While Brussels has just approved the methodological framework for eco-score in the fashion industry, France is taking the lead with a more ambitious version directly aimed at consumers. Already in use at Des Petits Hauts fashion brand, it will be voluntary.
On May 14, the European Commission approved the methodological framework for measuring the impact of the eco-score in the fashion and footwear sectors. Based on the PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) method, which includes 16 criteria, this score incorporates carbon footprint, water consumption and natural resource consumption. Significant change from the initial project: this environmental score cannot be communicated to consumers, either on labels or in marketing. Europe is limiting it to
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Morgane Monteiro
Journalist
Journaliste économique pour mind Retail depuis 2024, j’analyse la transformation digitale du commerce.
Sophie Baqué
Chief Editor of mind Retail