I. Introduction
Figure 1.1: Fashion Revolution Transparency Index Scores (Fashion Revolution, 2019)
Mango is a contemporary, Mediterranean styled brand that was founded in 1984 in Barcelona, Spain. It has since expanded its Womenswear to include Men’s, Kids, and Plus Size collections (Mango, n.d.). Mango currently has a “Committed” line which features pieces responsible with environmental sustainability, reducing the impact on the environment. This collection is part of their “Take Action” program which is directed to improve processes and the work environment. Mango’s goal is to have 50% of the cotton used to be from sustainable origins by 2022 (Mango, 2017). In addition, it is said that this collection was created in nearby countries of Spain, Turkey, and Morocco to reduce emissions, however during an instore competitive shop some of the pieces were made in Bangladesh and Pakistan (See Appendix 1.1). Despite all of these efforts, Mango’s overall transparency score is 18% with a traceability score of 0%, according to the Fashion Revolution Transparency Index (See Figure 1.1).
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