This tracker documents what major apparel brands that manufacture in India have publicly disclosed across carbon targets, supplier transparency, science-based targets, and climate-related commitments. Country-level climate data is sourced from the World Bank, Deloitte India, and peer-reviewed research.
| Brand | India Suppliers | Carbon Targets | India-Specific Carbon | Heat Stress Response | SBTi Aligned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H&M Group Fast Fashion |
Disclosed | Net zero by 2040 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Yes | Largest buyer from India among fast fashion brands. No country-level emissions breakdown. |
Zara / Inditex Fast Fashion |
Partial | Net zero by 2040 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Yes | SBTi approved. Supplier list partially disclosed. No India-specific climate data. |
Gap Inc. Apparel |
Disclosed | Partial targets | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | In progress | India among top sourcing countries. No country-level carbon or heat stress data. |
PVH Corp. Apparel (Tommy, Calvin) |
Disclosed | Science-based targets | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Yes | SBTi aligned. No India-specific breakdown in sustainability disclosures. |
Levi Strauss & Co. Apparel |
Disclosed | Net zero by 2050 | Not disclosed | Worker wellbeing program | Yes | Worker wellbeing programs reference heat, but no country-level carbon data disclosed. |
Marks & Spencer Retail / Apparel |
Disclosed | Net zero by 2040 | Supplier programme | Not disclosed | Yes | Supplier sustainability programme includes India. Partial country-level engagement data. |
Arvind Limited Manufacturer (India) |
India HQ | Renewable energy targets | Facility-level data | Disclosed in ESG report | In progress | One of the more transparent Indian manufacturers. Facility-level energy and water data published. |
Nike Sportswear |
Partial | 50% emissions reduction by 2030 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Yes | Global targets disclosed. No country-level breakdown for India sourcing. |
Only Arvind Limited, as a manufacturer headquartered in India, publishes facility-level emissions data. No international brand in this tracker discloses country-level carbon data for Indian operations.
India's garment workers face increasing heat stress risk. Only one brand references heat in the context of worker wellbeing programmes tied to India. No brand discloses a formal heat stress response policy for Indian suppliers.
A majority of tracked brands have SBTi-approved or in-progress targets — the highest rate across all four tracked regions. However, none translate those targets to country-level commitments for India.
Data compiled from: CDP, World Bank, Deloitte India, Apparel Impact Institute, corporate sustainability reports, peer-reviewed research. No figures estimated without disclosure. Independent research — not affiliated with any NGO, government, or brand. Last updated April 2026.
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