The ecological footprint of multinational corporations (MNCs) is a global issue that demands immediate attention. In particular, the impact of the fashion industry has garnered significant concern, as it alone is responsible for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions. Consequently, the adoption of responsible environmental initiatives such as the transition to sustainable energy could play a critical role in mitigating its harmful effects on the ecosystem. In this context, climate governance serves as a key indicator of companies' commitment and performance regarding their climate impact, and it is an essential factor in reducing associated risks, enhancing sustainability and seizing climate opportunities. So, the fashion industry is one of the top contributors to global environmental degradation, yet climate governance within this sector remains insufficiently examined. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine the role that the climate governance of fashion multinationals plays in the adoption of more sustainable and efficient energy models. To address our research question, we analysed the corporate practices of the top 150 MNCs over the period 2016–2022, using dependency models. Our findings show that climate governance structures in the fashion industry favour the use of renewable energy and the investment in various energy efficiency projects to facilitate the transition towards a more responsible energy model. Thus, we identify the significant role of governance in promoting climate action in this sector. Furthermore, our evidence indicates that organisational structures, such as the dedicated environmental management team and the CSR committee at board level, have a significant impact on sustainable energy practices.

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重塑时尚：气候治理与可持续能源转型

跨国公司 （MNC） 的生态足迹是一个需要立即关注的全球性问题。特别是，时尚行业的影响引起了人们的极大关注，因为仅时尚行业就占全球碳排放量的 10% 左右。因此，采用负责任的环境倡议，例如过渡到可持续能源，可以在减轻其对生态系统的有害影响方面发挥关键作用。在此背景下，气候治理是公司对其气候影响的承诺和绩效的关键指标，也是降低相关风险、增强可持续性和抓住气候机遇的重要因素。因此，时尚行业是导致全球环境恶化的主要因素之一，但该行业的气候治理仍未得到充分研究。在此背景下，本研究的目的是研究时尚跨国公司的气候治理在采用更可持续和高效的能源模式方面所发挥的作用。为了解决我们的研究问题，我们使用依存模型分析了 2016 年至 2022 年期间前 150 家跨国公司的企业实践。我们的研究结果表明，时尚行业的气候治理结构有利于使用可再生能源和投资各种能源效率项目，以促进向更负责任的能源模式过渡。因此，我们确定了治理在促进该部门气候行动方面的重要作用。此外，我们的证据表明，组织结构，如专门的环境管理团队和董事会层面的企业社会责任委员会，对可持续能源实践有重大影响。