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Why mainstreaming green finance is key to real industry sustainability
Green sustainability metrics are evolving quickly, with financial institutions increasingly adopting them. Innovation in green financing is key to ensure a fair and just transition, says Rakesh Vazirani, Head of Sustainability Services at TÜV Rheinland Group.
“This widespread breakdown across the industry has illuminated how fragile the system really was”
Industry experts agree that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to shape garment production in Asia far into 2021 and beyond. But how will the pandemic affect garment production systems and practices? And manufacturers and workers? Here are the perspectives of industry stakeholders.
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Cambodia Advances Sexual and Reproductive Health for Garment Workers
On November 21, 2024, Dr. Huy Hansong, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, closed the Partnership Project to Promote Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for garment workers at a ceremony in Phnom Penh.
Read MoreIndustriALL and Myanmar unions have filed OECD complaints against Next, New Yorker, and LPP for sourcing from Myanmar despite documented worker rights abuses since the 2021 coup. The regime has banned unions and fostered exploitation, with brands accused of enabling these violations.
Read MoreAI Revolution in Fashion can support climate goals but workers might be left behind
The fashion industry is adopting AI to reduce waste, monitor emissions, and improve sustainability, with brands like H&M investing in recycling and resource optimization. However, this shift endangers millions of jobs, particularly in labor-intensive countries like Bangladesh, where up to 60% of garment roles are at risk.
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