Asian Dialogues on Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Sector
Audit Fatigue, facts, challenges and a call for action
With the more and more stringent requirements raised by due diligence legislation, the fashion industry is under great pressure to keep up with regulatory changes. Yet, the current social compliance practice is plagued by redundant and fragmented audits at very high costs which results in fragile working conditions for suppliers and workers by association.The STAR network released a timely position paper on Audit Fatigue embarking on an effort to work with stakeholders to reduce and eventually eliminate Audit Fatigue.
Following our Technical Seminar held on 27 March 2024, we are pleased to present you with a comprehensive summary of the event.
Technical Seminar 20: On the complex traceability of leather supply chain
Deforestation has many causes, but cattle rearing is considered one of the most significant drivers. Though it is not the primary reason for cattle farming, the leather industry has an important role to drive positive changes.