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Crystal International Announces Net Zero 2050 Vision Crystal International Announces Net Zero 2050 Vision
— by Crystal International Group Limited — last modified May 10, 2022 10:48 AM

To cope with the looming climate threats, Crystal International steps up a long-term commitment – Crystal Net Zero 2050 Vision, in line with the climate science to keep global warming below 1.5oC. The company also sets the interim target of reducing 35% aggregate greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, aligning with a science-based target approach. Crystal International has submitted its net zero commitment to Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi).

ITMF Awards 2022: Meet the winners
— by STAR Network — last modified Oct 03, 2022 04:26 PM

For the first time, the so-called ITMF Awards 2022 were presented in two categories, which are "Sustainability & Innovation" and "International Cooperation".

Webinar: Textiles Waste Mapping & Accelerating Circularity Webinar: Textiles Waste Mapping & Accelerating Circularity
Mar 01, 2022 from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM — Online, — by TUV Rheinland

In order to identify the potential for circular business practices and fabric recycling, it is important to understand the availability and usage of post-industrial and post-consumer textiles waste in the production and consumption countries.

The risks of Industry 4.0 in cambodia garment sector The risks of Industry 4.0 in cambodia garment sector
— by Daniel Schmücking — last modified Feb 22, 2022 01:58 AM

There are major innovations in the global economy which could change the face of industrial production forever. A term that embodies multiple new technologies in manufacturing is Industry 4.0. Highly developed countries have the necessary monetary, intellectual and industrial resources to embrace and shape this change, unlike developing countries which are still catching up economically. This is especially true when an economy is highly dependent on just one sector and its low labor costs, as is the case with Cambodia and its garment industry. The impact of digitalization on manufacturing will be significant. Low-skilled jobs could disappear on a large scale and there will be an urge to restructure. To get a better understanding of Cambodia’s economy, this report asks the question: What impact does Industry 4.0 have on the garment sector in Cambodia? The first chapter will focus on global trends in manufacturing which are often described by the term Industry 4.0 and their impact on the garment sector. Afterwards, the report analyzes the risks stemming from these developments on the Cambodian economy in general and on the garment industry in particular, before finally finding and presenting approaches that policymakers could take in order to attain the most positive outcome for Cambodia.

Indonesia Country Study 2021 Indonesia Country Study 2021
— by Fair Wear Foundation — last modified Aug 10, 2022 10:30 PM

The Indonesian garment industry faced a challenging year in 2021. The excess of COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the turbulent labour regulatory changes due to the enactment of Law Number 11 of 2020 on Job Creation Law has caused notable impact for this sector. To address these issues, Indonesia Fair Wear Country Study 2021 highlights the overview of the Indonesian garment industry’s condition in these past years. This report is equipped with detailed regulatory changes and risk analysis of the most common risks and violations of the labour rights in garment factories in Indonesia, through the lenses of the Fair Wear Code of Labour Practices.

Remake Transparency Report Remake Transparency Report
— by Remake — last modified Feb 24, 2022 03:16 AM

The climate crisis is here. The pandemic’s ravaging impact on fashion workers is pulling back the veil on inequalities at the heart of fashion. The industry’s systemic racism is coming more sharply into focus. Moreover, our understanding of sustainability, planetary limits and intersectional approaches to social change is reaching new heights.

2021 Remake Fashion Accountability Report 2021 Remake Fashion Accountability Report
— by Remake — last modified Mar 02, 2022 05:16 AM

Remake has updated its approach to holding the industry to account. In writing this report, we relied on the expertise of labor rights organizations; professors of human rights, employment, fashion and law; and experts in the fields of sustainability, environmental justice and circular economy.

Remake: Fashion Accountability Report 2022 Remake: Fashion Accountability Report 2022
— by Remake — last modified Jan 15, 2024 01:17 PM

This blog article was originally published on the Remake website and was written by Sumedha Vemulakonda. Vemulakonda is an ethical fashion advocate and a writer and ambassador for Remake.

Designing and facilitating conversations that matter Designing and facilitating conversations that matter
— by GIZ FABRIC — last modified Jun 16, 2022 10:05 AM

Establishing dialogue structures at the workplace is a fundamental stepping stone to achieving better working conditions. Sharing this vision, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Tchibo initiated a joint two-year project on Social Dialogue in Myanmar in close cooperation with the Industrial Workers Federation of Myanmar (IWFM). This manual introduces the meaning of facilitation and different approaches to facilitation.

Training on conflict Training on conflict
— by GIZ FABRIC — last modified Oct 25, 2022 03:31 PM

Establishing dialogue structures at the workplace is a fundamental stepping stone to achieving better working conditions. Sharing this vision, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Tchibo initiated a joint two-year project on Social Dialogue in Myanmar in close cooperation with the Industrial Workers Federation of Myanmar (IWFM). This manual is to support the learning outcomes of the Online Conflict Training. This manual serves as a practical toolkit to help facilitators of managers and workers representatives to understand conflict, explore ways to prevent it and reflect on how they can lead in the face of conflict.

Upcycling method turns textile trash to functional coatings
— by AGHub Admin — last modified May 11, 2023 02:18 PM

In an effort to make textiles more sustainable, a new method allows researchers to break old clothing down chemically and reuse polyester compounds to create fire resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that could then be applied to clothes and fabrics.

Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative Expands to Indonesia
— by AGHub Admin — last modified May 15, 2023 09:01 AM

The Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative announced the launch of its operations in Indonesia today. The Initiative aims to promote safer working conditions for factory workers by mitigating preventable fire, electrical, and structural building safety risks in key production countries in the apparel, footwear, accessories, and home textile sectors in a targeted way.

Pakistan's Economic Crisis Leaves Millions Unemployed
— by AGHub Admin — last modified May 15, 2023 09:04 AM

With major sectors reporting business closures and considering that the agriculture sector was hit hard by last year's floods, the road to economic recovery and simultaneous employment generation seems tough for Pakistan. The gap in demand and supply in Pakistan's employable youth adds to the woes.