Let's celebrate: The Asia Garment Hub turns two!

Exactly two years ago, we launched the Asia Garment Hub, a digital one-stop shop tailored to the garment and textiles sector in Asia. Time for a look back at what has happened in 2023. A conversation with the hub's co-directors Constantia Chirnside (GIZ) and David Williams (ILO).

Let's celebrate: The Asia Garment Hub turns one!

Exactly one year ago, we launched the Asia Garment Hub, a digital one-stop store tailored to the garment and textiles sector in Asia. Time for a look back at what has happened in this year. A conversation with the hub's co-directors David Williams (ILO) and Constantia Chirnside (GIZ).

Why we need to talk more about due diligence

What do the recent debate over the Higg Index and the emerging industry focus on supply chain due diligence have in common?

Disability inclusion: Companies should recognise that diversity is a strength and a reputation enhancer

Many barriers and stigmatizations prevent people with disabilities from participating equally in the labour market. Companies face the challenge of removing these barriers and designing inclusive workplaces. Find out why this is especially true for the garment and textiles sector, what measures can be taken to advance the issue of inclusion, and how the recently published "Guidelines on inclusion in textile supply chains" can help in this conversation with Luisa Hans IVN (International Association of the Natural Textile Industry) and Judith Kunert PST (Partnership for Sustainable Textiles).

Explainer: EU Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence

The EU recently drafted a proposal for a new law that would tighten corporate due diligence in global supply chains. Here's all you need to know about the proposal and what it might mean for the garment sector in Asia.