Do you need a PhD to decode sustainability certifications?

Feel like you need a PhD just to decode which sustainability certification, framework, or policy your brand should chase (or prep for)? 🧩🌱 Let me try and help a bit.

Reality check: the fashion apparel and lifestyle industries have A LOT of choices when it comes to sustainability frameworks, here’s at least 39 to compare (frameworks, certifications, policies). Just click on and zoom in. This is a handy cheat sheet matrix for a point to kick off your sustainable biz from. 

The cost of “doing the right thing” swings wildly. If you decide to use this, have your gatekeeper fact-check and collect primary information.

Examples of brands using these are listed in the last column and include Nike, Levis’Store, H&M, LVMH, Stella McCartney, Patagonia, EILEEN FISHER, INC., adidas, lululemon, ZARA, UNIQLO, Avery Dennison, HUGO BOSS, SHEIN, and others.

Working as a sustainability leader for a brand takes a huge amount of patience, due diligence, and a certain willingness to bring a lot of knowledge while simultaneously knowing nothing. It's imperative that you can "enjoy the ride".

This should help you get started, and reach out if you want me to help! #sustainabilityintelligence

Just some of the sustainable fashion benchmarks used to help develop sustainable business models for textile, fashion, and apparel industry stakeholders.