Summary
Old Navy has made some progress in sustainability, particularly in sustainable cotton sourcing and water conservation through its Washwell™ program. However, the brand faces significant challenges in areas such as supply chain transparency, ethical labor practices, circularity, and waste reduction. The heavy reliance on virgin polyester, lack of comprehensive emissions data, and absence of robust take-back or resale programs indicate that Old Navy's sustainability efforts are still evolving and require further commitment and transparency.
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Old Navy's Washwell™ program has saved over 6 billion liters of water since 2016, demonstrating a commitment to water conservation. However, specific data on chemical use and pollution control measures are not publicly disclosed.
Old Navy is a member of the Better Cotton Initiative and has committed to sourcing 100% of its cotton from sustainable sources by 2025. However, the brand lacks major sustainable material certifications like GOTS or OEKO-TEX.
Gap Inc. reports that 98% of its cotton comes from more sustainable sources, including BCI, organic, recycled, and regenerative cotton. However, Old Navy still relies heavily on virgin polyester, and products labeled as 'sustainable' can contain as little as 5% recycled content, raising concerns about greenwashing.
Old Navy's parent company, Gap Inc., publishes a Tier 1 factory list and annual ESG reports, providing some supply chain visibility. However, detailed traceability of raw materials is lacking, with a score of 5/100 on the Fashion Transparency Index for raw materials traceability.
Gap Inc. has set a goal to source 100% renewable energy for company-operated facilities by 2030. However, specific data on energy efficiency measures and progress toward this goal are limited.
Old Navy announced plans to eliminate plastic shopping bags in U.S. and Canada stores by 2023. However, the brand lacks robust take-back or resale initiatives to manage post-consumer waste.
Old Navy uses a small proportion of animal-derived materials. However, the brand lacks a formal animal welfare policy and does not provide detailed information on the sourcing of these materials.
Old Navy does not publish specific data regarding its greenhouse gas emissions. While Gap Inc. has set science-based targets for emissions reduction, there is no evidence that Old Navy has achieved any form of carbon neutrality.
Old Navy's business model focuses on high-volume, affordable fashion, which may contribute to short product lifespans. The brand lacks significant initiatives promoting product longevity or circularity, such as repair services or resale programs.
Old Navy requires minimum legal wages but does not guarantee living wages for workers. Additionally, no supply chain factories are certified by independent labor standards, raising concerns about labor conditions.