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Pakistan’s Own 9/11 Disaster Still Haunts Garment Sector
Nine years after a textile factory complex in the Pakistani city of Karachi erupted into flames, killing more than 250 workers and injuring 60 others, its victims and families are still seeking restitution.
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April 02, 2024
Worker Voice: What it is, what it is not, and why it matters
Worker voice entails the capacity of workers to speak up, articulate, and manifest collective agency to improve the terms and conditions of work and livelihoods and contribute to more equitable and democratic societies. Trade unions and collective bargaining most clearly fit this...
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April 02, 2024
ILO suggests Bangladesh implement labour reforms
The country director of International Labour Organisation in Bangladesh, Tuomo Poutiainen, on Sunday urged the government to implement the labour reform roadmap and the national action plan to address the post-graduation challenges and to resolve the complaint lodged against the...
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April 02, 2024
Fashion Still Struggles to Address the Human Side of Sustainability, Experts Say
Too often, people are left out of the conversation when it comes to fashion’s impact on the planet. That’s according to experts who spoke about the human side of sustainability at Sourcing Journal’s Sustainability Summit.
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April 02, 2024
CDP: At least $77 billion under threat from supply chain water risk
Half of large companies are not addressing water-related supply chain risks despite the potential for huge financial impacts, according to a CDP study.
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April 02, 2024
Sustainable style: How fashion can afford and accelerate decarbonization
Translating fashion’s decarbonization commitments into action has proved difficult. A new McKinsey analysis outlines what the industry can do to reach its targets.
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April 02, 2024
Soorty launches Pakistan regenerative agriculture project to boost traceability
Denim manufacturer Soorty has launched a regenerative agriculture farming initiative aimed at boosting sustainability practices in the industry.
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March 26, 2024
Transparency and Traceability: Value Chain Collaboration as a Strategic Priority
Where do the boundaries of a brand end in a global production process which crosses territories, involves innumerable people, and is influenced by climate and geopolitical changes? These boundaries are increasingly blurred because everything touched by the production process is...
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March 26, 2024
High-level Event “Threads of Change: Systemic Transformation of the Textile Sector”
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Belgian Presidency will jointly host the high-level event “Threads of Change: Systemic Transformation of the Textile Sector”. This event will offer a unique opportunity to reflect on: Global textile sector priorities and...
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March 25, 2024
Positive indicators emerge in garment-textile sector exports
Enjoying a rise in orders, the garment and textile sector is optimistic about the completion of its target of earning 44 billion USD in export revenue set for this year.
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March 25, 2024
European Commission Announces “Textiles Of The Future” Partnership Under Horizon Europe – An Important Step Ahead To Develop An Innovation-Driven European Textiles Industry
BRUSSELS — March 20, 2024 — In the fringes of the EU Research and Innovation Days, the European Commission has announced 9 new European co-funded and co-programmed partnerships, including “Textiles of the Future” (*). These partnerships will be at the core of the Horizon Europe...
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March 25, 2024
Lack of will to eliminate child labour deplorable
An increase in child labour, with thousands engaged in hazardous sectors, as the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics says, suggests that the economic growth has not been inclusive. The National Child Labour Survey 2022 and Establishment-Based Sector Wise Working Children Survey 2023,...
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March 21, 2024
GFA and H&M Foundation Forge Partnership to Accelerate Circularity
Today on Global Recycling Day, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and H&M Foundation are thrilled to announce a new collaboration to bolster the efforts of the Global Circular Fashion Forum (GCFF). This three-year partnership will not only infuse substantial funding into GFA’s...
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March 20, 2024
RMG workers’ average wage falls by 4.6pc: study
The study titled ‘Wage Trends: Bangladesh’ conducted by the Fair Labor Association, an international network of apparel companies, universities, and civil society organisations, that promote human rights for workers around the world, found that the garment workers’ wages have...
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March 20, 2024
Experts highlight benefits of solar power for Bangladesh industries
During a recent event, experts highlighted the declining cost of rooftop solar units, stating industries can benefit significantly from the same.
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March 20, 2024
The green divide: how China and the West differ on sustainability
New Deloitte research delves into the understandings and practices of sustainability among Chinese and Western consumers, revealing shared concerns and distinct approaches.
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March 20, 2024
Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference 2024: John Lewis, The North Face and Finisterre’s learnings on circular fashion
John Lewis, North Face and Finisterre have shared their key learnings from launching circular initiatives such as repair, resale and rental.
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March 20, 2024
EU Policy. Governments support stripped-down corporate due diligence law
After weeks of uncertainty, new EU rules on sustainable supply chains seem likely to pass into law.
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March 20, 2024
Reviving IndustriALL Cambodia women’s committee
A group of sixteen women union leaders from nine IndustriALL Cambodian affiliates gathered in Phnom Penh to review the current state of women workers' rights in the country. Despite the women's committee's inactivity during the pandemic, the union didn't stop defending women...
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February 27, 2024