Levi Strauss & M&S Launch Fashion Renewable Collaborative to Scale Supplier Decarbonization
Event summary
- Levi Strauss & Co. and Marks & Spencer launched the Fashion Renewable Collaborative (FRC) on September 22, 2026, to accelerate renewable electricity adoption in fashion supply chains.
- The initiative, supported by Schneider Electric’s SE Advisory Services, aims to provide suppliers with tools, knowledge, and support to transition to renewable energy.
- Textile processing accounts for over 50% of the apparel industry’s emissions, making supplier adoption of renewable electricity a critical decarbonization lever.
- The FRC has already registered nearly 500 supplier facilities through related programs, demonstrating growing interest in practical decarbonization pathways.
The big picture
The Fashion Renewable Collaborative addresses a critical gap in the fashion industry’s decarbonization efforts: the fragmented engagement and limited resources available to suppliers. By providing a coordinated approach to renewable electricity adoption, the initiative aims to reduce emissions from textile processing, which accounts for over half of the sector’s emissions. This collaborative model could set a precedent for other industries facing similar supply chain decarbonization challenges.
What we're watching
- Supplier Adoption
- How the FRC’s structured implementation model will affect the pace of renewable electricity adoption among fashion suppliers.
- Industry Collaboration
- Whether additional fashion brands will join the FRC to broaden its impact and accelerate supply chain decarbonization.
- Regulatory Alignment
- The extent to which the FRC’s efforts will align with emerging regulatory requirements for supply chain emissions reductions.