New Look has become the first major UK retailer to join forces with TrusTrace, a global leader in supply chain transparency as the fashion brand takes significant new strides to address its environmental impact.

Last month, the retailer published its Sustainability Report for 2023 and submitted Science Based Targets to the Science Based Targets initiative platform for validation. New Look has now targeted reducing its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 46% by 2031 and reach net zero across scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2040.

“Over the last 18 months, we have embraced our Kind to Our Core’ strategy and made significant progress across our targets,” said Sue Fairley, head of sustainability at New Look. “We are pleased to have submitted our SBTs ahead of schedule which shows our commitment to make significant improvements to our greenhouse gas emissions and net-zero target.”

New Look’s partnership with TrusTrace will allow it greater visibility across its supply chain through to Tier 4 suppliers to help it identify and mitigate responsible sourcing.

“At TrusTrace, we have a vision of the future where all value chains are traceable, circular, and fair and we are excited to partner with New Look to support them in delivering on their sustainability strategy when it comes to responsible sourcing,” said Shameek Ghosh, TrusTrace ceo and co-founder.