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Gap Achieves Sustainable Cotton Milestone While Grappling With Emissions Trade-offs

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Gap Inc. sourced all of its cotton from certified sustainable operations in fiscal 2025, according to its latest environmental accountability filing. This achievement reflects the retailer's supply chain transformation efforts. However, the company's emissions reduction progress proved uneven. While certain sustainability metrics improved, specific emissions categories climbed from the previous fiscal year. The results underscore the complexity of decarbonizing global apparel supply chains. Sourcing improvements and operational emissions reductions appear to require distinct strategic approaches.

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