Despite mounting consumer demand for eco-friendly practices, numerous fashion labels have struggled to translate their sustainability pledges into tangible outcomes. Reports reveal a significant gap between the ambitious targets set by brands and their actual progress, with many initiatives lagging behind industry benchmarks. Factors contributing to this shortfall include insufficient investment in sustainable materials, slow supply chain reforms, and a lack of transparency in reporting environmental impacts. Meanwhile, activists and consumers alike continue to call for greater accountability, urging companies to move beyond marketing rhetoric and embrace meaningful change.

Key challenges faced by fashion brands include:

  • Overreliance on conventional textiles with high ecological…