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ACS Clothing's Climate Report
Submitted on 2025-03-11
The SME Reporting Tool
Introduction *
Commitment and Targets *
Own Emissions *
Value Chain Emissions *
(optional)
Climate Solutions *
(optional)
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk *
(optional)
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
Version 3.0
Introduction *
1.1 Reporting year
*2024
1.1.1 Reporting period
*from 1.2024 to 12.2024
1.2 Describe your business activities
*ACS is Europe’s leading circular fashion hub, specialising in rental, resale, repair, refurbishment, returns management, repurposing, recycling, and remanufacturing to extend garment life and reduce textile waste. As a B Corp-certified company, ACS integrates AI, automation, and sustainable garment care technologies to cut emissions and water use while promoting a just transition to a circular economy. Committed to social impact, ACS provides Living Wage employment, prioritising diverse and disadvantaged communities, and collaborates with educational institutions to develop green skills and workforce training. Aligning with UN SDGs—including Responsible Consumption (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Decent Work (SDG 8)—ACS is transforming fashion into a sustainable, responsible, and inclusive industry.
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year
*153
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Full-time equivalent
1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary
*Parent company
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2030
2.1.1 Base year
*2019
2.2 Near-term target
*99.5% of absolute scope 1 emission reduction from my base year by 2023
100 of absolute scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2023
50 of absolute scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2025
75 of absolute total emission reduction from my base year by 2026
90 of absolute total emission reduction from my base year by 2030
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*ACS Clothing Ltd. is committed to achieving net zero emissions through ambitious near-term targets, prioritizing Scope 1 & 2 reductions and addressing its largest footprint in Scope 3. By 2023, ACS reduced 99.5% of Scope 1 emissions and 100% of Scope 2 emissions through electrification and renewable energy. By 2025, ACS aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 50%, focusing on sustainable sourcing, supplier engagement, and circular business models. By 2026, the company targets a 75% total emissions reduction, increasing to 90% by 2030, ensuring near net-zero impact with only minimal reliance on carbon removals. ACS embeds sustainability into its growth strategy, leveraging AI, automation, and circular economy innovations to scale climate action effectively.
Own Emissions *
3.1 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a plan and is taking action
*Yes
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*2120.93 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy
*2109.02 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*3.688 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions
*158.2 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.
*ACS Clothing Ltd. has taken significant steps to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions, focusing on renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency improvements, and operational optimisations. The company operates on 100% renewable electricity for its facilities, eliminating Scope 2 market-based emissions.
Key actions include:
- Mandatory Diesel Use for Sprinkler Testing – ACS is required to use diesel for weekly sprinkler system testing, which remains a minor but necessary source of emissions.
- Refrigerant Management – Refrigerants are periodically topped up as part of essential cooling system maintenance, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
- Energy Efficiency Upgrades – Investment in AI-driven energy management, LED lighting, heat recovery technology, and high-efficiency HVAC systems to optimise energy use.
- Solar Roof Installation (2025) – ACS is installing solar panels to reduce grid electricity transmission losses, further lowering Scope 3 emissions and location-based Scope 2 emissions.
- Sustainable Facility Operations – Use of smart building technology, real-time energy monitoring, and automation to minimise energy waste.
These actions have already resulted in a 99.5% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and the complete elimination of Scope 2 market-based emissions. With the upcoming solar installation, ACS will further reduce its reliance on grid electricity, enhancing sustainability efforts and lowering its overall footprint.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.
*ACS partners with Normative, a leading carbon accounting platform, to measure, track, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
Calculation methodology: Scope 1 emissions, including fuel consumption, refrigerant use, and diesel-powered sprinkler system testing, are calculated using activity-based data with emissions factors from DEFRA and IPCC guidelines. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity are calculated using both location-based and market-based approaches, with data sourced from utility bills and supplier emission factors. ACS has eliminated Scope 2 emissions through 100% renewable energy procurement.
For Scope 3, ACS applies a hybrid methodology using supplier-specific data where available and industry-average emissions factors from Normative’s database. Key Scope 3 categories include purchased goods and services (textiles, packaging), upstream and downstream logistics, employee commuting, and end-of-life garment impact. Normative aligns calculations with the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, ensuring transparent and comparable reporting.
Data accuracy is maintained through prioritization of primary data over secondary estimates. Normative’s AI-powered carbon accounting tool enhances data quality and gap analysis, refining emissions reporting over time. External data sources such as CDP, DEFRA, IPCC, and academic literature provide robust emissions factors.
Through Normative’s automated data integration, continuous improvements in data granularity, and cross-validation with internal operational data, ACS ensures accurate, verifiable, and industry-aligned carbon reporting in line with science-based targets and net-zero commitments.
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?
*Yes
4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions
*867.5 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?
*Yes
ACS Clothing Ltd.\'s 2025 Carbon Reduction Plan targets a 32% reduction in emissions, lowering total carbon output from 871.2 tCO₂e in 2024 to 590 tCO₂e in 2025. Key initiatives include transitioning to net-zero alternative polythene (16% reduction, 140 tCO₂e), implementing reusable packaging (4% reduction, 31 tCO₂e), green shipping adjustments (2% reduction, 20 tCO₂e), employee commute initiatives (3% reduction, 30 tCO₂e), and installing a solar roof (7% reduction, 60 tCO₂e).
Short-term targets over the next 1 to 3 months focus on minimising Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by phasing out diesel use in sprinkler testing and reducing reliance on refrigerants, introducing sustainable polythene alternatives, and promoting staff commuting initiatives to lower transport-related emissions.
Medium-term targets over the next 3 to 12 months include reducing garment ownership at ACS by partnering with manufacturers to minimise inventory-related emissions, transitioning to fully reusable packaging by 2025, installing solar panels to cut reliance on non-renewable energy, and adopting sustainable shipping services such as DPD to lower emissions.
Long-term targets for the next 1 to 5 years include creating a fully paperless factory, lowering IT energy consumption by using only renewed and sustainable IT equipment, sourcing exclusively from local sustainable suppliers to reduce transport emissions, and cutting overall resource consumption by 30% annually while eliminating chemical use.
Progress toward these goals includes minimal current Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with strategies underway to phase out diesel and refrigerants. Sustainable commuting initiatives and alternative packaging trials are progressing, reusable packaging and solar installations are on track for 2025, and initial steps toward a paperless factory and IT sustainability are being implemented. By embedding circularity, emissions reductions, and sustainability-driven innovation into its growth strategy, ACS is setting a benchmark for carbon reduction in the fashion industry.
4.2 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?
*Yes
4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?
*80 of spend
4.3 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?
*Yes
4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.
*ACS partners with Normative, a leading carbon accounting platform, to measure, track, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
Calculation methodology: Scope 1 emissions, including fuel consumption, refrigerant use, and diesel-powered sprinkler system testing, are calculated using activity-based data with emissions factors from DEFRA and IPCC guidelines. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity are calculated using both location-based and market-based approaches, with data sourced from utility bills and supplier emission factors. ACS has eliminated Scope 2 emissions through 100% renewable energy procurement.
For Scope 3, ACS applies a hybrid methodology using supplier-specific data where available and industry-average emissions factors from Normative’s database. Key Scope 3 categories include purchased goods and services (textiles, packaging), upstream and downstream logistics, employee commuting, and end-of-life garment impact. Normative aligns calculations with the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, ensuring transparent and comparable reporting.
Data accuracy is maintained through prioritization of primary data over secondary estimates. Normative’s AI-powered carbon accounting tool enhances data quality and gap analysis, refining emissions reporting over time. External data sources such as CDP, DEFRA, IPCC, and academic literature provide robust emissions factors.
Through Normative’s automated data integration, continuous improvements in data granularity, and cross-validation with internal operational data, ACS ensures accurate, verifiable, and industry-aligned carbon reporting in line with science-based targets and net-zero commitments.
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?
*Yes
5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?
*100 %
5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:
*ACS Clothing Ltd. implements a range of climate solutions and circular business models to drive emissions reduction, waste minimisation, and resource efficiency in the fashion industry. These solutions extend the lifecycle of garments, promote sustainable consumption, and reduce the environmental footprint of fashion production and disposal.
ACS’s climate solutions and circular business models include rental and resale processing, which facilitates clothing rental and recommerce by cleaning, repairing, and preparing garments for repeated use, reducing the demand for new clothing production. Garment repair and refurbishment extend product lifespan by offering professional garment repairs, reconditioning, and remanufacturing, keeping fashion in circulation longer. Reverse logistics and returns management provide sustainable returns handling, ensuring that returned garments are sanitised, repaired, and resold instead of being discarded. Recommerce and pre-loved fashion support brands and retailers in establishing second-hand resale channels, ensuring high-quality fashion items are reintroduced into the market instead of going to landfill.
Repurposing and upcycling convert unsellable or damaged garments into new products, textiles, or materials, preventing textile waste. Recycling and end-of-life solutions partner with specialist textile recyclers to ensure garments that cannot be reused or repurposed are processed responsibly through fibre-to-fibre recycling or converted into industrial materials. Reusable packaging solutions reduce single-use plastic waste by implementing circular, returnable packaging systems, cutting emissions from disposable packaging materials. Carbon and water footprint reduction to minimise the environmental impact of garment processing, reducing energy, water, and chemical consumption.
Sustainable manufacturing partnerships work with brands and manufacturers to develop low-impact production models, reducing waste and emissions through shared inventory ownership and supply chain minimisation. Sustainable logistics and delivery implement low-carbon shipping solutions by working with eco-friendly logistics providers and optimising delivery routes to reduce emissions.
ACS’s circular business models drive systemic change in the fashion industry, making sustainability profitable while addressing key climate and environmental challenges.
5.4 Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions, and third party which has validated the assessment, if any:
*ACS Clothing Ltd. assesses its climate solutions using a science-based methodology aligned with international sustainability standards and industry best practices. The assessment focuses on carbon footprint reduction, resource efficiency, waste minimisation, and circularity impact.
The methodology used to assess climate solutions includes the GHG Protocol and carbon accounting, where ACS measures the emissions impact of its solutions using the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reductions are quantified using Normative’s carbon accounting platform. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools help estimate the carbon and environmental impact of circular business models compared to traditional linear models.
Circularity and resource efficiency metrics are evaluated using the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy Performance Metrics, assessing material recovery rates, product lifespan extension, and waste diversion percentages. Water and energy efficiency analysis is tracked by measuring reductions in water consumption and energy savings from sustainable garment processing and renewable energy adoption, compared against baseline data.
Sustainable supply chain and ESG alignment are benchmarked using the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework, ensuring suppliers align with best practices in emissions reduction and ethical sourcing. ACS promotes responsible supply chain practices by working with key partners to reduce environmental impact. Lifecycle and impact modelling is carried out in collaboration with universities and research partners to model carbon savings from rental, resale, and recycling initiatives, validated against industry standards such as WRAP Textiles 2030.
Third-party validation includes Normative, where ACS\'s carbon footprint is calculated and published through a recognised emissions reporting platform. ACS’s sustainability claims are independently reviewed and validated through its B Corp accreditation, ensuring accountability in circular and climate-positive business practices. ACS aligns its approach with WRAP’s Textiles 2030 initiative, a UK-based voluntary agreement focused on reducing fashion industry emissions and waste. The company also works with academic institutions to develop case studies and verify the effectiveness of circular solutions in reducing environmental impact.
By using data-driven methodologies and third-party validation, ACS ensures that its climate solutions deliver measurable emissions reductions and long-term sustainability impact.
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*ACS Clothing Ltd. has governance processes in place to oversee and implement its climate strategy effectively. These include:
- A governance process in place – ACS has structured climate governance frameworks integrated into its business strategy, decision-making, and reporting processes.
- Person responsible for climate strategy at board level – The chief sustainability officer leads ACS’s climate strategy, ensuring alignment with net zero targets, circular economy principles, and sustainability commitments.
- Other – ACS integrates climate governance through:
- B Corp and ESG oversight to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Third-party carbon reporting via Normative to track and verify emissions reductions.
- Participation in industry initiatives such as WRAP Textiles 2030 to collaborate on sector-wide decarbonisation.
- Regular board-level reviews of sustainability performance to inform strategic decisions.
ACS ensures that climate considerations are embedded in governance structures, driving measurable progress towards emissions reduction and long-term sustainability goals.
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?
*Yes
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?
*Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.
*We’ve quantified the amount and percentage of assets or businesses activities vulnerable to climate risk
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:
*ACS is focused on mitigating climate risks by improving operational efficiency, reducing emissions, and diversifying its supply chain to ensure resilience against disruptions. The company’s investment in on-site renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and circular economy solutions further strengthens its ability to navigate regulatory and market shifts. ACS also collaborates with industry groups and policymakers to stay ahead of emerging legislation and ensure compliance with evolving sustainability standards.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*No
-
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
Yes, ACS Clothing Ltd. has taken several actions this year beyond emissions reduction to accelerate climate progress. These include:
- Expanding circular business models – ACS has continued to scale its rental, resale, repair, refurbishment, and recycling services, reducing fashion waste and promoting sustainable consumption.
- Investment in sustainable packaging – ACS has advanced its transition to reusable and net-zero alternative polythene packaging, reducing single-use plastic waste.
- Water conservation initiatives – ACS has implemented strategies to reduce water consumption in garment care processes, exploring water recycling and rainwater harvesting to further minimise reliance on freshwater resources.
- Collaboration with industry and policymakers – ACS actively participates in WRAP Textiles 2030 and engages with government bodies to influence policy on sustainable fashion, circular economy models, and textile waste reduction.
- Supply chain engagement – ACS has worked closely with suppliers to improve sustainability performance, promoting the use of lower-impact materials and responsible sourcing practices.
- Sustainable workforce development – ACS has strengthened its commitment to green skills training and employment opportunities, ensuring its workforce is equipped for the transition to a sustainable economy.
By embedding these actions into its operations, ACS continues to drive systemic change in the fashion industry, making climate progress beyond direct emissions reductions.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*ACS Clothing Ltd. has consistently measured and monitored its emissions to track progress against reduction targets. In the reporting year, ACS achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, primarily due to the transition to 100 percent renewable electricity and ongoing efforts to phase out diesel use in sprinkler testing. Scope 1 emissions remain minimal, with only small contributions from essential refrigerant use and emergency diesel operations.
Changes in emissions compared to previous years:
- Scope 1 emissions have reduced by 99.5 percent compared to the baseline year due to operational efficiency measures and sustainable energy adoption.
- Scope 2 emissions have been completely eliminated through the shift to renewable energy.
- Scope 3 emissions remain the largest challenge, but ACS has made progress in reducing transport-related emissions through sustainable logistics partnerships, promoting circular business models, and advancing sustainable packaging initiatives.
Challenges:
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions remains a key focus, as these account for the majority of ACS’s footprint, particularly in raw material sourcing, transport, and end-of-life garment management.
- Financial constraints limit the ability to accelerate investment in new technologies such as on-site renewable energy and water recycling infrastructure.
- Supplier engagement remains a challenge, as some suppliers lack the capability to provide low-carbon alternatives or detailed emissions data.
Corrective actions and outlook:
- ACS is expanding partnerships with sustainable suppliers to improve material sourcing and reduce upstream emissions.
- A solar panel installation is planned to further reduce reliance on grid electricity and lower location-based emissions.
- Continued investment in circular economy initiatives, such as rental, resale, repair, and reusable packaging, will help ACS reduce emissions at different points in the value chain.
- ACS will continue engaging with industry groups, policymakers, and academic institutions to advance best practices and support sector-wide decarbonisation efforts.
ACS remains committed to its long-term net zero goals and will continue to innovate, collaborate, and refine its approach to achieve further emissions reductions.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 3 emissions,Reducing emissions from business travel,Balancing emission reductions with business growth,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Slow societal and economic progress on climate action,Insufficient policies or government incentives,Insufficient funding,Low return on investment,Limited influence over suppliers
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*Yes
Yes, ACS Clothing Ltd. has had third-party validation of the data submitted in this report.
- **Normative**: ACS uses Normative’s carbon accounting platform to calculate and verify emissions data across Scope 1, 2, and 3, ensuring alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
- **B Corp Certification**: As a certified B Corp, ACS undergoes independent assessment of its environmental impact, including emissions reporting and sustainability practices.
- **WRAP Textiles 2030**: ACS aligns its approach with WRAP’s Textiles 2030 initiative, which provides industry benchmarks and collaborative frameworks for reducing fashion-related emissions.
- **University Partnerships**: ACS collaborates with academic institutions to validate methodologies and assess the impact of circular economy models on carbon reduction.
These validations help ensure transparency, credibility, and continuous improvement in ACS’s climate reporting and sustainability commitments.
ACS Clothing's Climate Report
ACS Clothing's Climate Report - 2024
Introduction *
1.1 Reporting year
*2024
1.1.1 Reporting period
*from 1.2024 to 12.2024
1.2 Describe your business activities
*ACS is Europe’s leading circular fashion hub, specialising in rental, resale, repair, refurbishment, returns management, repurposing, recycling, and remanufacturing to extend garment life and reduce textile waste. As a B Corp-certified company, ACS integrates AI, automation, and sustainable garment care technologies to cut emissions and water use while promoting a just transition to a circular economy. Committed to social impact, ACS provides Living Wage employment, prioritising diverse and disadvantaged communities, and collaborates with educational institutions to develop green skills and workforce training. Aligning with UN SDGs—including Responsible Consumption (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Decent Work (SDG 8)—ACS is transforming fashion into a sustainable, responsible, and inclusive industry.
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year
*153
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Full-time equivalent
1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary
*Parent company
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2030
2.1.1 Base year
*2019
2.2 Near-term target
*99.5% of absolute scope 1 emission reduction from my base year by 2023
100 of absolute scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2023
50 of absolute scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2025
75 of absolute total emission reduction from my base year by 2026
90 of absolute total emission reduction from my base year by 2030
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*ACS Clothing Ltd. is committed to achieving net zero emissions through ambitious near-term targets, prioritizing Scope 1 & 2 reductions and addressing its largest footprint in Scope 3. By 2023, ACS reduced 99.5% of Scope 1 emissions and 100% of Scope 2 emissions through electrification and renewable energy. By 2025, ACS aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 50%, focusing on sustainable sourcing, supplier engagement, and circular business models. By 2026, the company targets a 75% total emissions reduction, increasing to 90% by 2030, ensuring near net-zero impact with only minimal reliance on carbon removals. ACS embeds sustainability into its growth strategy, leveraging AI, automation, and circular economy innovations to scale climate action effectively.
Own Emissions *
3.1 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a plan and is taking action
*Yes
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*2120.93 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy
*2109.02 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*3.688 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions
*158.2 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.
*ACS Clothing Ltd. has taken significant steps to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions, focusing on renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency improvements, and operational optimisations. The company operates on 100% renewable electricity for its facilities, eliminating Scope 2 market-based emissions.
Key actions include:
- Mandatory Diesel Use for Sprinkler Testing – ACS is required to use diesel for weekly sprinkler system testing, which remains a minor but necessary source of emissions.
- Refrigerant Management – Refrigerants are periodically topped up as part of essential cooling system maintenance, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
- Energy Efficiency Upgrades – Investment in AI-driven energy management, LED lighting, heat recovery technology, and high-efficiency HVAC systems to optimise energy use.
- Solar Roof Installation (2025) – ACS is installing solar panels to reduce grid electricity transmission losses, further lowering Scope 3 emissions and location-based Scope 2 emissions.
- Sustainable Facility Operations – Use of smart building technology, real-time energy monitoring, and automation to minimise energy waste.
These actions have already resulted in a 99.5% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and the complete elimination of Scope 2 market-based emissions. With the upcoming solar installation, ACS will further reduce its reliance on grid electricity, enhancing sustainability efforts and lowering its overall footprint.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.
*ACS partners with Normative, a leading carbon accounting platform, to measure, track, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
Calculation methodology: Scope 1 emissions, including fuel consumption, refrigerant use, and diesel-powered sprinkler system testing, are calculated using activity-based data with emissions factors from DEFRA and IPCC guidelines. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity are calculated using both location-based and market-based approaches, with data sourced from utility bills and supplier emission factors. ACS has eliminated Scope 2 emissions through 100% renewable energy procurement.
For Scope 3, ACS applies a hybrid methodology using supplier-specific data where available and industry-average emissions factors from Normative’s database. Key Scope 3 categories include purchased goods and services (textiles, packaging), upstream and downstream logistics, employee commuting, and end-of-life garment impact. Normative aligns calculations with the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, ensuring transparent and comparable reporting.
Data accuracy is maintained through prioritization of primary data over secondary estimates. Normative’s AI-powered carbon accounting tool enhances data quality and gap analysis, refining emissions reporting over time. External data sources such as CDP, DEFRA, IPCC, and academic literature provide robust emissions factors.
Through Normative’s automated data integration, continuous improvements in data granularity, and cross-validation with internal operational data, ACS ensures accurate, verifiable, and industry-aligned carbon reporting in line with science-based targets and net-zero commitments.
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?
*Yes
4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions
*867.5 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?
*Yes
ACS Clothing Ltd.\'s 2025 Carbon Reduction Plan targets a 32% reduction in emissions, lowering total carbon output from 871.2 tCO₂e in 2024 to 590 tCO₂e in 2025. Key initiatives include transitioning to net-zero alternative polythene (16% reduction, 140 tCO₂e), implementing reusable packaging (4% reduction, 31 tCO₂e), green shipping adjustments (2% reduction, 20 tCO₂e), employee commute initiatives (3% reduction, 30 tCO₂e), and installing a solar roof (7% reduction, 60 tCO₂e).
Short-term targets over the next 1 to 3 months focus on minimising Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by phasing out diesel use in sprinkler testing and reducing reliance on refrigerants, introducing sustainable polythene alternatives, and promoting staff commuting initiatives to lower transport-related emissions.
Medium-term targets over the next 3 to 12 months include reducing garment ownership at ACS by partnering with manufacturers to minimise inventory-related emissions, transitioning to fully reusable packaging by 2025, installing solar panels to cut reliance on non-renewable energy, and adopting sustainable shipping services such as DPD to lower emissions.
Long-term targets for the next 1 to 5 years include creating a fully paperless factory, lowering IT energy consumption by using only renewed and sustainable IT equipment, sourcing exclusively from local sustainable suppliers to reduce transport emissions, and cutting overall resource consumption by 30% annually while eliminating chemical use.
Progress toward these goals includes minimal current Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with strategies underway to phase out diesel and refrigerants. Sustainable commuting initiatives and alternative packaging trials are progressing, reusable packaging and solar installations are on track for 2025, and initial steps toward a paperless factory and IT sustainability are being implemented. By embedding circularity, emissions reductions, and sustainability-driven innovation into its growth strategy, ACS is setting a benchmark for carbon reduction in the fashion industry.
4.2 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?
*Yes
4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?
*80 of spend
4.3 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?
*Yes
4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.
*ACS partners with Normative, a leading carbon accounting platform, to measure, track, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
Calculation methodology: Scope 1 emissions, including fuel consumption, refrigerant use, and diesel-powered sprinkler system testing, are calculated using activity-based data with emissions factors from DEFRA and IPCC guidelines. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity are calculated using both location-based and market-based approaches, with data sourced from utility bills and supplier emission factors. ACS has eliminated Scope 2 emissions through 100% renewable energy procurement.
For Scope 3, ACS applies a hybrid methodology using supplier-specific data where available and industry-average emissions factors from Normative’s database. Key Scope 3 categories include purchased goods and services (textiles, packaging), upstream and downstream logistics, employee commuting, and end-of-life garment impact. Normative aligns calculations with the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, ensuring transparent and comparable reporting.
Data accuracy is maintained through prioritization of primary data over secondary estimates. Normative’s AI-powered carbon accounting tool enhances data quality and gap analysis, refining emissions reporting over time. External data sources such as CDP, DEFRA, IPCC, and academic literature provide robust emissions factors.
Through Normative’s automated data integration, continuous improvements in data granularity, and cross-validation with internal operational data, ACS ensures accurate, verifiable, and industry-aligned carbon reporting in line with science-based targets and net-zero commitments.
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?
*Yes
5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?
*100 %
5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:
*ACS Clothing Ltd. implements a range of climate solutions and circular business models to drive emissions reduction, waste minimisation, and resource efficiency in the fashion industry. These solutions extend the lifecycle of garments, promote sustainable consumption, and reduce the environmental footprint of fashion production and disposal.
ACS’s climate solutions and circular business models include rental and resale processing, which facilitates clothing rental and recommerce by cleaning, repairing, and preparing garments for repeated use, reducing the demand for new clothing production. Garment repair and refurbishment extend product lifespan by offering professional garment repairs, reconditioning, and remanufacturing, keeping fashion in circulation longer. Reverse logistics and returns management provide sustainable returns handling, ensuring that returned garments are sanitised, repaired, and resold instead of being discarded. Recommerce and pre-loved fashion support brands and retailers in establishing second-hand resale channels, ensuring high-quality fashion items are reintroduced into the market instead of going to landfill.
Repurposing and upcycling convert unsellable or damaged garments into new products, textiles, or materials, preventing textile waste. Recycling and end-of-life solutions partner with specialist textile recyclers to ensure garments that cannot be reused or repurposed are processed responsibly through fibre-to-fibre recycling or converted into industrial materials. Reusable packaging solutions reduce single-use plastic waste by implementing circular, returnable packaging systems, cutting emissions from disposable packaging materials. Carbon and water footprint reduction to minimise the environmental impact of garment processing, reducing energy, water, and chemical consumption.
Sustainable manufacturing partnerships work with brands and manufacturers to develop low-impact production models, reducing waste and emissions through shared inventory ownership and supply chain minimisation. Sustainable logistics and delivery implement low-carbon shipping solutions by working with eco-friendly logistics providers and optimising delivery routes to reduce emissions.
ACS’s circular business models drive systemic change in the fashion industry, making sustainability profitable while addressing key climate and environmental challenges.
5.4 Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions, and third party which has validated the assessment, if any:
*ACS Clothing Ltd. assesses its climate solutions using a science-based methodology aligned with international sustainability standards and industry best practices. The assessment focuses on carbon footprint reduction, resource efficiency, waste minimisation, and circularity impact.
The methodology used to assess climate solutions includes the GHG Protocol and carbon accounting, where ACS measures the emissions impact of its solutions using the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reductions are quantified using Normative’s carbon accounting platform. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools help estimate the carbon and environmental impact of circular business models compared to traditional linear models.
Circularity and resource efficiency metrics are evaluated using the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy Performance Metrics, assessing material recovery rates, product lifespan extension, and waste diversion percentages. Water and energy efficiency analysis is tracked by measuring reductions in water consumption and energy savings from sustainable garment processing and renewable energy adoption, compared against baseline data.
Sustainable supply chain and ESG alignment are benchmarked using the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework, ensuring suppliers align with best practices in emissions reduction and ethical sourcing. ACS promotes responsible supply chain practices by working with key partners to reduce environmental impact. Lifecycle and impact modelling is carried out in collaboration with universities and research partners to model carbon savings from rental, resale, and recycling initiatives, validated against industry standards such as WRAP Textiles 2030.
Third-party validation includes Normative, where ACS\'s carbon footprint is calculated and published through a recognised emissions reporting platform. ACS’s sustainability claims are independently reviewed and validated through its B Corp accreditation, ensuring accountability in circular and climate-positive business practices. ACS aligns its approach with WRAP’s Textiles 2030 initiative, a UK-based voluntary agreement focused on reducing fashion industry emissions and waste. The company also works with academic institutions to develop case studies and verify the effectiveness of circular solutions in reducing environmental impact.
By using data-driven methodologies and third-party validation, ACS ensures that its climate solutions deliver measurable emissions reductions and long-term sustainability impact.
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*ACS Clothing Ltd. has governance processes in place to oversee and implement its climate strategy effectively. These include:
- A governance process in place – ACS has structured climate governance frameworks integrated into its business strategy, decision-making, and reporting processes.
- Person responsible for climate strategy at board level – The chief sustainability officer leads ACS’s climate strategy, ensuring alignment with net zero targets, circular economy principles, and sustainability commitments.
- Other – ACS integrates climate governance through:
- B Corp and ESG oversight to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Third-party carbon reporting via Normative to track and verify emissions reductions.
- Participation in industry initiatives such as WRAP Textiles 2030 to collaborate on sector-wide decarbonisation.
- Regular board-level reviews of sustainability performance to inform strategic decisions.
ACS ensures that climate considerations are embedded in governance structures, driving measurable progress towards emissions reduction and long-term sustainability goals.
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?
*Yes
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?
*Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.
*We’ve quantified the amount and percentage of assets or businesses activities vulnerable to climate risk
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:
*ACS is focused on mitigating climate risks by improving operational efficiency, reducing emissions, and diversifying its supply chain to ensure resilience against disruptions. The company’s investment in on-site renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and circular economy solutions further strengthens its ability to navigate regulatory and market shifts. ACS also collaborates with industry groups and policymakers to stay ahead of emerging legislation and ensure compliance with evolving sustainability standards.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*No
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6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
Yes, ACS Clothing Ltd. has taken several actions this year beyond emissions reduction to accelerate climate progress. These include:
- Expanding circular business models – ACS has continued to scale its rental, resale, repair, refurbishment, and recycling services, reducing fashion waste and promoting sustainable consumption.
- Investment in sustainable packaging – ACS has advanced its transition to reusable and net-zero alternative polythene packaging, reducing single-use plastic waste.
- Water conservation initiatives – ACS has implemented strategies to reduce water consumption in garment care processes, exploring water recycling and rainwater harvesting to further minimise reliance on freshwater resources.
- Collaboration with industry and policymakers – ACS actively participates in WRAP Textiles 2030 and engages with government bodies to influence policy on sustainable fashion, circular economy models, and textile waste reduction.
- Supply chain engagement – ACS has worked closely with suppliers to improve sustainability performance, promoting the use of lower-impact materials and responsible sourcing practices.
- Sustainable workforce development – ACS has strengthened its commitment to green skills training and employment opportunities, ensuring its workforce is equipped for the transition to a sustainable economy.
By embedding these actions into its operations, ACS continues to drive systemic change in the fashion industry, making climate progress beyond direct emissions reductions.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*ACS Clothing Ltd. has consistently measured and monitored its emissions to track progress against reduction targets. In the reporting year, ACS achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, primarily due to the transition to 100 percent renewable electricity and ongoing efforts to phase out diesel use in sprinkler testing. Scope 1 emissions remain minimal, with only small contributions from essential refrigerant use and emergency diesel operations.
Changes in emissions compared to previous years:
- Scope 1 emissions have reduced by 99.5 percent compared to the baseline year due to operational efficiency measures and sustainable energy adoption.
- Scope 2 emissions have been completely eliminated through the shift to renewable energy.
- Scope 3 emissions remain the largest challenge, but ACS has made progress in reducing transport-related emissions through sustainable logistics partnerships, promoting circular business models, and advancing sustainable packaging initiatives.
Challenges:
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions remains a key focus, as these account for the majority of ACS’s footprint, particularly in raw material sourcing, transport, and end-of-life garment management.
- Financial constraints limit the ability to accelerate investment in new technologies such as on-site renewable energy and water recycling infrastructure.
- Supplier engagement remains a challenge, as some suppliers lack the capability to provide low-carbon alternatives or detailed emissions data.
Corrective actions and outlook:
- ACS is expanding partnerships with sustainable suppliers to improve material sourcing and reduce upstream emissions.
- A solar panel installation is planned to further reduce reliance on grid electricity and lower location-based emissions.
- Continued investment in circular economy initiatives, such as rental, resale, repair, and reusable packaging, will help ACS reduce emissions at different points in the value chain.
- ACS will continue engaging with industry groups, policymakers, and academic institutions to advance best practices and support sector-wide decarbonisation efforts.
ACS remains committed to its long-term net zero goals and will continue to innovate, collaborate, and refine its approach to achieve further emissions reductions.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 3 emissions,Reducing emissions from business travel,Balancing emission reductions with business growth,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Slow societal and economic progress on climate action,Insufficient policies or government incentives,Insufficient funding,Low return on investment,Limited influence over suppliers
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*Yes
Yes, ACS Clothing Ltd. has had third-party validation of the data submitted in this report.
- **Normative**: ACS uses Normative’s carbon accounting platform to calculate and verify emissions data across Scope 1, 2, and 3, ensuring alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
- **B Corp Certification**: As a certified B Corp, ACS undergoes independent assessment of its environmental impact, including emissions reporting and sustainability practices.
- **WRAP Textiles 2030**: ACS aligns its approach with WRAP’s Textiles 2030 initiative, which provides industry benchmarks and collaborative frameworks for reducing fashion-related emissions.
- **University Partnerships**: ACS collaborates with academic institutions to validate methodologies and assess the impact of circular economy models on carbon reduction.
These validations help ensure transparency, credibility, and continuous improvement in ACS’s climate reporting and sustainability commitments.
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