News — Asia Garment Hub

Mark your calendar for the Asian Dialogues for Greener Production conference

GMAC and GIZ FABRIC warmly invite you to attend our first post lockdown, physical Asian Dialogues conference.

Training Program on "Responsible Sourcing"

The Responsible Business Hub (RBH), in collaboration with GIZ FABRIC Cambodia, is delighted to announce the commencement of a training program in partnership with the Cambodian Garment Training Institute (CGTI).

Responsible Business Hub Cambodia | July 10, 2023

The Role of Trade Unions in Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD)

Upcoming EU legislation on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) will not only be important for companies in the European Union. But, it will have a direct impact on workers in production countries upstream in the supply chain.

Responsible Business Hub Cambodia | July 25, 2023

Grievance Mechanisms in the Textile and Garment Sector in Cambodia

Grievance mechanisms play a crucial role in improving working conditions in the garment and footwear industry.

Responsible Business Hub Cambodia | July 27, 2023

Training Program on "Due Diligence"

The Responsible Business Hub (RBH) with the support from the GIZ FABRIC Cambodia in partnership with Cambodian Garment Training Institute (CGTI), will conduct 2 days training on “Due Diligence”.

Responsible Business Hub Cambodia | September 26, 2023

Cambodia Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Sector Brief Issue No. 2

This Sector Brief provides insights into the current state of the Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods (GFT) sector in Cambodia, based on publicly available and official statistics. It focuses on the performance and trends observed in the sector, specifically examining the first...

Responsible Business Hub Cambodia | October 24, 2023

10,000 downloads: How the labour law app empowers Cambodian garment workers

In Cambodia, workers are often unaware of national labour law and health and safety regulations. The regional GIZ project FABRIC addresses this issue with the mobile application called ‘Seth Yerng - Our Rights’ which aims to improve textile workers' knowledge of occupational...

GIZ FABRIC Asia | March 16, 2022

Nest: Industry Tools for Compliance Outside the Four-Walled Factory

The future of work will include homes and small workshops in ways we once never thought possible. Amidst this pivotal global moment, Nest is offering tools for the industry as we navigate new production models outside the four-walled factory.

Nest | October 31, 2022

Committed to industry-wide progress? Help transform purchasing practices and accelerate change in the garment and footwear industry

The Industry We Want | November 08, 2021

Survey on purchasing practices calls on manufacturers to rate brand partners

The second cycle of TIWW purchasing practices metric is now open. The global Partnership Index™ survey opens for its second cycle from 3 - 31 October 2022, calling on manufacturers in the apparel sector to rate their brand partners’ purchasing practices.

The Industry We Want | October 04, 2022

What is SheDil?

SheDil is a tool that supports businesses in delivering on the sustainable development goals, particularly goals 5 and 8; Gender equality and Decent work for all.

FOKUS - Forum for Women and Development | March 31, 2022

Unpacking Policy at Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition 2023

In the recently concluded Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition 2023, we reflected on the theme ‘Ambition to Action’ to spearhead the transition to a net-positive fashion industry.

Global Fashion Agenda | October 30, 2023

ZDHC Knowledge Base

Did you already know that ZDHC has a Knowledge Base? Have a look at it!

Implementation HUB | December 14, 2021

Crystal International Steps up Climate Action by Strengthening Solar Energy Use and Climate Risk Management

Crystal International strengthens solar energy use and climate risk management to confront climate change, and work towards the Groups’ long-term commitment on carbon reduction goal – reducing 30 per cent aggregate carbon emissions by 2030.

Crystal International Group Limited | November 25, 2021

Crystal International Announces Net Zero 2050 Vision

To cope with the looming climate threats, Crystal International steps up a long-term commitment – Crystal Net Zero 2050 Vision, in line with the climate science to keep global warming below 1.5oC. The company also sets the interim target of reducing 35% aggregate greenhouse gas...

Crystal’s Carbon-neutral Headquarters and CEO Video Doubles Down on Net Zero 2050

Crystal International is ramping up long-term decarbonisation actions, following the Net Zero 2050 Vision announced in March 2022. To demonstrate the net zero motivation, Crystal International has newly released a promotional video tied to the Group’s net zero commitment...

ITMF Awards 2022: Meet the winners

For the first time, the so-called ITMF Awards 2022 were presented in two categories, which are "Sustainability & Innovation" and "International Cooperation".

STAR Network | October 03, 2022

ILO adopts code of practice on safety and health in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industries

More than 60 million workers around the globe will benefit from concrete guidance on improving safety and health in one of the world’s oldest manufacturing sectors.

International Labour Organization (ILO) | October 12, 2021

ILO and BGMEA join hands to continue safety momentum in RMG sector

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have joined hands in a bid to continue the momentum of workplace safety in the garment industry of Bangladesh.

International Women’s Day 2022: Investing in care for all

The ILO celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day by advocating for large-scale investments in a package of transformative care leave and services that benefit workers, children, families, businesses, societies and the planet.

International Labour Organization (ILO) | March 04, 2022