Decarbonization
Fashion Decarbonization Pathways by Segment – June 2025
On the 20th of June 2025, Paris Good Fashion and Argon&Co, with the support of DEFI, presented the Fashion Decarbonisation Pathways, during Paris Good Fashion’s Midsummer Camp at the Domaine de Chaalis.
➔ Read our Fashion Decarbonisation Pathways here
ACT Assessment of SHEIN’s Decarbonization Strategy – June 2025
As part of the work to establish a sectoral decarbonization trajectory for the fashion industry (luxury, mass, premium vs. ultra-fast fashion), Paris Good Fashion conducted an evaluation of the credibility of SHEIN’s decarbonization strategy using the ACT Fashion Assessment Methodology.
Results: Based on the public data provided by SHEIN, the company’s decarbonization strategy received a score of 3.2 E out of 20. The ACT Fashion assessment is based on information from SHEIN’s 2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report, as well as the details published by SHEIN on May 23, 2025, regarding the validation of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) objectives.
➔ Read Shein’s ACT Evaluation 2025 here
➔ Read Shein’s ACT Evaluation 2024 here
Data Analysis – March 2025
With the aim of developing a tangible sectoral trajectory, we conducted an analysis of key databases and data sources used in France and internationally. To better identify and understand gaps and biases, we interviewed 12 experts.
➔ Read our Data Analysis here
Quantitative Definition of Segments (Luxury, Mass, Premium, Ultra Fast Fashion) – February 2025
To create a sectoral trajectory truly adapted to market segments, we carried out a study to achieve a clear, precise, and quantitative segmentation of the main fashion sectors (Luxury, Mass, Premium, and Ultra-Fast Fashion). This segmentation is based on the analysis of over 30 brands and hundreds of products. The main differences lie in pricing, material mix, “made in” origin, and product range breadth. This study was conducted with the support of Défi, in collaboration with the ForEver Young Committee, and under the leadership of François Souchet, who has since been conducting in-depth analyses based on this segmentation.
➔ Read our Sector Segmentation here
Reducing Manufacturing Impact – work in progress
The ACT Fashion Assessment Methodology – October 2024
In partnership with ADEME, and with the support of DEFI, we launched the ACT Fashion Assessment Methodology, which enables the evaluation of the credibility of decarbonization strategies among fashion companies (having already completed three carbon assessments). Developed by ADEME and the World Benchmarking Alliance, the ACT methodology was initially adapted to 15 industrial sectors, including chemicals, automotive, glass, and construction. It is strongly recommended by the Banque de France. 180 fashion industry stakeholders contributed to its adaptation for the fashion sector, and 13 companies tested it in the field before its launch. It is now accessible to everyone on the ADEME ACT Initiative website.
Event planning
Parisian’s places index for sustainable events management (French) – September 2021
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Guide to sustainable event planning – June 2021
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Guide to event digitalisation – June 2021
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General Topics
Change Management – work in progress
Decoupling – work in progress
« New business models & degrowth » – work in progress
Paris Good Fashion x Climate Chance study – State of progress of French fashion players in terms of sustainable development. – April 2023
Analysis based on 50 interviews and data collection from 24 companies in the sector.
➔ Read our handbook here
Glossary of sustainability & fashion – October 2022
After publishing a French version of its glossary of sustainability and fashion in April 2022, the French non-profit organization Paris Good Fashion extends the scope of this work by publishing today an English version of its glossary.
➔ Glossary in English
➔ Glossary in French
Citizen Consultation – 2021
How can we act together for sustainable fashion?
Believing in systemic change requires consumer participation. We launched a national citizen consultation in 2020, led by a collective including Galeries Lafayette, Etam, Vestiaire Collective, Eram, Petit Bateau, La Redoute, and Who’s Next.
➔ Read our citizen consultation In French here
➔ Watch the launch of the sustainable fashion’s citizen consultation here
In the press: WWD, Le Journal du Luxe, Les Echos, Le Figaro, FashionNetwork, Geo, CB News, Challenges, Elle, France Info, Gala,Business Insider, L’InfoDurable, Fashion United, Mode in Textile, EcoTextile, Novethic, Goodplanet Mag
How to buy sustainable second-hand fashion? (French) – June 2021
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How to create a sustainable fashion brand? (French) – June 2021
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Paris : Map of sustainable fashion – 2020
Would you like to discover creative brands in Paris? Do you want to access the points of sale, concept stores, multi-brand, or flagship stores of responsible brands? Do you prefer second-hand stores? Are you looking for environmentally friendly dry cleaners? Places for repairs? To recycle? This map will be there to help you.
➔ Take a look at our map here
The self-diagnosis – 2019
This tool was designed by the Sidièse agency after consulting key members of the association and analyzing existing tools. It is intended for any structure or any actor who wishes to embark on the path of transition by asking themselves the right questions. This self-diagnosis consists of 80 questions from eco-design to consumer relations. This reference system should enable everyone to qualify their progress and to look for the right solutions.
➔ Take a look at the self-diagnostic guidlines here
➔ Find here, our selection of reports, studies and ressources provided by our members and partners.
Logistics – hangers & polybags
Mapping of Hanger and Polybag Recycling Operators in 8 French Cities – November 2024
Following our work on reducing, reusing, and recycling hangers and polybags, we published, together with the I-Care consultancy, and with the support of the Alliance du Commerce and Défi, a map of collection and sorting operators in 8 French cities that facilitate the recycling of hangers and polybags.
➔ Take a look at our mapping here
Guide to Sustainable Transport – September 2024
In collaboration with the Bartle consultancy and contributions from 20 brands and retailers, we published the Guide to Sustainable Transport. Based on a comprehensive assessment, the guide presents concrete solutions for optimizing the decarbonization of transport, particularly by drastically reducing air freight.
➔ Read our handbook here
Plastic hanger & polybag pollution reduction – November 2023
After two years of work (feasibility study, operator tendering, and field testing with 12 brands/37 stores), we achieved a 29% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
➔ Read the Opportunities study in French here – March 2022
➔ Read the projet presentation in French here – May 2022
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Reusable packaging– 2022
With Make.org Foundation and Wavestone, Paris Good Fashion launched “En mode colis réutilisable”, a collective campaign involving brands, e-commerce platforms, and consumers to promote reusable packaging in e-commerce.
➔ Take a look at our working group here – June 2022
➔ Read the project’s FAQ in French here – June 2022
Raw Materials
Regenerative practices of cotton farming (French) – July 2021
➔ Read our report in French here
Code of conduct of regenerative agriculture (French) – April 2021
➔ Read our handbook in French here
Collectif Tricolor – 2019
Paris Good Fashion supports the Tricolor Collective, initiated by Pascal Gautrand, aiming to revive the wool industry in France.
➔ Press release in French – Launch of Collectif Tricolor here
➔ Visit the collective’s web site here
Image Production
Guidelines for sustainable photo & film production (French) – September 2021
➔ Read our handbook in French here
IFM x Kering Sustainability Chair
Sustainable Fashion Horizons Conferences – 2024
Following the project initiated by PGF x IFM as part of the IFM x Kering Sustainability Chair’s call for projects, CFEY launched a new conference series on sustainable business models. The first guest was Vanessa Barboni Hallik, founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow. In April, the second conference welcomed Hasna Kourda, co-founder & CEO of Save Your Wardrobe. More conferences are scheduled to begin in September.
➔ Learn more on the Sustainable Fashion Horizons web site here
Sustainable fashion Web-series – April 2022
As part of their IFM-Kering Sustainability Certificate, Paris Good Fashion has partnered with 4 students of the Institut de la Mode Française (Garance Bard, Claire Bertail, Brooke Druen et Pooja Ramprabhu) to create – with film producer Cyril Montana – a web-series that will follow the lives of students of Institut Français de la Mode in an efficient and creatively conceptualized way to raise awareness about topics in sustainable fashion such as awakening environmental altruism and activism, upcycling, greenwashing, labor safety crisis, fast fashion, etc.
➔ Wactch the pitch here
➔ Wacth the pilot here
Awareness & Training
Stores & Buildings – Raising awareness of best practices to reduce impacts – April 2023
As part of the PGF x LVMH Green Store & Building Challenge, for which we are preparing the 2023 edition, we are pleased to share with you this guide to identify the main levers for action.
➔ Read our handbook here
Airtable of CSR trainings adapted to the fashion sector – January 2023
Thanks to the commitment of Conscious Fashion, Ethiwork & Lisaa, we have put online an AIRTABLE tool which lists more than 60 adapted training courses in a qualified way. Whether you are an individual or a company, this tool aims to facilitate the identification of training courses, according to skills, duration, format (short, slow, continuing education…) and it is accessible to all.
➔ Take a look at the Airtable here
Traceability
Overview of Traceability & Transparency Solutions – October 2022
Led by PGF with Belharra Numérique and the Bali Chair, this report presents the state of traceability solutions. Based on the ongoing PhD work of Pantxika Ospital and co-written with engineer Bixente Demarcq.
➔ Take a look at our working group here
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