About the Solution

Systemic change in fashion requires collective action from all stakeholders, not just consumers. We engage diverse perspectives to decentralise power and redistribute wealth within fashion in Scotland. This enables equitable access to participation and marginalised voices to be heard. To achieve this, our time is split between two mutually supportive programs:

Community empowerment:

We value transparent knowledge exchange because we believe in collaboration over competition. This creates space for innovative ideas and impactful collaborations to emerge between various actors (business, government, academia, activists, etc.).

Systemic research:

By immersing ourselves in the community and gathering insights directly from fashion practitioners, we map out a holistic data-driven understanding of the fashion landscape. We then identify impactful opportunities for collective action and change, and invite stakeholders to get involved.

Investment in network initiatives that pursue long-term indirect impact is crucial to manage the complexities of sustainability challenges and accelerate transformative change.

Triple Bottom Line

Sustainability Impact Measurements

Environmental: Through collaborative education initiatives, we can expect up to a 30% reduction in carbon, water and waste footprint from people extending the life of their garments.

Social: Connected SFS network members report feeling less isolated and empowered to organise local collective action to tackle the climate crisis in their communities.

Economic: By unlocking access to knowledge, skills, and resources, we redistribute power and agency, increasing the sustainable fashion community’s capacity to thrive.