VANCOUVER, B.C.— May 14, 2025 — Lululemon, global performance apparel, footwear, and accessories company, has publicly committed to achieving a 50% renewable electricity target across its core suppliers by 2030. The commitment is being applauded by Stand.earth because it represents an important step in Lululemon’s work to demonstrate a pathway toward delivering on its Net Zero goal. Stand.earth will monitor progress and urges Lululemon to continually prioritize rapid implementation and strong climate ambition.
This development follows Stand.earth’s multi-year campaign urging the apparel maker to transition its supply chain away from fossil fuels and toward clean, renewable energy sources. Stand.earth is excited to see this milestone, and looks forward to seeing more detail about Lululemon’s energy transition strategy in future climate transition plan disclosures and progress reporting.
Lululemon’s steady action and the 50% renewable electricity target represent meaningful progress. Stand.earth emphasizes that implementation and accountability determine the true climate impact of this commitment. Stand.earth applauds Lululemon for signaling a prioritization toward high-impact renewable electricity solutions that lead to tangible climate benefits. Its intent to minimize the use of lower-impact Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) where possible demonstrates a commitment to meaningful climate action. In turn, this prioritization needs to be realized into action with clear policies and investment to support suppliers to make the transition.
“Setting a 2030 renewable electricity target is a meaningful step forward on a long road, and we believe Lululemon has what it takes to go the distance,“ said Todd Paglia, Executive Director at Stand.earth. “This announcement reflects years of dedicated effort from community members, advocates, and consumers who want to see real climate progress from their favorite athleisure brand. Following steady signs of progress by Lululemon, Stand.earth is ending its public campaign, will monitor progress and transition to working with the company and other brands on implementing new and existing commitments.”
Lululemon’s renewable electricity target aligns with growing consumer demand for climate accountability from global fashion brands. While pleased to see this commitment, Stand.earth also notes that the overall energy mix is more than just electricity. Heat-based processes like dyeing – which are not included in this specific sub-target – represent the majority of manufacturing emissions, and while the company has a commitment to eliminate on-site coal by 2030 and demonstrates steps to support action from its suppliers, it must increase its transparency when it comes to phasing out coal, and prioritize transitioning its thermal processes to renewable energy.
“Lululemon has the power to deliver an effective, thoughtful, and lasting energy transition across its global supply chains by meeting this commitment with long-lasting investment and support for its suppliers,” said Rachel Kitchin, Senior Corporate Climate Campaigner at Stand.earth. “We have seen pragmatic action from Lululemon, and the true impact of this commitment will depend on whether Lululemon continues this pace, and ensures that this shift is scaled throughout its supply chain operations, including fully phasing out on-site coal. Moments like this make us hopeful, and we’ll continue to expect ambitious and actionable climate solutions from every major fashion brand, including Lululemon, to ensure this progress scales and accelerates.”
Lululemon’s actions and this new commitment set a strong pace for the company and builds on its ongoing work, which includes key partnerships and investments, such as the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) Clean Energy Procurement Academy, Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC) and material innovators like Geno, Samsara Eco and ZymoChem.
Fashion remains one of the world’s most polluting industries, responsible for at least 4% of all climate pollution. Emissions for the sector are forecasted to increase, but actions like those committed to by Lululemon today can and must reverse this trend. With many major brands pursuing renewable energy and transitioning towards sustainability in their supply chains, Lululemon’s new target will be a major momentum-builder toward shifting the sector, making it increasingly difficult for the laggards to ignore their responsibilities. Stand.earth’s upcoming 2025 Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard will provide a detailed analysis of industry-wide progress, building on its foundation of evaluating brands’ energy use, circularity, materials sourcing, and shipping transparency.
Posted: May 14, 2025
Source: Stand.earth
