Fashion & Apparel

Fashion relies on nature. This includes many popular textiles (e.g. cotton, wool, silk, leather, viscose), as well as supporting natural systems like water and soil. As ecosystems degrade, raw material quality can become less reliable, sourcing costs rise and consumer scrutiny on brands increases.  

Accelerating sustainable fashion  

Apparel and textile companies have significant purchasing power across global supply chains with influence over how fibres are grown, how land is managed and how suppliers operate – and accelerate the transition towards more sustainable fashion. 

By setting ambitious commitments and collaborating across value chains, the industry can deliver meaningful benefits for both nature and people, spanning farms, landscapes, watersheds and the entire fashion ecosystem. 

Our expertise 

The Biodiversity Consultancy works with apparel and textile businesses to build nature strategies grounded in evidence to drive measurable progress, moving from compliance to leadership. We assess nature-related impacts and dependencies across the value chain – from raw material sourcing to end of life. 

Our work includes: 

• mapping nature-related risks across fibre and material supply chains; 
• setting science-based targets aligned to global frameworks; 
• developing actionable roadmaps that translate commitments into practice and transition towards sustainable fashion; and 
• designing metrics and monitoring frameworks to track and report progress credibly.