H&M releases conscious actions sustainability report

Source: H&M

H&M has published its Conscious Actions Sustainability Report for 2010. Both the report and a summary are available to read online and to download here. Among other things, the report reveals the following: 

H&M announced a target for all cotton to come from more sustainable sources by 2020. A total of 68,000 cotton farmers were educated on more sustainable farming practices through an active engagement in Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). 2010 also saw the first cotton harvest from the BCI. H&M used more organic cotton than ever before, a total of 15,000 tonnes. This is an increase of 77 % compared with 2009 and it makes H&M one of the largest users of organic cotton in the world. 1,600 tonnes of recycled materials were turned into new clothes. H&M played an active role in forming the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, working to create a universal index to show the environmental impact and fair labor practices for clothing and footwear production. (Picture: H&M store in Paris, France)

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25.04.2011