To achieve this, the agenda outlines the five priorities that industry leaders must focus on, providing insights on the current status, urgency and potential solutions for each of the following:

1. Respectful and secure work environments
2. Better wage systems
3. Circular systems
4. Efficient use of resources
5. Smart Material Choices

The range of priorities ensures a balanced approach with two covering social considerations (respectful and secure work environments and better wage systems), two addressing environmental concerns (efficient use of resources and smart material choices), and one that combines both aspects (circular systems).

Alongside these priorities the report also considers the internal and external enablers that are needed to support businesses working towards ambitious sustainability strategies.

In comparison to previous editions of the agenda, this will be a lasting framework and future Fashion CEO Agenda reports will present an analysis of industry progress based on the 2021 framework.

Morten Lehmann, Chief Sustainability Officer, Global Fashion Agenda, says: 

“The Fashion CEO Agenda is designed to inform and guide fashion industry leaders to make the right decisions to enable people and the environment to prosper. Though implementing changes may seem like an uphill battle, we will face grave consequences if we do not act. Leaders have the power and the knowledge to take bold steps now that will determine our future and the lives of future generations.”

Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability Officer, Kering, says: 

“Fashion and biodiversity are interlinked, and through ambitious commitments to reduce our collective impacts on nature and shifting to more circular systems, while at the same time protecting and restoring biodiversity, we can reverse the trajectory we are on. Joint agendas like the Global Fashion Agenda, and its Fashion CEO Agenda, can help our industry set goals and reach consensus, which will also help power innovation and the solutions we need to create lasting change”

Noel Kinder, Chief Sustainability Officer, NIKE, Inc., says: 

“Every company has a footprint. Our goal is, and always will be, that Nike’s footprint helps to shape a better world. In a value chain that is global and highly complex, we are focused on systems change and relentless collaboration across our industry and beyond. Together with Global Fashion Agenda and its members, we’re determined to do our part to advance our collective efforts for the planet – to do better, scale better and be better.”

Amina Razvi, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, says:

“The Fashion CEO Agenda helps set key priorities for the industry to work together in unison, ultimately aligning our efforts so we can achieve our common goals. That strategic framework is necessary to unite the industry in addressing systemic issues that will lead to true industry transformation.”

Bill Foudy, SVP & President, Owned Brand Sourcing and Development, Target, says:

“At Target, caring for both people and the planet guides decisions across our business. And to make a meaningful impact, we know that collaboration is key to reducing our footprint and developing more sustainable products and operations. We are proud to support the Fashion CEO Agenda alongside other strategic partners of the Global Fashion Agenda to help us all achieve the greatest outcome for today and for future generations.”