Accelerating change

H&M Foundation accelerates solutions towards a socially inclusive and planet positive textile industry. We use philanthropic resources to fund vital research and breakthrough innovation, develop powerful partnerships and create inspiring storytelling that shifts narratives.

ä Next-gen recycled leather

Introducing reProLeather: chromium-free, biodegradable and recyclable.

a The Echo Chamber

Together with Fotografiska Stockholm and photographer Erik Johansson, we illustrate how shifts in perceptions can generate a brighter future.

s Inclusive societies

Pioneering new methods to create inclusive societies where fashion is made …

b Planet positive

Accelerating solutions to transform the textile industry into a planet positive one …

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Communicating inspiring stories to change mindsets of what’s possible and spark action …

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No one can achieve systems change alone: The case for the Collective Impact method

The Collective Impact method can help drive the systems change needed to address the underlying root causes of complex problems and tackle the drivers of poverty and inequality. We explore how two CI initiatives are delivering change for waste pickers in India and readymade garment workers in Bangladesh through deep collaboration.
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Shift the narrative to transform the system

In a world that seems increasingly polarized, full of tensions, we create a sense of comfort by constantly seeking confirmation of our preconceived notions of reality. In this way, we build echo chambers in groups or inflate filter bubbles around us. Things that seem true and universal are often just our unique perception of the world. But by becoming aware of our limited perspectives and biases, there is a huge potential for change. Join us for an hour of inspiration and learn about the power of perception at Open Perspectives.
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reProLeather regenerating bio-based leather from leather waste

Traditional recycled leather is produced by combining shredded scraps and residual fibers of real leather with synthetic, non-biodegradable binders like PU and PVC. In contrast, the reProLeather project has pioneered a new approach. The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation, employs bio-based binders and eco-friendly chemicals.
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Learnings from global programme taken to next level

During 2017-2022, H&M Foundation and its partner WaterAid reached over 400,000 people with water, sanitation and hygiene as part of our Global Programme for water. The SusWASH programme was a great success, also for WaterAid who’s captured its learnings in a global learning report (2022) and policy and practice brief (2022), which are being used in a number of ways in their work going forward.
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s Our work

To safeguard the welfare of humanity our mission is to catalyse the fashion industry to become planet positive and to accelerate the development for inclusive societies. In 2020, we changed our strategy to throw fewer pebbles but make bigger waves by working in complex ecosystems to create long-lasting change from the ground up. For real impact, we openly share our new ideas, insights and practices to inspire others to replicate and scale.

s Inclusive Societies

Pioneering new methods to create an inclusive textile industry.

b Planet Positive

Reinventing the textile industry by accelerating planet positive solutions.

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Turning insights and solutions into inspiring stories to change mindsets.

u Emergency Relief

Quickly providing emergency relief in case of a large natural disaster.

a About us

H&M Foundation accelerates solutions towards a socially inclusive and planet positive textile industry. We use philanthropic resources to fund vital research and breakthrough innovation, develop powerful partnerships and create inspiring storytelling that shifts narratives.

p Our story

We use philanthropic resources to find, fund and facilitate disruptive innovations, initiatives and research.

x Our role

Our role is to never settle, challenge the comfortable and look outside the box for new ways to drive change.

˛ How we work

By leveraging our connections to the fashion industry, we support planet-positive solutions, and enable social inclusion by working in ecosystems and using the collective impact method.

j Ecosystems of partners

We believe that change is best achieved when a diverse group of people join forces and commit to a common agenda to solve complex challenges.