The initiative aims to embed sustainability expertise across business functions as the house advances its long-term environmental strategy
Christian Dior Couture has partnered with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) to launch a sustainability-focused training program designed to equip employees with the knowledge and tools needed to support the fashion industry’s environmental transition. Introduced in late May, the Sustainability Fashion Leadership Program forms part of Dior’s broader “Dream in Green” strategy and aligns with the environmental objectives outlined in LVMH’s Life 360 roadmap.
The program will provide employees across Dior’s global organization with access to educational content, conferences, and training modules developed in collaboration with IFM. Rather than focusing exclusively on sustainability teams, the initiative is intended to reach employees across multiple functions, including design, merchandising, logistics, finance, legal, sourcing, and supply chain management, reflecting the growing importance of integrating environmental considerations throughout business operations.
A certified one-year curriculum has been established for an inaugural cohort of 23 employees representing more than 15 departments. Structured around four core modules, the program will address topics including environmental regulation, responsible sourcing and manufacturing, traceability, biodiversity, eco-design, circularity, climate strategy, and sustainable performance measurement. Participants will also receive coaching support to develop projects intended for implementation within the company.
“With ‘Dream in Green,’ we aim to train all our employees so that everyone can have a positive impact within their position,” said Clément Lefevre, Chief Sustainability Officer at Christian Dior Couture. “This training program, developed in collaboration with IFM, is thus designed as a driver for action, allowing teams to translate the house’s vision into concrete, innovative and meaningful initiatives.”
The initiative reflects a broader shift across the luxury sector, where sustainability is increasingly being embedded into corporate culture and operational decision-making rather than treated as a standalone function. As regulatory requirements evolve and consumer expectations continue to rise, brands are investing more heavily in education and internal capability-building to support long-term environmental goals.
For Dior, the partnership with IFM represents another step in translating sustainability commitments into organizational practice, while reinforcing the role of employee engagement and cross-functional expertise in achieving measurable progress across the value chain.
