Levi Strauss Launches Supply Chain Renewable Energy Program Starting in India

Levi Strauss and Co. announced the LS&Co. Energy Accelerator Program, a new initiative developed with Schneider Electric to accelerate the shift to renewable electricity across its supply chain, with an initial rollout in India. The program supports Levi Strauss's target to reduce supply chain emissions by 42% by 2030, measured against a 2022 baseline.

Under the LEAP program, Levi Strauss suppliers in India will gain access to favorable pricing and investment terms for renewable power, along with technical guidance and training. Participating suppliers can pursue on-site solar installations, renewable energy certificates, or group power purchase agreements. Schneider Electric will provide advisory services and financial analysis to program participants, drawing on its experience managing the Walmart Gigaton PPA program in which Levi Strauss previously participated.

India's selection as the first market for LEAP reflects both the significance of Indian suppliers to Levi Strauss's production network and the maturity of India's renewable energy market. India has become one of the world's largest solar markets, with competitive tariffs and a growing ecosystem of renewable energy providers that make group PPAs and on-site generation increasingly viable for manufacturing suppliers. The initiative adds to a growing number of global apparel brands using India as a pilot market for supply chain decarbonization programs.

The LEAP program aligns with Levi Strauss's longer-term pledge to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, requiring sustained reduction in Scope 3 emissions from its supply chain. Supply chain emissions typically represent the largest share of an apparel company's total carbon footprint, making supplier engagement the most impactful lever available. Chief Sustainability Officer Jeffrey Hogue indicated the program will expand to additional markets over time, suggesting India's experience will serve as a model for the company's broader supplier engagement strategy.

Key figure — 42% supply chain emissions reduction target by 2030 (2022 baseline)