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Waste water bottles boosting technical textile business in Surat
We just throw away water bottles, but this waste bottle is giving a new height to Surat’s textile industry.
Asia Garment Hub
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June 13, 2023
A fifth of European textile waste could become new garments – but how do we get there?
At least one-fifth of Europe’s textile waste could be reworked into new clothing, reports a McKinsey study, which also estimates that a circular economy for textiles could become profitable and create 15,000 new jobs in Europe by 2030.
Asia Garment Hub
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June 13, 2023
Navigating ESG Regulations and Updates Around the World
ESG brings opportunities to enterprises of all sizes and ESG regulations promote transparency, consistency and accountability while encouraging sustainable development practices and improving ESG performance. Thus, understanding the current and upcoming regulations is crucial,...
amfori
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July 09, 2024
Do you know how the Better Buying Purchasing Practices IndexTM was created?
As Better Buying publishes its 8th Garment Scorecard from the Better Buying Purchasing Practices IndexTM (BBPPI), our President and Co-Founder Marsha Dickson reviews the rigorous research and development Better BuyingTM carried out to create the Index, and to develop measures of...
Better Buying Institute
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July 11, 2024
The Apparel Industry is a Real Mess, writes Dr. Marsha Dickson
At least some suppliers have given up on the big legacy brands that they used to all think they wanted to work with, and many predict that these brands are destined to fail because of their inefficient, complicated, and costly operations. One observed that SME brands are his...
Better Buying Institute
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November 22, 2023
Two new professional trainings to promote Gender Equality and prevent violence and harassment in the workplace
Nowadays, an average of 35% of women in the globe fall victim to direct violence at the workplace. At amfori, we are dedicated to support our members to improve their policy related to Gender Equality. That is why, we are proud to announce the launch of two new trainings on this...
amfori
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July 18, 2024
Collective action to mitigate environmental impacts in fashion supply chain
14 brands and 626 manufacturers in textile, garment, and footwear industry in Vietnam joined forces in a collective action to mitigate environmental impact. This is part of the German government-supported Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS).
GIZ Admin
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February 01, 2024
Better Buying 2024 ratings cycle is open for ratings until May 31st
Suppliers are invited to rate their brand and retailer customers' purchasing practices on the Better BuyingTM platform by May 31st. It's 100% anonymous and your data and insights will help drive the race to the top on purchasing practices.
Better Buying Institute
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April 10, 2024
Domestic textiles market may grow 7-8% in 2017: CITI
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Jose Marie Mallorca
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December 02, 2020
High cotton prices add to textile mills’ problems
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Jose Marie Mallorca
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December 02, 2020
BBPPI Report 2023 – BBI repeat subscribers continue to improve, but progress remains slow and uneven
Suppliers in global supply chains are reporting improvements in the percent of orders priced to cover everything the buyer is asking for, coupled with better on time payment records, but uneven progress by brands and retailers means many suppliers still struggle, according to the...
Better Buying Institute
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February 02, 2024
2nd Session - The Training Program on "Due Diligence"
We are pleased to inform you that registrations are now open for the 2nd training session on “Due Diligence” which is scheduled to take place on December 18th-19th, 2023 at the CGTI venue.
Responsible Business Hub Cambodia
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December 04, 2023
amfori Speaks at the 12th Global Footwear Sustainability Summit 2024
The 12th Global Footwear Sustainability Summit 2024 was successfully held on 29-30 August at the Sheraton Dongguan, China. With the theme of "Sustainability in Action: Transforming the World Footwear with Sustainability & Circularity," the Summit gathers nearly a hundred C-level...
amfori
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September 04, 2024
3 Reasons Why Your Company Needs a Robust ESG Due Diligence Process
Customer expectations, legal obligations, investor demands, reputational risks… There are now more incentives than ever for companies to enhance their sustainability practices. However, conducting responsible business in global supply chains can be quite challenging without the...
amfori
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September 13, 2024