184-2 Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP), 2010

Summary

The Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (updated Feb 2010) sets out agreed stakeholder actions from the clothing/fashion industry and support organisations to improve the sustainability of clothing in the following priority areas: (1) Improving Environmental Performance across the supply chain; (2) Consumption trends and behaviour; (3) Awareness, media, education & networks; (4) Creating market drivers; (5) Traceability across the supply chain (ethics, trade & environment). The Sustainable Clothing Roadmap aims to improve the environmental and social performance of clothing, building on existing initiatives and by co-ordinating action by key clothing supply chain stakeholders.

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Issuer

United Kingdom

Year

2010

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Retail trade
Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Education

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals