Chanel and University of Cambridge extend educational partnership

19 Sept 2024

Luxury label Chanel has announced the extension of its partnership with the University of Cambridge, doubling down on the duo’s commitment to push forward sustainable transformation.

With this latest agreement, both the fashion brand and British educational institution have reaffirmed their partnership for the next three years, expanding on a deal that had initially been struck in 2021.

In its next phase, the partnership has set out to focus on strengthening ongoing education programmes for Chanel leaders in relation to sustainable business transition; continuing the exploration of innovative solutions across the value chain; working together on regenerative business models; and continuing to provide bursary funding to students on sustainability leadership courses at the university.

In a release, Kate Wylie, global chief sustainability officer for Chanel, said that informed solutions were necessary in order to address current global challenges, with this partnership being “vital” to achieve such progress.