With Earth Day around the corner (April 22, 2023), Coresight Research is keeping environmental and related issues top of mind.

In this infographic, we highlight our proprietary EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, with a focus on returns, resale and sourcing in the apparel, footwear and accessories sector.

The EnCORE framework provides a model through which retailers can begin to internalize a sustainability strategy, comprising five elements: environmental awareness, circular models, optimized operations, responsible supply chains, and excellence in reporting and communication.

Companies mentioned in this report include: Depop, Gucci, Tapestry

Other relevant research:

• Insights Video: Earth Day 2023—Sustainability in Retail
• The Coresight Research EnCORE Framework for Sustainability in Retail
• Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions: Key Insights—Free Infographic
• US Fashion Resale Market: E-Commerce and Luxury Capture Greater Share
• Retail Innovators: Sustainability and Tech Enablers in the Luxury Ecosystem
• The Secret to Unlocking a Sustainable Retail Future Through Blockchain—Infographic
• All our coverage of sustainability in retail