Prada, Kering & Moncler: Unifying Fashion Supply Chain Data

An initiative has been launched by The Fashion Pact, a coalition of fashion Chief Executives from brands including CHANEL, Kering and Prada Group, to unify supplier environmental data.

The Pact’s European Accelerator programme aims to build supplier capacity and unlock finance for sustainability with a standardised questionnaire for supplier data collection.

Eva von Alvensleben, Executive Director and Secretary General of The Fashion Pact, says: “This unprecedented level of collective commitment marks an important step forward for our industry. 

“By encouraging harmonised environmental data practices, we are not only strengthening the quality and consistency of sustainability data, but also significantly reducing the reporting burden on suppliers. 

“This approach streamlines oversight across the value chain and will help brands to accelerate decarbonisation strategies. It demonstrates the power of collective action in driving systemic change.”

Standardising supplier environmental data

The European Accelerator developed a questionnaire for suppliers to lower the administrative burden of sustainability reporting.

It focuses on energy, water and waste data and has been tested with 74 suppliers in Italy, with input from the Camera Nazionale della Moda (the National Chamber for Italian Fashion).

Developed with BCG's Quantis, the questionnaire is now available to all fashion brands. It is already in use, with a technical committee managing its continued rollout.

Lorenzo Bertelli, Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Prada Group, says: “The European Accelerator is a significant and strategic step forward for our industry. 

“By establishing a harmonised framework for environmental data collection, it facilitates more consistent and reliable reporting, while also reinforcing our shared commitment to support the value chain. 

“The Accelerator demonstrates the importance of collective action in accelerating the sector's transition to more sustainable practices.”

Easing the reporting burden

The move to a single reporting standard has been welcomed by the supply chain. Previously, suppliers provided data in various formats for different brands, a time-consuming and inconsistent process. The new harmonised approach aims to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Lucia Mantero, Product Development Director of Mantero, says: “Taking part in the European Accelerator pilot questionnaire has been very valuable for us. 

“Before, every brand asked for environmental data in a different way — now we can share one consistent set of figures, saving time and improving reliability. 

“The clearer questions help us provide more accurate information and see where we can improve. Most importantly, this shared approach strengthens collaboration and trust between suppliers and brands, making sustainability progress more meaningful.”

The Fashion Pact, an initiative launched by French President Emmanuel Macron and co-founded by François-Henri Pinault, formerly of Kering, and Paul Polman, formerly of Unilever.

The coalition now covers a third of the fashion industry, with more than 55 CEOs from 160 brands in 20 countries collaborating on climate action.

Unlocking finance for decarbonisation

Many luxury brands produce in Italy.

Economic pressures, like high debt ratios, are making investment levels needed unaffordable for around 58% of suppliers according to TEHA Group’s Just Fashion Transition 2025 report. 

The report estimates that €4.4bn (US$5.09bn) is needed by 2030 for the European fashion sector to meet its decarbonisation targets.

This financial strain threatens the €4.4bn needed for the sector to meet its 2030 decarbonisation goals.

The Accelerator programme aims to help suppliers access investment for cleaner technologies.

The simplified reporting process could also boost capacity-building and help identify opportunities for efficiency and renewable energy.

Edoardo Zegna, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at Ermenegildo Zegna Group, says: “To drive real progress within our sector, we must work together to find shared solutions to common challenges.

“With the European Accelerator, we’ve been able to strike a good balance between the need of brands to get robust environmental data, and the effort of suppliers to provide it.

“Trust, open discussions and willingness to find a common ground are the key enablers of this initiative. By adopting a harmonised approach, we can encourage the integration of this questionnaire to all the brands of our sector.”