Publications
Women Migrant Workers in the Garment Sector in India - A baseline report on awareness about laws and access to remedy
Focusing on business and human rights, the report delves into entitlements, facilities, practices and workplace rights in the garment industry.
UNDP Business and Human Rights in Asia
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February 01, 2022
Hygiene measures and concepts to prevent COVID-19 infections in textile production facilities
This online material is designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the context of the textile and garment sector. Based on the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) the hygiene measures are intended for further use in manufacturing sites. Users can learn about the...
Promotion of Multi-Stakeholder Projects for Sustainable Textile Supply Chains
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July 20, 2021
Fashion Industry Playbook for Climate Action
Science tells us that to keep the planet safe, we must significantly reduce CO2 emissions within the next decade to meet our 1.5°C climate goal. Together we must work towards this goal—to drastically reduce emissions and adapt to climate change—so as to escape the worst impacts...
Promotion of Multi-Stakeholder Projects for Sustainable Textile Supply Chains
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July 26, 2021
IOM's Migrant Worker Guidelines for Employers
This publication is to provide practical guidance for business enterprises on how to recruit and employ international migrant workers ethically and responsibly. The guidance offers concrete steps employers across various sectors can take to run their businesses in a manner that...
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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March 22, 2022
IOM's Operational Guidelines for Businesses on Remediation of Migrant Worker Grievances
The Operational Guidelines for Businesses on Remediation of Human Rights Grievances (the “Guidelines”) are created to primarily help companies and industry groups to develop voluntary programmes to remediate worker grievances, especially with regard to addressing human rights...
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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March 22, 2022
Purchasing Practices is on the rise and with it Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)'s reach in the industry
Press release of STTI 02/2022
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)
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February 09, 2022
STTI Members Brochure
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)
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April 04, 2022
Asian producer associations joining forces for better purchasing practices in the textile and garment industry
January 18, 2021
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)
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June 20, 2022
Global suppliers band together to improve purchasing practices
February 11, 2021. Industry Associations from Turkey, Indonesia and Morocco join Asian Associations in IAF and STAR Network Initiative on 'Manufacturers Payment and Delivery Terms'
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)
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June 20, 2022
Producer association initiative agrees to focus on commercial compliance to improve purchasing practices
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)
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June 20, 2022
Global textile and garment manufacturers initiative publishes white paper on commercial compliance
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)
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June 20, 2022
Purchasing Practices is on the rise and with it Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)’s reach in the industry
1st February 2022. STTI welcomes two new members and now covers 11 manufacturing countries.
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)
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June 20, 2022
STTI’s First In-Person Meeting Brings Commercial Compliance One Step Closer
22nd March, 2022. The Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI) held its first bi-annual in-person meeting on Monday March 14th in Istanbul, Turkey and announces spokespersons.
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)
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June 20, 2022
Copenhagen Fashion Summit: STTI calls for responsible purchasing practices and global standardisation on due diligence
16th June 2022. STTI spokesperson and Vice President BGMEA Miran Ali called for a globally standardised approach to due diligence at the prestigious Global Fashion Summit last week.
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI)
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June 22, 2022
Productivity and decent work: A workers' manual
This innovative new manual aims to guide worker-oriented training in the garment sector. It shows how worker engagement in productivity improvements can support decent work through enhanced social dialogue, stronger labour compliance, and improved working conditions. Published...
Decent Work in Garment Supply Chains Asia (ILO)
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August 05, 2022
Women entrepreneurs leading the way: Promoting a circular economy and more sustainable practices in the garment sector
The report outlines four women leaders in Asia’s garment and textile sector who are making positive contributions to sector-specific challenges related to gender equality, environmental sustainability and industry recovery from COVID-19. The entrepreneurs share their personal and...
Decent Work in Garment Supply Chains Asia (ILO)
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August 08, 2022
Opportunities for a Just Transition to environmental sustainability and COVID-19 recovery in the textile and garment sector in Asia
A Just Transition for the garment industry in Asia is critical as the sector seeks to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the textile and garment sector, specifically the employment and enterprise impacts, and...
Decent Work in Garment Supply Chains Asia (ILO)
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August 08, 2022
2020 Better BuyingTM Purchasing Practices Index Report
Introduces company-level improvements in purchasing practices for 10 companies across two ratings cycles. These findings demonstrate how supplier feedback on buyer purchasing practices enables companies to develop and track the effectiveness of their strategies for improvement....
Better Buying Institute
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August 10, 2021
Deep Dive: Monthly Order Variability
A deep dive into the financial, social and environmental impacts of Monthly Order Variability on suppliers in global supply chains, and the key factors and buyer behaviors that influence these negative impacts.
Better Buying Institute
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August 10, 2021
Special Report: Purchasing Practices and Sustainability: What improvements are suppliers seeing?
As part of the 2020 Better BuyingTM ratings cycle, suppliers were asked a number of new questions about how their buyers’ purchasing practices impact on People, Planet, and Profit. The research focused on 4 key areas: Design and Development; investment in cost-reducing...
Better Buying Institute
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August 10, 2021