- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=A New Pattern for Progress: How Tapestry Uses Innovation to Advance Sustainability https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1312986?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1312986?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1312986?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=A New Pattern for Progress: How Tapestry Uses Innovation to Advance Sustainability&body=ESG News from Tapestry, Inc. https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1312986?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Corporate Responsibility](/CSR-News/corporate-responsibility) # A New Pattern for Progress: How Tapestry Uses Innovation to Advance Sustainability May 1, 2026 12:35 PM ET ![A new pattern for progress](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/new-pattern-progress_TAPESTRY_050126.png) At Tapestry, innovation is woven into how we think, work, and challenge ourselves to do better. During the last few years, we’ve used that spirit to advance sustainability across our organization — not through one big idea or single initiative, but in thousands of decisions made every day by teams across brands, functions, and regions. What follows is a look at how we’re harnessing innovation to advance sustainability across our business. **A Strategy For Reduction** When it comes to climate change, our overall strategy is to focus on reducing emissions. This includes looking at materials, agriculture, and manufacturing, plus investing in carbon removals and advancing traceable data. Our heightened focus on emissions reduction affects all parts of our operations and value chain, from sourcing and product to finance and operations. As outlined in our FY2025 [Corporate Responsibility Report,](https://assets.tapestry.com/tapestrycorp/assets/docs/2025/TPR_CR_REPORT_FY2025_FINAL.pdf?_gl=1*1bsdzo3*_ga*MjQ2ODcwMjg5LjE3NzQ2MzY4NzE.*_ga_XZLM1E1J7Z*czE3NzczODM1MjIkbzExJGcxJHQxNzc3MzgzNTI0JGo1OCRsMCRoMA..#page=01) Tapestry’s Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduced 81% compared to our FY2022 baseline. We continue to advance toward our 2030 science-based target, driven primarily by ongoing investments in renewable energy across our own operations. **On-Site Efficiency** Within our physical locations, we are rethinking waste, energy use, and efficiency. Take, for instance, Tapestry’s Las Vegas Fulfillment Center (LVFC), an 880,000 square foot facility sitting on about 15 acres of land. Facilities teams at LVFC tested new systems, piloted waste diversion models, and integrated several automated zero waste practices. As a result, LVFC had a landfill diversion rate of 96% in 2025, meaning our facility reused, recycled, composted, and/or recovered 96% of waste. That level of waste diversion in a 12-month period (along with a series of other requirements) earned our facility a Platinum-Level TRUE Zero Waste Certification, the highest level available. Next on the list, our Jacksonville, Fla. facility is pending for the Gold-level certification. **A Lightbulb Moment** In FY2025, we proudly announced that Tapestry achieved its goal of procuring [100% renewable electricity](https://assets.tapestry.com/tapestrycorp/assets/docs/2025/TPR_CR_REPORT_FY2025_FINAL.pdf?_gl=1*1bsdzo3*_ga*MjQ2ODcwMjg5LjE3NzQ2MzY4NzE.*_ga_XZLM1E1J7Z*czE3NzczODM1MjIkbzExJGcxJHQxNzc3MzgzNTI0JGo1OCRsMCRoMA..#page=01) in our stores, offices, and fulfillment centers globally. How did we do it? By building a portfolio of solutions, including a [Collective Virtual Power Purchase Agreement ](https://assets.tapestry.com/tapestrycorp/assets/docs/2025/TPR_CR_REPORT_FY2025_FINAL.pdf?_gl=1*1bsdzo3*_ga*MjQ2ODcwMjg5LjE3NzQ2MzY4NzE.*_ga_XZLM1E1J7Z*czE3NzczODM1MjIkbzExJGcxJHQxNzc3MzgzNTI0JGo1OCRsMCRoMA..#page=01)(CVPPA) with the Fashion Pact in Spain, as well as a 15-year partnership with Pivot Energy, a community solar company in the United States. The Pivot Energy partnership adapts renewable energy sourcing to fit our business. For instance, Tapestry supports a group of small solar projects that generate clean electricity in the United States. This long-term agreement allows us to leverage renewable energy without needing to own or install infrastructure at each location. It’s a more practical and scalable way to reduce emissions across a distributed footprint. Looking ahead, we’ve set a new target of achieving [40% renewable energy ](https://assets.tapestry.com/tapestrycorp/assets/docs/2025/TPR_CR_REPORT_FY2025_FINAL.pdf?_gl=1*1bsdzo3*_ga*MjQ2ODcwMjg5LjE3NzQ2MzY4NzE.*_ga_XZLM1E1J7Z*czE3NzczODM1MjIkbzExJGcxJHQxNzc3MzgzNTI0JGo1OCRsMCRoMA..#page=01)within our supply chain by 2030. To make it happen, our ESG team developed Renewable Electricity Sourcing Minimum Requirements and Guidelines for Tapestry’s suppliers and our own operations. The hope is to source reliable, credible, and impactful renewable energy. We’ll also continue to financially support solar panel rooftop assessments for strategic suppliers. ***Ciao,*** **Carbon** Tapestry has made its first purchase of carbon removals, accessing Climeworks’ most diversified carbon removal portfolio to date. The portfolio combines five high-quality carbon removal pathways, both engineered and nature-based, reflecting a shared commitment to innovation, risk diversification, and long-term climate impact. As these solutions evolve, we’re proud to be an early industry participant in accelerating carbon removal development. **Rethinking Design for Sustainability** At our New York City Hudson Yards HQ, design teams are imagining how discarded and overlooked materials can become the latest fashion trend. Coach’s Fall 2026 runway show brought this thinking to life, with the majority of denim pieces crafted with post-consumer garments, showing the possibilities of circular design. After almost three years of experimentation, the [Coach Repurposed Capsule](https://www.instagram.com/p/DURN1cpFb8d/) from February 2026 (a partnership with second-hand wholesale supplier, Bank & Vogue) proved we could produce new garments from post-consumer materials at a large enough scale to support a full capsule collection. At kate spade new york, the brand has introduced environmentally preferred materials to over 50 handbag styles. From the iconic [Sam Bag mini tote](https://www.katespade.com/products/sam-icon-ksnyl-mini-tote-bag/KL193.html?frp=KL193+BLK) to the [ON PURPOSE tote bag](https://www.katespade.com/products/on-purpose-ksnyl-large-tote-bag/KN888.html?frp=KN888+W87&fromSearch=On+purpose+cross+body), designers have traded up to use 100% recycled nylon and 100% recycled polyester on certain components. The [Dash Taxi Canvas Tote](https://www.katespade.com/products/dash-taxi-canvas-tote-bag/KN956.html?frp=KN956+NAM&fromSearch=Dash), in addition to being made with a 100% regenerative cotton body, also features a recycled polyester lining. **Seeing Real Impact** In 2026, Tapestry was named on [*USA Today*’s list of America’s Climate Leaders](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/20/americas-climate-leaders-2026-list/89604420007/), which highlights companies with strong progress in reducing emissions and advancing climate strategy. We’re both proud of this recognition and motivated to go further. Because if there’s one thing Tapestry is proving, it’s that with an innovation-led approach to sustainability, progress doesn’t come from one single breakthrough. Instead it’s about leading with action and intentionality, and doing business in a way that’s better for people and the planet. 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