The Primark 2024/25 sustainability update shows 74% of clothing now uses recycled or sustainably-sourced fibres and 57% contains cotton from its Primark Cotton Project. The company cut total value-chain emissions by 5.7% since 2019, with 71% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions. Around 5% of garments are now circular by design, and all textile suppliers are onboarded in a traceability programme. Social-impact measures include worker health initiatives and community donations

The Primark Cotton Project, launched in 2013, supports over 300,000 cotton farmers 80% women across India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, training them to use 26% fewer pesticides, 35% fewer fertilisers, and boosting yields +8%. The initiative targets full-sourcing of cotton via organic, recycled or project-trained fibre by 2027 (currently 57% of units). It enhances traceability via CottonConnect’s TraceBale and forensic verification, and fosters climate-resilience through regenerative pilots for 3,000 farmers+ by 2030.

Primark’s Gender Pay Gap Report ROI 2024–25 shows progress toward workplace equity, with a median pay gap of –0.8% (favouring women) and a mean gap of 15.8%. Women represent 77% of Primark’s workforce, and the median bonus gap fell to 26.4% from 40.2%. Initiatives include the “Supporting Women for Life” programme—covering menopause, maternity, and adaptive products—and a new accessibility strategy across stores. Reciprocal mentoring, wellbeing, and colleague networks (540 members in 15 markets) advance inclusion and belonging across all levels

The "Primark Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report 2022/23" highlights Primark's achievements in sustainability and ethics. Key initiatives include training 299,388 farmers in sustainable cotton practices and ensuring that 55% of clothing units contain recycled or sustainably sourced materials. The company has also powered 141 stores with renewable or low-carbon electricity and removed 1 billion single-use plastic units since 2019.

The "Primark Bangladesh Sudokkho Workers Report" assesses the effects of training programs on worker satisfaction and productivity. Key findings include 82% of workers reporting improved job security, 75% experiencing enhanced skills, and 66% noting increased wages after training. Additionally, 90% of participants expressed satisfaction with the training program.