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Low Carbon Transition Programme

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The Low Carbon Transition (LCT) Programme has seen the British Fashion Council (BFC) move the fashion sector one step closer to achieving net zero. The programme has supported 50 x SMEs* so far to decarbonise their supply chains by implementing low carbon transition plans. *selection criteria applies.

The BFC has been awarded funding by The Greater London Authority’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which aims to support early-stage London-based businesses in high-growth sectors. To support with delivery of this programme, the BFC’s IPF is working with consultancy firm QSA Partners and partners, Think Circular and Seedling. Together our partners have provided practical, hands-on support with carbon literacy training on core sustainability topics, access to digital tools to help baseline and track emissions data and workshops to explore circular business models and products. 

LCT takes a cohort approach and will provide each SME a range of benefits:

  • Learning and development
  • A community of fellow SMEs undertaking the journey together
  • A tailored approach to suit each business
  • Access to carbon and circularity experts within the fashion sector
  • Hands-on support
  • Ongoing resource access

Following on from the success of the original programme which came to a close in March 2025, we are delighted to confirm that we have been awarded additional funding by the UK Government, through the UKPSF, to extend the programme. As a result, we are looking for 25 new, London-based SME (RTW) fashion businesses to support between May – December 2025. 

Participation in the programme, will enable businesses to gain access to the tools and expertise required to measure their emissions and develop a decarbonisation roadmap, tailored to your business as well as consideration of circular economy business models.

Participation is fully funded, thanks to support from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

Spaces are limited. To apply, please complete the Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire & Business Details Survey by this Thursday 10th July.

Moving The Needle
LOW CARBON TRANSITION PROGRAMME FOR SMEs
2025 Report



“We only have until 2030 to halve global emissions in order to stand a chance at keeping global warming below 1.5°C” – UNFCCC & CDP, 2023 

The LCT programme, developed by the BFC’s IPF, has established itself as an important framework for decarbonising a crucial segment of the UK Fashion industry. The programme assisted a selection of London-based small and micro fashion businesses in measuring their emissions and creating a tailored decarbonisation roadmap through 2030.  

This programme has provided SMEs with support that may otherwise be inaccessible to them, largely due to the prohibitively high costs associated with external consultancy support and tools. Through the LCT programme, the BFC has supported 50 SMEs to access the necessary expertise and tools to: 

  • Measure scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions aligned to industry best practice
  • Develop bespoke decarbonisation plans to 2030
  • Explore applicability of embedding circularity and circular economy business models (CEBM)
  • Understand their customer base for new circular propositions
  • Enable evidence-based public communication on their climate action plans
  • Be part of a community of like-minded businesses  

 

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