Sustainability is a crucial issue for the future of business and one of the main challenges for the fashion industry, a sector characterized by high environmental and social impacts. This thesis analyzes how companies can create value through sustainable strategies, with a focus on the fashion industry, highlighting innovative tools, approaches and models useful for reducing supply chain impacts and promoting more responsible practices. The first chapter introduces the concept of sustainability in business, exploring its historical evolution, the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and key models such as the Triple Bottom Line and Corporate Social Responsibility. The main drivers and barriers that influence the adoption of sustainable practices are also analyzed. The second chapter focuses on critical issues specific to the fashion industry, including fast fashion, the complexity of the production chain, high costs and the absence of uniform standards. These issues underscore the need for a profound change in the traditional business model. The third chapter explores innovative methods and tools to make the supply chain more sustainable, such as circular economy, digital traceability, Life-Cycle Assessment, Carbon Footprint, and certifications such as Cradle to Cradle®. These tools provide a strategic framework for addressing environmental and social challenges. The fourth chapter is dedicated to Golden Goose, an Italian company that represents a virtuous example of sustainability in the luxury sector. Through an analysis of its business model and initiatives related to the environment and social responsibility, the chapter highlights how Golden Goose has managed to combine tradition, innovation and sustainable commitment, becoming a benchmark for the industry. This thesis demonstrates that sustainability, in addition to being an ethical necessity, can become a powerful driver of innovation and competitiveness, offering fashion companies new opportunities to create economic, social and environmental value.
La sostenibilità è un tema cruciale per il futuro delle imprese e rappresenta una delle principali sfide per l'industria della moda, un settore caratterizzato da elevati impatti ambientali e sociali. Questa tesi analizza come le aziende possano creare valore attraverso strategie sostenibili, con particolare attenzione al settore fashion, evidenziando strumenti, approcci e modelli innovativi utili a ridurre l’impatto della supply chain e promuovere pratiche più responsabili. Il primo capitolo introduce il concetto di sostenibilità nelle imprese, esplorandone l'evoluzione storica, i Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) dell'ONU e modelli chiave come il Triple Bottom Line e la Corporate Social Responsibility. Vengono inoltre analizzati i principali driver e le barriere che influenzano l’adozione di pratiche sostenibili. Il secondo capitolo si concentra sulle criticità specifiche dell’industria della moda, tra cui il fast fashion, la complessità della filiera produttiva, i costi elevati e l’assenza di standard uniformi. Questi aspetti sottolineano la necessità di un cambiamento profondo nel modello di business tradizionale. Il terzo capitolo esplora metodi e strumenti innovativi per rendere più sostenibile la supply chain, come l’economia circolare, la tracciabilità digitale, il Life-Cycle Assessment, il Carbon Footprint e certificazioni come il Cradle to Cradle®. Questi strumenti forniscono un quadro strategico per affrontare le sfide ambientali e sociali. Il quarto capitolo è dedicato al caso studio di Golden Goose, azienda italiana che rappresenta un esempio virtuoso di sostenibilità nel settore del lusso. Attraverso un’analisi del suo modello di business e delle iniziative legate all’ambiente e alla responsabilità sociale, il capitolo evidenzia come Golden Goose sia riuscita a coniugare tradizione, innovazione e impegno sostenibile, diventando un punto di riferimento per il settore. Questa tesi dimostra che la sostenibilità, oltre a essere una necessità etica, può diventare un potente driver di innovazione e competitività, offrendo alle aziende del settore moda nuove opportunità per creare valore economico, sociale e ambientale.
Verso una moda sostenibile: sfide e strategie di un settore in evoluzione Il caso Golden Goose tra innovazione e tradizione
TONIOLO, GIORGIA
2024/2025
Abstract
Sustainability is a crucial issue for the future of business and one of the main challenges for the fashion industry, a sector characterized by high environmental and social impacts. This thesis analyzes how companies can create value through sustainable strategies, with a focus on the fashion industry, highlighting innovative tools, approaches and models useful for reducing supply chain impacts and promoting more responsible practices. The first chapter introduces the concept of sustainability in business, exploring its historical evolution, the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and key models such as the Triple Bottom Line and Corporate Social Responsibility. The main drivers and barriers that influence the adoption of sustainable practices are also analyzed. The second chapter focuses on critical issues specific to the fashion industry, including fast fashion, the complexity of the production chain, high costs and the absence of uniform standards. These issues underscore the need for a profound change in the traditional business model. The third chapter explores innovative methods and tools to make the supply chain more sustainable, such as circular economy, digital traceability, Life-Cycle Assessment, Carbon Footprint, and certifications such as Cradle to Cradle®. These tools provide a strategic framework for addressing environmental and social challenges. The fourth chapter is dedicated to Golden Goose, an Italian company that represents a virtuous example of sustainability in the luxury sector. Through an analysis of its business model and initiatives related to the environment and social responsibility, the chapter highlights how Golden Goose has managed to combine tradition, innovation and sustainable commitment, becoming a benchmark for the industry. This thesis demonstrates that sustainability, in addition to being an ethical necessity, can become a powerful driver of innovation and competitiveness, offering fashion companies new opportunities to create economic, social and environmental value.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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