# Fashion industry sustainability initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fashion-industry-sustainability-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-28T04:23:52.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Major fashion and retail entities have launched separate initiatives aimed at improving environmental sustainability within global supply chains. In late September 2026, Amazon, Stella McCartney, and Canopy co-founded The Climate Pledge Fashion Coalition. Supported by the World Economic Forum, this group of over 60 signatories aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The coalition focuses on scaling next-generation fibers and manufacturing processes to lower the ‘green premium’ of sustainable materials, helping them reach price parity with traditional fibers. Shortly thereafter, Levi Strauss & Co., Marks & Spencer, and Schneider Electric established the Fashion Renewable Collaborative (FRC). This initiative targets the textile production stage, which accounts for more than 50% of the apparel industry’s total emissions. The FRC provides suppliers with digital training and resources, such as guidance on power purchase agreements and on-site renewable production, to accelerate the transition to clean energy. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Levi Strauss and Marks & Spencer launch fashion renewable energy initiative Levi Strauss, Marks & Spencer, and Schneider Electric launched the Fashion Renewable Collaborative to help fashion suppliers transition to renewable energy and reduce industry emissions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/levi-strauss-and-marks-spencer-launch-fashion-renewable-energy-initiative ### 2026-09-23: Amazon co-founds Climate Pledge Fashion Coalition Amazon, Stella McCartney, and Canopy have launched The Climate Pledge Fashion Coalition to scale sustainable materials and help over 60 industry partners reach net-zero carbon by 2040. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-co-founds-climate-pledge-fashion-coalition --- Cite as: Fashion industry sustainability initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fashion-industry-sustainability-initiatives