VF Corporation Signs Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has just signed the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, furthering the company’s commitment to global climate advocacy and engagement.

VF joins more than 40 fashion and apparel industry companies in the shared pursuit of net-zero emissions by 2050, among other specific targets.

Steve Rendle, VF’s Chairman, President and CEO, said: “Prioritizing environmental and social responsibility is foundational to who we are and how we operate at VF. As one of the largest companies in our industry, we look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with our peers in the effort to pursue long-term, sustainable solutions to climate change.”

Climate action is a central pillar of VF’s sustainability strategy. In 2015, the company announced its goal to use 100 percent renewable energy in all owned and operated facilities worldwide by 2025. Its primary corporate offices in the Americas, Asia Pacific and European regions are LEED Platinum or LEED Gold Certified, and its new Antwerp, Belgium, office is rated BREEAM Excellent. Currently, VF is working to establish science-based climate targets with the goal to announce them later this year.

The Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action becomes another platform for VF to advocate for strong climate action in support of the Paris Climate Agreement. VF is also a signatory of the American Business Act on Climate Pledge and the We Are Still In movement.