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Corporate Social Responsibility Of Zara is a part of Zara's business model.

Operations
and procedures at Zara are created such that they do not interfere with people's and the
environment's well-being but rather enhance it. Additionally, these methods and designs help
businesses expand. A well-structured approach to Zara's operations ensures long-term success by
lowering potential risks and fostering a strong sense of community among employees and
customers.
In today's economic climate, companies like Zara are implementing CSR measures to
ensure long-term viability. For CSR initiatives, ZARA sought to impact the environment in
which its stores were located. Zara has established CSR targets since it has several outlets in
various places.
Zara's first step is to reduce energy use in all shops by 20%. This would enable Zara to
lower the environmental impact of its shops' carbon emissions or carbon footprints.
Zara's second attempt is to reduce its use of plastics and synthetic fibers. The company has
installed an automatic recycling hanger system that takes up processing and plastic components
from its retail locations.
In my opinion, Zara's green efforts have a more significant impact on the community as a
whole and the environment as a whole. Zara needs to pay attention to its workers since they are
also part of the company's corporate social life.
We need Zara to put more effort into projects that assist workers in its shops and the
factory where its clothing is made. Zara should follow my recommendation, which is to pay its
factory employees more than the minimum wage so that they can perform much better, produce
better-quality clothing, and get it to shops on time so that Zara can fulfill consumer demand.
Zara's products would be more natural, and the company's CSR objectives would be more
likely to be met if it purchased its organic resources, such as cotton and organic fibers, from
farmers and paid them fairly. Suppliers also benefit by receiving a fair price and raising their
living standards.
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Pursuing A Sustainable Fashion Model
When it comes to sustainable fashion, Zara has both advantages and disadvantages.
People are increasingly conscious of where and how their clothes are created, which may lead to
stronger consumer loyalty and trust as a consequence of being a sustainable fashion company.
Ethical and fair trade business models are also promoted to demonstrate that you care about your
own company and] how employees in impoverished nations are treated when they produce your
products. Good publicity might also be gained by showing your commitment to sustainable
fashion as a business. Zara's business strategy is founded on a high turnover rate, and the
company releases more than 10,000 designs yearly. Thus there are certain dangers.
That is why it is unsustainable since to make it completely sustainable, the whole
company model would have to be changed, which would result in an economic loss. You may
lose market share and negative publicity if you do not establish and promote sustainable
behavior. There will be blowback from the UN and the government since you will not be
contributing to the achievement of the. Compensation expenses, legal challenges, and increased
scrutiny from organizations focused on long-term viability are likely outcomes.
Final Thoughts And Suggestions
Zara is well on its way, but there are still ways that it can contribute to more sustainable
and ethical fashion industry. As fewer new products are manufactured, and the garments are used
for longer, this is an ecologically responsible strategy to promote sustainability. As a result of
their very high turnover rate, they cannot continue their business model. Promoting excessive
consumption has adverse effects on both individuals and the environment. Zara is responsible for
setting an example for other fashion brands by concentrating on environmental responsibility.
Since new designs are released every two weeks, offering four seasonal ranges throughout the
year would be more sustainable. To combat the "throw-away culture," recycling and eco-friendly
fashion lines are not enough.
It is critical to improve consumer education to remove the roadblocks preventing the
widespread adoption of these new buying habits. It might be possible for the fashion industry to
limit its material flow without incurring a financial loss if it promotes long-lasting clothing and
accessories as an alternative to fast fashion. Introducing models such as repairing and
remanufacturing would enhance profit without increasing material flow.
There may be new methods to refresh garments without washing them in the future,
lowering the amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere and the number of toxic chemical dyes
in waterways and lakes. Low-temperature detergents and new fiber recycling technologies

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