2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Closing the transparency gap in global fashion
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 02, 2022 12:05 PM

"In this year’s edition of Fashion Revolution’s, Fashion Transparency Index, the top 250 brands and retailers achieved an average transparency score of 24% – a mere 1% increase on last year1. This und ...

Open letter to the DFL (German Football League)
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 02, 2022 12:05 PM

"Dear DFL managers, dear Mr. Lenz, dear Mr. Stefes, We awaited the new sustainability guideline for the licensing of Bundesliga football clubs with great hopes. Even though German professional footbal ...

The People’s Republic of Shein
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 02, 2022 12:16 PM

"There was some desperation in the air at the indoor mall where Shein had opened a pop-up store. A security guard posted at the entrance said that on each of the three days the pop-up was in business, ...

Social auditing and ethical certification
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 02, 2022 12:16 PM

"Persistent problems have been documented in the effectiveness of social auditing and ethical certification schemes when it comes to preventing, detecting and addressing forced labour. Yet, companies ...

Making fashion supply chains more ESG compliant
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 05, 2022 09:27 AM

"Digitalisation and tougher regulations are working in tandem to make supply chain more ESG compliant than ever before. [...] Sustainability starts with the right data Sustainable supply chains need a ...

Minimum wage nears $200 in latest talks
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 05, 2022 09:27 AM

"The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has revealed the latest range in negotiations for next year's monthly minimum wage for textile-related sectors, which is expected to rise to just below ...

Knowledge gap on RMG workers' occupational health
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 05, 2022 09:27 AM

"Anecdotal reports from garment factory workers in Bangladesh have identified customary complaints like chest discomfort, headaches, weight loss, fatigue, ear complaints, and dyspnea. Other less commo ...

Shooting scandal ex-governor gets promotion
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 05, 2022 09:27 AM

"A former Bavet governor who was jailed for shooting and injuring three women garment workers more than 10 years ago has been promoted to a senior government position. Chhouk Bandith fired into a crow ...

Is resale fuelling overconsumption?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 05, 2022 09:27 AM

"Ultra-fast fashion e-tailer PrettyLittleThing is the latest brand to launch a secondhand marketplace, playing into a debate over whether resale is becoming a smokescreen for even more and faster cons ...