China Textile Federation launches drafting of "Carbon Neutrality Store Standards"

The kick-off meeting for the standard drafting of the "Technical Specifications for Carbon Neutralization Store Evaluation in the Textile and Garment Industry" was recently held in Shanghai.

It is understood that in May this year, under the promotion of the Social Responsibility Office of the China Textile Industry Federation, China Textile Information Center took the lead in launching the standard drafting of the "Technical Specifications for Carbon Neutralization Store Evaluation in the Textile and Garment Industry", and formed the first batch of standard working groups with Anta Sports, Bosideng, Semima Clothing, Decathlon China, H M China and other brands.

Retail stores play a vital role as a bridge between consumers and brands. The Social Responsibility Office of China Textile Federation found in the promotion study of the 30.60 Carbon Neutralization Acceleration Plan that stores, as the direct operation place of retail brands and the main window for consumer contact, will become a perspective prism for brand enterprises 'carbon emissions. Through the daily operations of stores, the carbon emissions of retail brands can be clearly demonstrated, including from store energy use, logistics and distribution, product display to consumer behavior patterns. Retail stores are not only places to sell products, but also a key part of the brand's carbon footprint, reflecting the brand's practical efforts in sustainable development and carbon emission reduction.

The relevant person in charge of the Social Responsibility Office of China Textile Association said that overall, stores, as an important observation point for retail brand carbon emissions, cover multiple dimensions from energy use, logistics and distribution, architectural design to consumer behavior. Therefore, stores are not only places for retail brands to display goods and services, but also a key vehicle for measuring a brand's commitment to sustainable development. Brands can optimize store operations to promote the reduction of their carbon emissions, enhance their environmentally friendly image, and also provide consumers with a greener and healthier shopping environment.

It is understood that many well-known brands have begun to invest heavily in green infrastructure, using their global store network to demonstrate their environmental commitment. For example, some multinational retail brands have built "zero-carbon stores" in multiple countries and regions, and pass on the concept of sustainable development to consumers through interactive experiences, digital screens and promotional activities in stores. Consumers can not only purchase environmentally friendly products in these stores, but also learn about the brand's efforts in environmental protection, sustainable production chains and social responsibility.

In order to better carry out the formulation of carbon-neutral store standards, the Social Responsibility Office of the China Textile Federation, with the support of the Shanghai Fashion Week Organizing Committee, also held SDG Talk Green Store: Sustainable Consumption Transmission Gate Forum on the eve of the standards launch meeting to provide public warm-up and guidance discussions for the standards launch meeting.