With more new CBAM sustainability legislation coming into force in the EU, the fashion industry could see a complete reshaping of business norms and industry dynamics as part of the demand for decarbonisation. At the same time, AI and copyright laws continue their tug-of-war, awaiting the outcome of inevitable litigation.
Fashion trade bodies, the British Fashion Council (BFC) and the UK Fashion and Textiles Association (UKFT), have teamed up with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) on a ground-breaking partnership with the aim of accelerating the UK to a leading circular fashion economy.
Ash Modha is the CEO and Co-Founder of Certified B Corp, Mondetta Clothing, and dedicated to ESG, sustainability and social impact.
This wave of new policy measures has scholars talking about a ‘sustainability revolution’ in trade governance. But the key question remains to be answered: will these initiatives actually make international trade more sustainable? Two sets of concerns need to be considered for each new measure before this question can be answered.
Announced during New York Climate Week, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is pleased to announce an evolution of its strategy, one that amplifies and builds upon its already strong base. As the world continues to confront mounting challenges like environmental degradation, social injustice, and economic volatility, the SAC is to now sharpen its focus on three foundational pillars: combating climate change, ensuring decent work for all, and shaping a nature-positive future.
A new report has exposed the increasing exploitation of garment workers in Pakistan, revealing details of how factories used by some of the world’s biggest fashion brands are routinely violating minimum wage requirements, enforcing excessive hours, ignoring health and safety concerns, and avoiding compensation for injured and killed workers.
IMARC Group, a leading market research company, has recently releases report titled “ India Textile Recycling Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028 , ” The study provides a detailed analysis of the textile recycling industry in India , including the market share, size, trends, and growth forecasts. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advances in the marke
The strategic location at the crossroads of South Asia and close proximity to the Gulf countries make Pakistan a promising regional market. In order to take advantage of this, Government of Pakistan recently unveiled an elaborated Economic Revival Plan to tackle the economic hardships of the country.
Thousands of garment factory workers took to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, and the industrial district of Gazipur on Tuesday to demand better wages.
Global brands and trade unions have renewed the International Accord to enhance health and safety in supply chains in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other countries in the future.
In 2022, the world began to emerge from the chaos of a global pandemic that wreaked havoc on farm and factory workers worldwide. During this transition to “the new normal,” one core question remained: How could FLA members and staff continue to translate uncertainty and change into responsiveness, resilience, and growth, and raise the bar for human rights in global supply chains?
Le Tien Truong, chairman of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group, said that the demand will improve overall in 2024 but the improvement will not be very significant.
"Marilyn Martinez was part of the team at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation behind its latest fashion-related report, which investigated the opportunity of circular business models. The foundation's rese ...
This report demonstrates that during the three years of reporting there has been some progress but continuing and extending the reporting coverage must remain a high priority for the Fashion Charter if it’s to ultimately achieve its goals and drive climate action.
Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories
Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories
Factory Training Materials - Advanced modules
Factory Training Materials - Basic modules
Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories
Inspired by the new report “Moving the needle - gender equality and decent work in Asia's garment sector", women leaders discuss persistent gender challenges in one of the most female-dominated industries and what we can do to tackle them.
Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories
Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories
Factory Training Materials - Advanced modules
Factory Training Materials - Advanced modules
Factory Training Materials - Basic modules
"The Trade Unions have proposed that the minimum wage for workers be raised to $200 per month, starting next year which is a turn from their initial demand of $250 last year. The unions, which have be ...
"Global trade unions and international apparel retailers who were signatories to the former Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh on Wednesday renewed their agreement to continue legally-bi ...
"The Fair Labor Association (FLA) documents significant increases in net wages – ranging from 29 percent to 57 percent over a three-year period – in a new report released today. The increases allowed ...
New signatories are: Fat Face Tesco. ...
"Following the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the Paris Agreement which came into effect in November 2016 has been a game changer in how the world views sustainable development. Aimed ...
