Contributions Overview

The Hidden Burdens of Well-Intentioned Standards

The Hidden Burdens of Well-Intentioned Standards

Reflections from May’s Supplier Meet-Up

On Supplier-Led, Brand-Supported Capacity Building

On Supplier-Led, Brand-Supported Capacity Building

Reflections from April’s Supplier Meet-Up

A Belief to Let Go Of: Decarbonization Saves Money

A Belief to Let Go Of: Decarbonization Saves Money

Reflections from January’s Supplier Meet-Up

The Mystery of Supplier Engagement

The Mystery of Supplier Engagement

Reflections from March’s Supplier Meet-Up

SOS: My Clients Want a Certified Supply Chain But…

SOS: My Clients Want a Certified Supply Chain But…

Reflections on February’s Supplier Meet-Up

Supplier Meet-Ups: The Master Plan(ish)

Supplier Meet-Ups: The Master Plan(ish)

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

Of Collectives and Partnerships: Could Manufacturer Collaboration Help Transform Fashion?

Of Collectives and Partnerships: Could Manufacturer Collaboration Help Transform Fashion?

Reflections on the Asia Garment Hub’s October Supplier Meet-Up.

Why the Next Supplier Meet-Up Will Explore Collaboration Between Manufacturing Companies

Why the Next Supplier Meet-Up Will Explore Collaboration Between Manufacturing Companies

An open letter from Kim van der Weerd to manufacturers and non-manufacturers.

Practical Tips for Talking to Manufacturers About Decarbonization

Practical Tips for Talking to Manufacturers About Decarbonization

It’s not a good sign if the entities tasked with transforming the industry’s climate impact struggle to think of a conversation about decarbonization during which they felt their challenges were recognized and understood.

Changing the Terms of the Decarbonization Conversation

Changing the Terms of the Decarbonization Conversation

Reflections on the Asia Garment Hub’s July Supplier Meet-Up. This session was about decarbonization inspiration: what other models for decarbonization are out there? We were joined by Sven Sielhorst who works with Wij.Land, a grassroots organization collaborating with 200 dairy farmers in the Netherlands.

Decarbonization Strategies: Leaving the Stratosphere

Decarbonization Strategies: Leaving the Stratosphere

Reflections on the Asia Garment Hub’s June Supplier Meet-Up

De-carbonizing Fashion Supply Chains: “We’re Not Dolphins at Sea World”

De-carbonizing Fashion Supply Chains: “We’re Not Dolphins at Sea World”

Reflections on the Asia Garment Hub’s Inaugural Supplier Meet-Up

Manufacturers, get involved & have your say…

Manufacturers, get involved & have your say…

We get it, engaging in conversations about purchasing practices can be risky for suppliers, leading to lost orders and retribution. Here are some low-risk ways for you to have your say.

A Who’s Who of Purchasing Practices

A Who’s Who of Purchasing Practices

A quick guide to the key actors and initiatives helping the industry to understand and take action on better purchasing practices.