Sustainability

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. aims to positively impact the communities it touches around the world and to implement programs and initiatives that build value for all stakeholders.

Sustainability

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. aims to positively impact the communities it touches around the world and to implement programs and initiatives that build value for all stakeholders.

Strategy & Goals

In alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, we’re working hard to address global challenges.

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Our Progress

We’ve made progress across all of our 2025 key sustainability targets.

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ESG Committee

Our Board’s ESG Committee is responsible for the oversight of risks associated with our environmental and social strategies.

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At A&F Co., we strive to create a positive impact among our global communities by advancing sustainability efforts in our home offices, stores network and supply chain.

Overall, our sustainability practices and policies support our commitment to global human and labor rights, ensuring our products are made in safe and responsible facilities and continually reducing the environmental impact of our business.

In 2019, we became a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative. As part of our commitment to the UNGC, we have laid out specific targets that build on our existing impact programs and align with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. These goals address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice.

We’ve been on this journey for more than two decades and we know there is no finish line to these efforts. Along with our approximately 30,000 global associates, I look forward to continuing this important work to make a greater impact on the communities in which we operate.

Always Forward,

Fran Horowitz
CEO, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Our Journey

2023

A&F Co. Joins RISE: Reimagining Industry to Support Equality

1999

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. begins Human Rights program

2006

A&F Co. begins Tier 2 social audits

2007

Joins the Better Work Program. Begins collaborating with other brands in the industry.

2008

Begins partnership with the HERproject (renamed to RISE in March 2023).
Begins contributing to Room to Read program

2009

Began CDP reporting

2010

A&F Co. initiates Environmental Sustainability Program

2011

First Social Responsibility Report published

2012

Complies with California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
Suppliers begin environmental self-reporting through SAC Higg Index tool.
Begins social audits at non-merchandise factories

2013

Begins Conflict Minerals reporting. Signs ACCORD agreement

2014

Becomes a Partner in Better Work program

2017

Publishes Cellulosic Fiber Policy

2018

Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

2019

Joins Better Cotton. Joins Nirapon. Partners with Canopy on the CanopyStyle Initiative.
Joins United Nations Global Compact. Announces Sustainability Targets through 2025
Launches Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement (P.A.C.E.) program

2020

Launches Recommerce Program with thredUp. Submits First Communication on Progress to United Nations Global Compact

2022

Joins Textile Exchange

Areas of Focus

Social Impact

We’re proud of our commitment to global human and labor rights and to ensuring that our products are only made in safe and responsible facilities.

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Environmental Impact

We’re working to advance environmental initiatives in our internal practices by increasing education and awareness throughout our partnership base.

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Product Sustainability

We work throughout our supply chain to ensure our products are made in a safe and responsible manner.

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