When most people think of Chanel, they picture timeless fashion, not climate action. But the luxury brand is making serious moves on sustainability—and putting women at the heart of the fight against climate change.
Through its Mission 1.5° plan, Chanel is aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. That includes slashing emissions from its operations and supply chain, with some ambitious targets set for 2030. But what really stands out is how they’re linking environmental goals with social impact.
Chanel has pledged over $50 million to support women-led climate projects, like mangrove restoration in India’s Sundarbans. They’re also teaming up with UN Women to help 42,000 women across Asia gain the tools and training to build climate resilience in their communities. That’s real, grassroots change.
Under CEO Leena Nair, Chanel is doubling down on this commitment—boosting the Fondation Chanel budget from $20 million to $100 million to support gender equality and climate initiatives.
It’s refreshing to see a major fashion house lead with purpose, not just promises. In a world where sustainability often feels like a marketing trend, Chanel is proving it can be a movement—especially when women are leading the way.
"It's both an art and a science. The art is about reimagining what's possible, thinking about the vision, creating the future you want, and finding the partners you want to work with. You then need to marry that art with rigor, accountability, depth of thought that you would do with science," she said during the interview at Chanel's London headquarters in Mayfair.
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