2025 Methodology update

Many garment-producing countries face significant barriers to generating and accessing renewable energy. We are seeking evidence of major fashion brands taking action to support national or sub-national renewable energy or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, as well as policies aimed at expanding access to renewable electricity procurement options in key supply chain markets.

Major fashion brands should use their substantial purchasing power within supply chains to advocate for an end to investments in coal power stations or fossil fuel infrastructure linked to their operations in regions where clean energy procurement options are unavailable.

We are specifically looking for evidence of the following actions:

- Advocacy for an end to investments in coal power stations or fossil fuel infrastructure connected to supply chains.

- Support for national or sub-national renewable energy or GHG reduction targets.

- Support for green-energy-focused economic recovery packages.

- Support for policies that enhance access to renewable electricity procurement options in key supply chain markets.

Please provide links to published letters or other relevant examples where available, along with dates and details of involvement.

Refer to these examples: Statement of Mutual Aspiration in Indonesia and Joint Statement of Support for High-Ambition Power Development Planning in Vietnam

Brands who engage in 24/7 Coalitions e.g. Climate Group's 24/7 Carbon-Free Coalition, UN Energy's 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact will be awarded points if they are publicly communicated. 

Previous Methodology

In this question you are being asked to identify whether the company discloses evidence of past and current renewable energy advocacy in their supply chain.

Where to look for this information:
- Corporate Social Responsibility report
- Company documents
- Company policies
- Company websites
- Company code of conduct
- Parent company documents (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)
- Parent company policies (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)
- Parent company websites (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)
- Parent company code of conduct (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)

Good keywords for your searches include:
- Renewable energy