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Levi’s launches LEAP to cut emissions in India supply chain
LEAP will offer suppliers the best available pricing, terms, and return on investment to enable renewable energy procurement. This comes at a time when there is a significant opportunity to increase awareness and technical capacity with Indian suppliers as they navigate the diverse and evolving renewable electricity landscape. The program will be shared with the company’s textile and apparel manufacturing suppliers in India, including in-depth training modules, financial analysis, and access to Schneider Electric’s advisory services.
“We are committed to incentivising renewable energy in our supply chain and know our path to our near-term supply chain emissions reduction target is through proven, scalable solutions that fit each supplier,” said Jeffrey Hogue, chief sustainability officer at LS&Co. “Between Schneider Electric’s expertise and the robust network of renewable electricity opportunities available in India, we’re now in a position to better support our suppliers in their own sustainability strategies – and to deliver on ours.”
Levi Strauss & Co and Schneider Electric launched the LS&Co Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP) in India to expand renewable electricity in the supply chain.
The initiative supports LS&Co’s 42 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030.
LEAP provides suppliers with training, financial analysis, and access to advisory services to adopt scalable clean energy solutions.
For the first stage of LEAP, LS&Co. will support textile and apparel manufacturing suppliers in India to transition to renewable electricity, with a goal of later expanding the program to other business partners and geographies. Suppliers that join LEAP will also have the opportunity to explore individual purchase opportunities, such as on-site solar or certificate purchasing, or join a multi-buyer cohort for a power purchase agreement (PPA).
“I am happy to learn that Levi Strauss & Co. has taken steps to increase access to renewable electricity for their supply chain,” said Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. “I welcome this initiative, and this shows that businesses can benefit from clearer and more accessible renewable energy opportunities.”
Schneider Electric has advised companies, including LS&Co., on more than 1.3 TWh of aggregated renewable electricity procurement across supply chain programs managed on behalf of clients in multiple markets. LS&Co. was a participant alongside four other companies in the first multi-buyer power purchase agreement (PPA) cohort for Walmart’s Gigaton PPA program in the US, managed by Schneider Electric, which will serve as a model for any group PPAs developed through LEAP.
“At Schneider Electric, we believe that accelerating the transition to renewable energy across global supply chains is essential to achieving meaningful climate impact. We’re proud to partner with Levi Strauss & Co. on the LEAP initiative, which exemplifies how companies can lead with purpose and scale proven solutions to empower their suppliers,” said Steve Wilhite, President, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business. “By combining our deep expertise in renewable energy advisory with LS&Co.’s bold sustainability vision, we’re helping unlock new opportunities for cleaner energy in India and beyond.”
“As India embarks on an ambitious journey towards a greener, more resilient future, it’s inspiring to see global brands like Levi Strauss & Co. embracing this shift and empowering their supply chains to adopt renewable energy. At Schneider Electric, we are proud to support this transition through Levi Strauss & Co. Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP), combining our expertise with a shared purpose to accelerate decarbonisation, foster industrial innovation, and build a sustainable India for generations to come.” – Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India & MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (MS)
Published
November 11, 2025
Charles Tyrwhitt announced on Tuesday the opening of its latest New York City store, as the British shirtmaker expands its retail footprint in the Big Apple.
Located at 477 Madison Avenue, on the corner of 51st Street, the new Charles Tyrwhitt store spans 450 square feet store, framed with street-facing windows and two London telephone booth façades.
Inside, the store offers the London-based brand’s complete menswear range, including its signature collection of shirting in a variety of fits and colorways, formal and casual suiting, smart knitwear,
and casualwear, plus footwear and accessories.
The new New York store will serve as the brand’s official flagship in the U.S., marking the latest milestone in the its ongoing U.S. retail expansion, as well as strengthening its presence in the New York region.
“We are thrilled to officially open the doors to our new flagship store on Madison Avenue just steps away from where we debuted our very first New York location over 23 years ago,” said Joe Irons, chief sales and marketing officer at Charles Tyrwhitt.
“Since then, we’ve grown alongside our customers, and the response to the brand in New York has been so strong that we jumped at the opportunity to create a bigger and more impactful U.S. flagship home, adding to our four other thriving Manhattan stores.”
On November 12, locals are invited to Tyrwhitt Times, a morning event featuring complimentary coffee, exclusive offers, and the unveiling of the brand’s limited-edition newspaper, followed by the store’s grand opening party on November 19, featuring early access to Black Friday offers, a live DJ performance, refreshments, and light bites.
Today, Charles Tyrwhitt boasts 12 retail locations across the U.S., including stores across New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Chicago.
Earlier this year, the brand strengthened its American presence via a sponsorship as a partner of the New York Yankees and the appointment of Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe as the brand’s U.S. ambassador.
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November 11, 2025
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura swung to a recurring net loss in the third quarter on Monday, hit by slowing consumer demand in its local market, as well as challenges in the firm’s brand integration in Latin America.
The company’s net loss came in at 119 million reais ($22.02 million) in the July-September quarter, reversing a 301 million real net profit recorded in the same period a year earlier.
It also reported recurring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) at 577 million reais in the period, a decline of 33.7% year-on-year.
According to Natura’s financial statement, the firm faced revenue challenges throughout its operations, with net revenue reaching 5.2 billion reais in the third quarter, down 13.1% from a year earlier.
In Brazil, Natura’s largest market, where economic growth has slowed amid the highest interest rates in nearly two decades, net revenue fell 3.7% year-on-year to 3.2 billion reais.
“The slowdown in the beauty market in Brazil, first identified in June 2025 and still ongoing, has led to the growth of the Natura brand stabilizing after a period of low double-digit expansion,” the company added.
In its Spanish-speaking Latin American markets, Natura cited integration challenges following the July merger of its Natura and Avon brands in Argentina.
Net revenue in these markets fell 3.9% year-on-year to around 2 billion reais.
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Following five days of constructive and forward-looking discussions between the two sides, both delegations held detailed engagements across key tracks including trade in goods, trade in services, economic and trade cooperation, and rules of origin. The discussions reflected the shared ambition to strengthen economic ties and build a mutually beneficial partnership that supports resilient, inclusive, and sustainable growth.
India and New Zealand concluded the fourth round of FTA negotiations, led by Ministers Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay, reaffirming their commitment to a modern, comprehensive pact.
Talks covered goods, services, and cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment, and supply-chain resilience.
Both sides agreed to maintain momentum toward an early, balanced, and mutually beneficial agreement.
Guided by the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India remains committed to forging deeper economic partnerships that contribute to global prosperity and secure supply chains. The ministers noted that the proposed FTA is expected to significantly enhance trade flows, deepen investment linkages, strengthen supply-chain resilience, and provide greater predictability and market access for businesses in both countries, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a press release.
The ongoing discussions reflect the shared resolve of both nations to expedite the process and work towards an early, balanced, and mutually advantageous conclusion of the agreement.
India’s bilateral merchandise trade with New Zealand stood at $1.3 billion in FY 2024–25, marking a year-on-year growth of nearly 49 per cent. The proposed FTA is expected to unlock further potential in sectors such as agriculture, food processing, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, education, and services, creating new opportunities for businesses and consumers alike.
Both sides agreed to sustain momentum through inter-sessional work and continue detailed discussions across all chapters with a shared determination to move towards early convergence on the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
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