Primark has joined the United Nations' Fashion Charter (UNFCCC), supporting the Charter's net-zero ambition and committing to a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Primark is committed to analysing and setting a decarbonisation pathway drawing on methodologies from the Science-Based Targets Initiative. The retailer has already implemented several processes across its manufacturing, distribution and store operations to identify and reduce its carbon footprint. 

Primark has set out a number of initiatives to further reduce its usage of GHG such as doubling the number of its products made using recycled materials to 40 million items. this autumn and partnering with charities since 2010 to donate unsold products from its stores, to raise funds for those in need.