The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is an industry-wide group of 40+ leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, manufacturers, non-governmental organisations, academic experts and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency working to reduce the environmental and social impacts of apparel and footwear products within the industry.
Now incorporated as a standalone non-profit organisation, the SAC is leading the development of a Sustainable Product Index – a method for accurately assessing the social and environmental impacts of apparel products across their whole life cycle.
The adidas Group has been a SAC member since October 2010 and is involved in developing the Sustainable Product Index as well as being active in several of the working groups. In 2011, the adidas Group and its brands piloted the Version 1 of the apparel index with nearly 20 different products.
The indexing development within SAC is a complex, challenging and rewarding activity for all engaged members and requires the utmost collaboration and alignment. The adidas Group will continue to support its development.