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That circular economy strategies in the apparel industry often overlook social impacts, focusing instead on profits and sustainability? The study “The Social Impacts of Circular Strategies in the Apparel Industry” reveals how these approaches perpetuate poor working conditions and gender inequality.

New Report: Towards a Collective Approach - Rethinking Fashion's Doomed Climate Strategy

Transformers Foundation surveyed denim suppliers, finding that the sector’s approach to climate change, including Science Based Targets, are impractical and inequitable: they often ignore feasibility, context, fairness, and disproportionately burden suppliers financially.

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What are the current challenges in the garment and textiles industry in Bangladesh? How is the sector developing in China? What about labour rights and working conditions in Vietnam? Learn more about the issues shaping the industry in Asia's key sourcing hubs, with insights from leading industry experts in those countries.

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How a community platform can empower women garment workers

Why create a safe space for women garment workers? The guidebook "How to set up a community platform for women garment workers" will provide you with the right answers.

Moving the needle on gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector: why and how

Inspired by the new report “Moving the needle - gender equality and decent work in Asia's garment sector", women leaders discuss persistent gender challenges in one of the most female-dominated industries and what we can do to tackle them.

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An interview with Tracy Nilsson, adidas' Senior Director of Social-Environmental Affair and a passionate advocate for sustainability issues in the fashion industry.

“Fostering a recycling industry will definitely put Cambodia on the international map for circularity”

An interview with Massimiliano Tropeano, FABRIC Asia, Senior Advisor for Garment Sector, about the importance of a better waste management and what solutions are available.

Why the fashion industry needs to move beyond general commitments to carbon neutrality

Did you know? The fashion industry is responsible for between 5% and 8% of global carbon emissions –more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined?

Voices of the industry: “This widespread breakdown across the industry has illuminated how fragile the system really was”

Industry experts agree that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to shape garment production in Asia far into 2021 and beyond. Here are the perspectives of industry stakeholders.

Let’s talk! Social Dialogue helps Asian garment industry navigate the COVID-19 crisis

Manufacturers from three countries share how worker-employer dialogue has been key to surviving the pandemic.

ILO releases new guides to help garment factories become more resilient

Building business resilience during and after the COVID 19 pandemic has become one of the most important topics for garment manufacturers. Find out about recommended measures for factory managers in the new guides from ILO.

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25-30% of Bangladesh's Garment Orders Shift to Neighboring Countries

Rubana Haque, the former president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), highlighted the severity of the situation, mentioning that many factories have been closed for weeks and that up to 25-30% of orders might be lost by December. She emphasized the need for open discussion about these issues, despite the reluctance to speak out due to fear of backlash.

Better Cotton Launches Women Empowerment Initiative

The Better Cotton group has launches a research project in India to empower women in the cotton sector by identifying best practices and overcoming barriers like limited mobility and education. Collaborating with local partners, the initiative aims to increase women's leadership roles and promote sustainable farming practices. By 2023, Better Cotton seeks to empower one million women and ensure that 25% of its field staff are women who can influence sustainable cotton production.

Bangladeshi Square Group CEO Highlights Positive Business Climate and Calls for Election Roadmap

Bangladeshi Square Group CEO Tapan Chowdhury expressed optimism about the business climate under the interim government, noting significant improvements in governance and stability. He highlighted the need for a clear election roadmap and emphasized the importance of ethical business practices for sustainable growth in the garment sector."

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