an inclusive and multidimensional system for the fashion supply chain sustainability
4sustainability® is an innovative implementation framework and a registered trademark assuring the sustainability performances of fashion & luxury supply chain. The issuing and maintaining of the trademark is conditional to the implementation of one or more initiatives among the six in the 4sustainability roadmap, as well as to the compliance with strict requirements that are continuously monitored. These initiatives coincide with the priorities identified by the Global Fashion Agenda and have one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as their foundation and target.
the distinguishing factors
- a multidimensional implementation, rating and reporting system designed to transparently measure and communicate to the market the maturity level achieved on different sustainability initiatives
- a sole assurance system compliant with major international standards and guidelines that also meets the brands' requirements
- a system that fosters collaboration between supply chain companies and brands, integrating the development needs of the one with the duty of verification and reporting of the other
- a system with an onboard digital platform (Ympact) for smart, real-time data management
the 4sustainability roadmap
Adhesion to the 4sustainability® roadmap takes the form of one or more initiatives to be implemented through the project – constructed on the foundation of a standard protocol, IT tool and dedicated guidelines – and all-encompassing training activities that precede and/or follow completion of the project.
MATERIALS en
4s MATERIALS
conversion to the use of lower impact materials for sustainable production
CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT en
4s CHEM
elimination of toxic and harmful chemicals from production cycles
TRACE en
4s TRACE
process traceability and supply chain monitoring
PEOPLE en
4s PEOPLE
growth of organizational well-being
PLANET en
4s PLANET
conscious use of resources to reduce environmental impact
CYCLE en
4s CYCLE
development of reuse, recycling and sustainable design practices
the digital report
With the release of the 4sustainability brand, each company will be entitled to its own web page accessible from the 4S COMPANIES section of this site. This page is conceived as a digital report which shows through selected KPIs, for each initiative implemented, the sustainability performance achieved and the possibility, where required, to download the complete abstract issued following first or subsequent evaluations.