A new initiative by the H&M Foundation and Mercy Corps, and co-funded by global financial technology platform, Adyen, is testing how early-warning systems can trigger remittances before climate disasters strike.
Climate-related disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, placing growing pressure on communities and humanitarian systems. At the same time, 50% of crises are predictabl
Panipat, a major textile recycling hub, demonstrates a dynamic, informal ecosystem fostering circularity despite lacking visibility and investment. Promoting inclusive practices, the H&M Foundation aims to enhance worker livelihoods, tackle environmental issues, and create a fairer, sustainable recycling model.
The H&M Foundation commits €9 million to phase two of the Oporajita collective impact initiative, enhancing just climate transition in Bangladesh's textile sector. This phase focuses on empowering women workers, decarbonisation and resilience, advocating for social equity within fashion's climate agenda.
The H&M Foundation has joined the Schwab Foundation’s Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, aiming to foster collaboration on sustainable innovations in the textile industry. The initiative supports social equity and resilient models to address the climate crisis through collective action.
The H&M Foundation has announced the ten winners of the Global Change Award 2025 – early-stage innovations with the potential to halve fashion’s emissions every decade. Each winner receives €200K and joins a yearlong programme focused on systems thinking, personal growth and scaling impact for people and planet.
The System Map has been launched to guide the textile industry towards decarbonisation, facilitating collaboration among stakeholders. It encourages reflection on roles and systemic change, aiming for a net-zero future through innovative dialogue and shared insights within the value chain.
H&M Foundation supports The Fashion ReModel with 16,5 million SEK. The project redefines revenue in fashion through rental, repair, resale, and remake practices, promoting circular business models. Led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, it aims to decouple income from new garment production, fostering industry-wide transformation.
The H&M Foundation partners with SEEDS to enhance disaster resilience in vulnerable Indian communities. This three-year initiative, funded with SEK 7,500,000, focuses on emergency relief, long-term recovery, and sustainable development, empowering affected groups to better withstand future challenges.
A new guide, "Pop Culture: Bursting the Climate Communications Bubble," aids climate communicators in using cultural narratives to inspire action. Developed by New Zero World with support from the H&M Foundation, it emphasises storytelling to bridge the gap between awareness and action on climate change.
A groundbreaking report by Circle Economy, funded by the H&M Foundation, emphasises urgent action for the textile industry to enhance circularity and reduce its environmental impact through recycling, reuse, and sustainable practices to ensure a more sustainable future for the sector.
On its passage, Typhoon Yagi affected 31.5M people. H&M Foundation is donating USD 250,000 to the Red Cross to support aid efforts in Vietnam, Myanmar and the Philippines.
