Gap Inc. achieves 98% sustainable cotton sourcing

Gap Inc. has achieved 98% sustainable cotton sourcing, according to the company's 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

The report, released Tuesday, provides a detailed overview of Gap Inc.'s progress in fiscal 2023, highlighting key initiatives aimed at driving positive environmental and social impact across its portfolio of brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic , and Athlete.

In particular, Gap Inc. reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable sourcing, with 98% of cotton used coming from more sustainable sources, and significant progress in the adoption of renewable energy, with 58% of electricity used in operated facilities by the company derived from renewable sources starting in 2022. .

Among the initiatives undertaken by Gap Inc. and its partners in 2023 are the launch of the Women + Water Collaborative, an initiative aimed at improving access to safe water and sanitation in India, and the establishment of the Global Action Center for Water Innovation in partnership. with Arvind Limited, focusing on driving innovations in sustainable water management.

Additionally, the company introduced Rise, a collaborative effort aimed at accelerating gender equity across the apparel supply chain, in partnership with organizations such as BSR HERproject, Care and Better Work.

Other key highlights of the report include empowering more than 2.5 million people in the apparel industry to improve their access to clean water and sanitation since 2017, and the successful implementation of Old Navy's This Way ONward program, which has provided invaluable skills and opportunities to more than 19,600 youth since its inception in 2007.

“When Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store in 1969, they bridged the generation gap with clothing and experiences that spoke of a bold new idealism,” said Richard Dickson, CEO of Gap Inc..

“Today, 55 years later, the people of Gap Inc. are still bridging the gap, inspired by our shared humanity, to create a better world. A world where purpose and profit coexist in innovative ideas that improve the well-being of people and the planet.”