New Look sustainability score: 34/100

New Look reports Scope 1&2 emissions and claims carbon neutrality in own operations since 2019. SBTi validation confirms GHG Protocol methodology. However, specific Scope 1 and 2 figures are not publicly disaggregated, and the carbon neutral claim likely relies on offsets without full transparency.

New Look reports Scope 3 emissions (11% reduction since FY22) and has partnered with TrusTrace for supply chain traceability to Tier 4. Total footprint of 325,615 tCO₂e is estimated. No full Scope 3 category breakdown is publicly available; supply chain complexity remains a material emissions driver.

New Look reports 12% overall reduction, 22% Scope 1&2, and 11% Scope 3 reductions (absolute) since FY22, aligned with SBTi 2030 targets (42% absolute). Measured over 2 years post-COVID recovery. Revenue decline partially explains absolute reductions independent of decarbonisation.

New Look uses renewable energy in some storefronts and has set 2030 targets for production site renewables. No percentage disclosed, no RE100 membership, no PPAs documented. Absence of specific renewable targets and baseline suggests current coverage is partial; no third-party verification found.

No TNFD disclosure, biodiversity policy, or nature footprint found. Cotton and viscose sourcing carries material biodiversity risk. Company shifts 77% of clothing to lower-impact fibres (BCI cotton, ECOVERO viscose) but lacks deforestation commitment, ecosystem impact quantification, or nature risk assessment.

New Look diverted 212 tonnes of textiles from landfill, targets 30% recycled content in synthetics, and reports 77% of clothing with lower-impact attributes. Jewellery includes recycled materials. However, the core fast fashion model—rapid turnover, high volume—remains fundamentally linear. No microplastic mitigation addressed.

No water consumption data, water footprint assessment, or stewardship programmes found. Fashion is the second-largest water consumer globally. Cotton cultivation and textile dyeing in water-stressed regions are central to supply chain. Complete absence of water disclosure is a critical gap for this footprint profile.

New Look has SBTi-approved near-term targets (42% absolute reduction Scope 1&2 and Scope 3 by 2030, net zero 2040). Company reports on-track delivery (22% S1&2, 11% S3 achieved). Absolute targets avoid intensity gaming. Carbon neutrality claim for own operations since 2019 suggests offset reliance.

New Look publishes annual sustainability reports, maintains a Head of Sustainability, reports emissions by scope, and discloses Tier 1 and beyond-Tier-1 supplier lists. However, sustainability information is hard to find on website. No TCFD/CSRD, board oversight, or executive compensation linkage to targets found.

No greenwashing lawsuits, regulatory fines, or upheld environmental complaints found. No InfluenceMap profile (company size below threshold). Good On You rates 'Not Good Enough' on planet, people, and animal welfare, reflecting sector norms rather than specific violations. No trade association misalignment identified.