Fashion Giants H&M, Zara Implicated in Deforestation and Corruption in Brazil

A new report reveals that cotton used by H&M and Zara is linked to environmental destruction and unethical practices in Brazil's Cerrado region.

Investigative report by Earthsight exposes H&M and Zara's use of cotton linked to deforestation, land grabbing, and corruption in Brazil.
Cotton sourced from the Cerrado savanna was falsely labeled as ethical by Better Cotton, despite evidence of environmental and human rights abuses.
SLC Agricola and Horita Group, major Brazilian agribusinesses, are identified as the source of the tainted cotton, with a history of legal violations.
Better Cotton has conducted an independent audit following the allegations, with results pending release.
Fashion industry's reliance on certification schemes criticized for lack of transparency and effectiveness in preventing environmental harm.