Mango brings forward sustainability targets

Mango has announced that it is bringing forward its sustainability targets after revealing that 80% of all the garments it sells have hit the company’s sustainability goal.

In just one year, Mango has almost doubled the percentage of sustainable garments in its total production.

The company, one of the leading groups in the European fashion industry, has reviewed the targets set in early 2020 as part of its sustainability strategic plan and has decided to bring them forward.

Mango forecasts that 100% of the polyester used will be recycled by 2025, doubling the initial target set for said year. Similarly, the firm also plans that by 2025, 100% of cellulose fibres used will be of controlled origin and traceable, bringing forward its original commitment by five years. In addition, the company is maintaining its goal that 100% of the cotton used will be of sustainable origin by 2025.

In 2021, Mango achieved a 91% use of sustainable cotton and a 59% use of cellulose fibres of controlled origin. Furthermore, 54% of the polyester used was recycled, achieving the initial target four years ahead of time.

Toni Ruiz, Mango’s chief executive officer, said: “Aware of the environmental impact of our product, and in line with our goals and international commitments, we work garment-by-garment, promoting the use of fibres with a lower environmental impact in our collection.Bringing forward the sustainable fibre targets allows us to move towards a more sustainable fashion future.”