Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s sustainability goals align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which address global challenges, such as poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity and peace and justice.
Our Approach
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Social Impact
We’re committed to global human and labor rights and to ensuring our products are only made in safe and responsible facilities. We believe business should only be conducted with honesty and respect for the dignity and rights of all people, so we partner with our suppliers to promote worker safety and fair social and labor conditions and to increase gender equality and well-being.
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Environmental Impact
We’re advancing environmental initiatives in our internal practices by increasing education and awareness throughout our partnership base and through collaboration with the communities where we make and sell our products. On behalf of the customers, employees, stockholders and communities we serve, we focus on GHG emissions, water and waste reduction in our operations and across the supply chain, and we strive to source more sustainable materials.
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Stakeholder Engagement
A&F Co. conducted a Materiality Assessment in 2022 to align our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals with company and stakeholder priorities. The assessment reflects the input of nearly 900 internal and external stakeholders.
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Governance
As a United Nations Global Compact participant, and in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, A&F Co. is committed to high standards of corporate governance and has a structure to help manage human rights, labor, environmental and anti-corruption practices. The Nominating & Board Governance of the Board of Directors at A&F Co. is responsible for the oversight of risks associated with environmental and social strategies, policies, practices and programs. The Global Sustainability Department manages the environmental, climate and social practices, including communications, reporting, goal setting and implementation of strategy.
Our Commitment through
Corporate Goals
As a purpose-driven company, it’s important for A&F Co. to align our business practices and priorities with our values. In 2023, we refreshed our existing 2019 sustainability goals and added new goals related to other social and governance priorities. View our ESG goals here. View our progress against these goals here.
Inspired to Make a Global Impact
In 2019, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. became a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative. As a participant, A&F Co. and its brands support and commit to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
As a signatory, A&F Co.’s submits an annual Communication on Progress (COP). The COP expresses the company’s continuing commitment to the UN Global Compact, as well as actions taken over the prior year in support of the Ten Principles. A&F Co.’s most recent COP can be found at the link below.