How Carbon Pricing Is Breaking the Fashion Industry

Fast fashion’s business model relies on externalizing environmental costs, but new regulatory frameworks are forcing a reckoning. We examine how the European Union’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and extended producer responsibility laws are reshaping supply chain economics for major apparel brands. By analyzing the true cost of a cotton t-shirt versus its retail price, we explore why carbon pricing alone isn’t enough without strict traceability mandates. Lucas and Luna break down the specific compliance hurdles facing mid-tier retailers and what this means for consumer prices in late 2026.

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