London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London

The Education for Sustainability Transformation (EST) Progress Report gathers evidence drawn from activities that have taken, are taking place, or are in preparation across LCF towards education that is based on principles of ecological and social equity.

The Education for Sustainability Transformation (EST) Progress Report gathers evidence drawn from activities that have taken, are taking place, or are in preparation across LCF towards education that is based on principles of ecological and social equity. This is measured against the EST Strategy and Action Plan.

The report evidences multiple intervention points that have leveraged change in the LCF ecosystem between 2016-2021. It recognises and acknowledges important and inspiring initiatives that question fashion and education at a range of scales and the shift that is taking place in why, as well as what, how and with whom the college communities teach and learn.

The report’s message is two-fold:

• The strong evidence of achievements against the plan should be celebrated and widely communicated.
• The outline for deeper change within and way beyond the life and lives of LCF’s communities, courses, cultures, and operations must be explored with students, tutors, technicians, deans, administrators, researchers, finance, and senior leadership teams.

Then our response to the question: what is fashion education for? will be evident in what we contribute to life, in and through fashion.

URL to access our latest sustainability report or sustainability section(s) of our annual report

https://www.sustainable-fashion.com/publications/education-for-sustainability-transformation-%E2%80%93-progress-report-2021

Top 3 Learnings

1. Timing is right for clear messaging to our internal and external communities, building on progress.
2. Take a holistic approach to acknowledging the intersectionality of climate, racial and social justice.
3. Embed cultures of care and wellbeing – enabling listening, clarity, and honesty in all we do.