Aditi Saha
Our twenty-second member of the month is Aditi Saha
UCRF is running a ‘Member of the Month’ feature on this blog, where a member, selected at random from the membership database, is sent five questions to give us all an overview of our members. Our twenty-second participant, Aditi Saha is an ESG specialist working at the nexus of sustainability strategy and software, with a focus on enabling credible, data-driven impact measurement across industries.
—1 How would you sum up your research/practice?
I work at the intersection of ESG software and sustainability strategy, assisting organizations in building comprehensive ESG reporting systems. My practice involves applied research across global ESG frameworks, helping navigate region-specific regulations and aligning them with corporate disclosures. A key part of my role is supporting accurate GHG emissions calculations across all three scopes—enabling credible impact measurement and driving data-led decision-making.
— 2 How do you address fashion and sustainability in your work?
While I don't work directly in fashion, I support tech-enabled ESG solutions that are industry-agnostic. For fashion, this includes mapping supply chain risks, enabling Scope 3 emissions tracking, and aligning reporting with frameworks like GRI, CSRD, and ISSB—particularly around resource use, labor practices, and circularity.
— 3 What are the conflicts you have encountered around fashion and sustainability in your work?
Conflicts often stem from the inherent contradiction between sustainability goals and the fast fashion model, which thrives on overproduction and overconsumption. The rise of influencer culture reinforces this by promoting short-lived trends and impulsive buying, undermining conscious consumption. There are also persistent issues around greenwashing vs. genuine transparency, and data gaps—especially beyond Tier 1 suppliers.
— 4 What do you consider the key sources and cases when it comes to fashion and sustainability?
Key sources include the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s work on circularity, the Fashion Transparency Index by Fashion Revolution, and the Textile Exchange’s Material Change Index. On the regulatory side, frameworks like the CSRD are pushing brands toward more holistic and audited sustainability disclosures. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is particularly impactful for fashion, as it targets commodities like leather, rubber, and viscose, requiring brands to prove their supply chains are free from deforestation—driving traceability and responsible sourcing deep into procurement systems.
— 5 Could you recommend some less-known sources or cases you think should be more widely shared?
Remake’s Accountability Reports – offer unfiltered insight into brand sustainability claims.
Fibershed – highlights regenerative fiber systems and local economies.
Clean Clothes Campaign – focuses on labor justice across fashion supply chains.
These platforms often challenge mainstream narratives and bring grassroots perspectives to the fore.
Thank you Aditi for sharing your work!
