the Burberry product range. The introduction of the ‘ReBurberry Edit’ coincides with the global roll out of dedicated sustainability labelling across all key-product categories. The labels will, for the first time, provide customers with an insight into the industry-leading environmental and social credentials of the Burberry programme. Underpinned by a truly holistic product-focused…

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Burberry introduces carbon insetting and Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show certified carbon neutral

Stuart Mitchell

Burberry is pleased to announce that its Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show will be certified as carbon neutral as it takes measures to both reduce and offset the carbon emissions tied to the event. Burberry is also creating a Regeneration Fund to support a portfolio of carbon insetting projects to directly tackle the environmental impact of Burberry’s operations. The new insetting projects will be implemented within Burberry’s own supply chain, working to promote biodiversity, restore ecosystems and support the livelihoods of local producers as well as storing carbon at source and…

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Burberry introduces new collection made from ECONYL sustainable nylon

Stuart Mitchell

Burberry has launched a new capsule collection crafted with  ECONYL®, a sustainable nylon yarn made from regenerated fishing nets, fabric scraps and industrial plastic. The ECONYL® capsule, which includes a reinvention of Burberry’s lightweight classic car coat, is just one example of the 50 disruptions Burberry is making throughout its supply chain to create a more circular fashion industry. Pam Batty, VP Corporate Responsibility at Burberry, said of the launch: “Exploring and using innovative materials that foster circularity is central to creating a more sustainable fashion industry. We are proud…

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Burberry announces science based targets, expanding our ambition to build a more sustainable future for fashion

Stuart Mitchell

Building on the environmental targets already included in their Responsibility strategy to 2022, Burberry have set two new, ambitious climate goals approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi): Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 95% by 2022 from a 2016 base year Reduce absolute scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2030 from a 2016 base year The scope 1 and 2 target focus on emissions from their direct operations (including electricity and gas consumption at their stores, offices, internal manufacturing and distribution sites), while the…

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