Climate Change: Our Greatest Challenge and Opportunity

Editor's note: The following is adapted from Levi Strauss & Co. CEO and President Michelle Gass's letter introducing LS&Co.'s inaugural climate transition plan, which was published earlier today.

For years now, Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has been deeply engaged in fighting the climate crisis. From introducing science-based targets on emissions back in 2018 to advocating on climate policy in the U.S. and internationally to introducing new biodiversity targets for our business, we have sought to lead by example on one of the most pressing issues of our time.

This is an existential crisis for our planet - and for business. In a world of dwindling resources, the only way companies like ours can grow and earn our license to grow is if we adopt climate practices that lower our emissions, back policies that can drive a just transition to a resilient, low-carbon energy economy and support marginalized communities globally that are being hit hardest by climate impacts.

Despite the global challenges, there is still a great deal we can do - to mitigate risk, to help rally the business community and to make a difference. Even amidst changes and challenges in our business and industry, it's an opportunity we cannot let pass us by.

This is why we're introducing the LS&Co. climate transition plan, which details our new net-zero goal, our updated climate targets and our roadmap for achieving our climate ambitions.

Following on our announcement in May of our Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)-approved net-zero target and revised Scope 3 emissions goals, this plan covers our initiatives to partner with raw material and direct suppliers, power our operations, interact with our consumers and bake all of this into shifts happening across our business and the globe. It's a big task, but we're up to it. We have to be, for our business and our shared future.

Learn more and follow our journey as we play our part to change the trajectory of climate change and invest in a better future for LS&Co., our partners, our fans and our communities.

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