Contributions Overview
Moving the Needle 16: The puzzle of due diligence – a detailed look at individual accountability
This online seminar was planned amidst a myriad of developments concerning Sustainability actions. While the European Green Deal and Textile Strategy set the framework for the due diligence developments for the garment and textile sector, Germany’s supply chain law established clear expectations for Brands and companies operating in Germany with regard to their due diligence obligations and accountability. While many across the supply chain have grown familiar with the terminologies, however given the extent of the consequences, a detailed look for and from Asia was planned via this online seminar. Invited speakers elaborated on Accountability in the context of current and upcoming laws.
Higg FEM 4.0 Changes: An opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their ambitions in sustainability
Textile supply chains are currently under close scrutiny due to their environmental impact. Are suppliers making progress in line with expectations from brands and retailers and the emerging local laws?
Moving the Needle 16: The puzzle of due diligence – a detailed look at individual accountability
The European Green Deal and the Textile Strategy set the framework for the due diligence developments for the garment and textile sector. Since the beginning of this development, many have grown familiar with the term, however, given the extent of the potential consequences, a detailed look from Asia is needed.
During this seminar, we invited panelists with decades of experience in garment manufacturing and chemical supply chain to engage in discussions about the current chemical management system for garment manufacturers, its successes and shortcomings, and the valuable input from manufacturers on how it can be enhanced. Furthermore, the seminar explored the perspectives and strategies of chemical companies for enhancing data transparency and identified common values held by both garment and chemical suppliers that can contribute to a more streamlined, efficient, and traceable data flow for managing chemicals within the supply chain. In the following you can find the recording of the seminar along with the knowledge product.
In this online seminar, we delved into the changing trade dynamics of three Asian nations: Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Cambodia, once a Least Developed Country (LDC), met graduation criteria in 2021 and is poised to potentially graduate in 2027, impacting its preferential trade agreement, the Everything But Arms (EBA). Bangladesh, another LDC, has heavily utilized the EBA for duty-free exports to the EU, particularly in the booming garment industry, and is preparing for graduation by 2026. Meanwhile, Pakistan, although not an LDC, has successfully leveraged the GSP+ status with the EU, offering valuable lessons in trade preferences and compliance. In the following you can find the recording of the seminar along with the knowledge product.