Katina Boutis
Everlane
Senior Director of Sustainability and Sourcing
Climate transition under the microscope: Addressing progress, inaction and blind spots
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10:50
2024 was the warmest year on record and the first to exceed the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C threshold, according to Copernicus. Despite this urgency, only 37% of brands are on course to meet their 2030 decarbonization goals (State of Fashion 2025). How can brands transform pledges beyond placeholders for meaningful action?
In this session, our panel will explore how brands can course-correct to stay on track for a 1.5°C future, focusing on:
- Accelerating progress: Unlock the potential of Scope 3 emission reductions to meet short- and long-term targets.
- A Just Transition: Hear about the strategies that work – education, long-term partnerships, financial assistance – for long-term supper engagements and partnerships to meet climate goals.
- Water and biodiversity risks: With an average score of17/100 in biodiversity disclosure ratings (Nature Benchmark 2024) and 90% of brands neglecting water risks (Planet Tracker), explore the practical steps to integrate water and biodiversity goals with GHG reduction efforts.