Lululemon has pledged to achieve its 50 per cent renewable electricity target across its core suppliers by 2030.
Environmental organisation Stand.earth has applauded Lululemon’s commitment, noting it represents a significant step towards its Net Zero ambition.
“Setting a 2030 renewable electricity target is a meaningful step forward on a long road, and we believe Lululemon has what it takes to go the distance,“ said Todd Paglia, Executive Director at Stand.earth.”
“This announcement reflects years of dedicated effort from community members, advocates, and consumers who want to see real climate progress from their favorite athleisure brand.”
However, Stand.earth also noted that heat-intensive processes such as dyeing, which fall outside the scope of Lululemon’s electricity-specific target, account for the bulk of emissions in apparel manufacturing.
While Lululemon has pledged to eliminate on-site coal use by 2030 and has begun supporting supplier-led climate action, Stand.earth urged the company to improve transparency around its coal phase-out plans and to prioritise transitioning thermal processes to renewable energy.
“Lululemon has the power to deliver an effective, thoughtful, and lasting energy transition across its global supply chains by meeting this commitment with long-lasting investment and support for its suppliers,” said Rachel Kitchin, Senior Corporate Climate Campaigner at Stand.earth.
“Moments like this make us hopeful, and we’ll continue to expect ambitious and actionable climate solutions from every major fashion brand, including Lululemon, to ensure this progress scales and accelerates.”