This commitment to renewable energy sourcing is crucial for Lululemon’s endeavour toward achieving net zero target. The company notes that core tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers represent more than 75% of its production volume.
The commitment is a result of Stand.earth’s multi-year initiative that pushed the apparel company to shift its supply chain from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
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The organisation acknowledges Lululemon’s significant strides towards this 50% renewable electricity goal and stresses that the real impact on the climate will be determined by how effectively the commitment is put into practice and held accountable. It commends Lululemon for aiming to prioritise impactful renewable electricity solutions and minimise reliance on lower-impact Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), showing a genuine dedication to climate action. This prioritisation must translate into concrete policies and investments to aid suppliers in making the switch to renewables.
Stand.earth executive director Todd Paglia said: “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. This announcement reflects years of dedicated effort from community members, advocates, and consumers who want to see real climate progress from their favourite 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 goal reflects an increasing consumer expectation for climate accountability within the global fashion industry.
While applauding this pledge, Stand.earth also points out that overall energy consumption encompasses more than just electricity.
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By GlobalDataThermal processes like dyeing, not covered under this specific sub-target, account for most manufacturing emissions.
Although Lululemon has committed to eliminating on-site coal usage by 2030 and is taking steps to encourage supplier action, it must also enhance transparency around coal phase-out and focus on transitioning thermal processes to renewable energy.
Stand.earth senior corporate climate campaigner Rachel Kitchin said: “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. 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.”
