Levi Strauss and M&S partner for Fashion Renewable Collaborative

US apparel brand Levi Strauss & Co. and UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S), in partnership with SE Advisory Services, the global consulting practice of France-based Schneider Electric, have launched the Fashion Renewable Collaborative (FRC). Announced during New York Climate Week on September 22, 2026, the initiative aims to help global fashion suppliers adopt renewable electricity through coordinated brand engagement and practical implementation support.