Getting Through the Crisis Together 4: Sustainability - How to stay on course during COVID 19

COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains globally, resulting in reduced orders and incomes, factory closures and job losses. The implications for developing countries are enormous, potentially leading to strikes and social unrest. This webinar series sheds light on the pandemic’s impact on the textile and garment industry in Asia. The fourth webinar is jointly organised by GIZ FABRIC and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). Based on an introduction by SAC on findings from its recent member survey on the implications of COVID-19, our guest speaker from SAC and two representatives from manufacturers will discuss the implications for facilities, especially on ensuring worker safety. Finally, we will debate how facilities and other industry stakeholders can stay committed to sustainability during times of crisis and what it means for tools such as the Higg Index by SAC and the way it is implemented across the industry. Speakers: Ms Eranthi Premaratne, Director Facilities, Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) Mr Matthew Guenther, Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager, TAL Apparel Limited Mr Vijay N. Suvarna, Sustainability & Compliance, Asiatan / TecTuff