Issues that affect the industry
What Themes does the Asia Garment Hub focus on?
The Asia Garment Hub is a one-stop knowledge Hub for the garment and textiles industry. Here you will find news, in-depth studies, best practices, events and trainings on the topic of Decent Work/Social & Labour Standards, Gender, Climate & Environment, Business/Productivity, COVID-19, Digitalization, and Purchasing Practices. Take the opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with industry experts.
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Business & Productivity
What potential do measures to increase Business & Productivity hold for factories in Asia? Discover best practices, in-depth industry news, and upcoming events and trainings related to Business & Productivity.
Climate & Environment
How does Climate Change affect the garment and textiles industry? In this section you will find news, best practices, current events and trainings around the topic of Climate & Environment.
COVID-19
What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on the global garment and textiles sector so far? Get the latest news on COVID-19, discover good practices, and connect with industry insiders here.
Digitalization
What impact does Digitalization have on the garment and textiles sector? In this section you will find news, best practices, current events and training around the topic of Digitalization.
Gender
Why do female garment workers face so many challenges? Find out what initiatives and projects are already working to address Gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace, and what key challenges are ahead.
Decent Work/Social & Labour Standards
What is Decent Work and why is it a key element to achieve fair globalization and poverty reduction? We provide latest news, in-depth studies, guidance, good practices, as well as events and trainings.
Due Diligence
What is Due Diligence? The concept of Due Diligence describes the process by which businesses are expected to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for adverse corporate impact on human rights and the environment. In this section you will find news, best practices, current events and training around the topic.
Purchasing Practices
What are Purchasing Practices? “Purchasing Practices” is an umbrella term that refers to how buyers engage with their suppliers. When do brands pay suppliers for the goods they’ve produced? How are prices negotiated? Are technical specifications agreed before production is due to start? Here's a short overview of the issues.