What is the Fashion Pact?

Have you ever heard of the Fashion Pact? I hadn't until two weeks ago, even though it's supposed to be a kind of "revolution" in the fashion industry. First I've heard of it. Thanks for the heads-up.

So, 30 groups have signed the Fashion Pact, which accounts for about 147 brands and represents 20% of players in the textile sector (which is quite a lot, we can say). Among these brands/groups are Nike, Adidas, Kering Group, La Redoute, H&M, Chanel, etc.

So, did you know that the textile industry has a huge impact on the environment: 10% of carbon emissions, 20% of wastewater discharges, 500,000 tons of plastic microfibers in the ocean (from synthetic textile washing like polyester, nylon...)?

So if we continue like this, textiles will account for 60% of carbon emissions by 2030. I find that massive. Frankly, the climate emergency is really getting me down, but that's another topic.

So, what should we focus on to reduce this impact? 3 objectives: climate, biodiversity, and oceans

• 0 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

• 100% renewable energy by 2030 across the entire supply chain

• Elimination of plastic by 2030

From my point of view, the idea is good. I sincerely believe we can find a greener alternative to plastic in our clothes. Maybe by recycling it. But the rest. Who will pay for it? Who will be willing to pay for it? The consumer of a large chain who pays €2 for a tank top? Will they pay €4 because the chain is "clean" in terms of energy but not labor?

Also, I read that these groups signed this Fashion Pact without any obligation for results. So why sign it then? Why be so ambitious? Why not, in essence, "oblige" us companies to pay some kind of green tax? I know we already pay a lot. Did you know we pay a recycling tax? But anyway, this 0 CO² emissions is impossible. For us, organic cotton doesn't grow in France. Problem solved.