Climate & Environment

How does Climate Change affect the garment and textiles industry?

The garment and textiles sector is not only vulnerable to the effects of Climate Change, but it is also a key contributor to the problem. What initiatives, projects and publications are shining a light on the Climate and Environmental challenge in the sector? What solutions already exist in the industry and what more needs to be done?

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Interview: “Fostering a recycling industry will definitely put Cambodia on the international map for circularity”

Interview: “Fostering a recycling industry will definitely put Cambodia on the international map for circularity”

An interview with Massimiliano Tropeano, FABRIC Asia, Senior Advisor for Garment Sector, about the importance of a better waste management and what solutions are available.

Interview: Find out what the Climate Action Training is all about

Interview: Find out what the Climate Action Training is all about

An interview with Tracy Nilsson, adidas' Senior Director of Social-Environmental Affair and a passionate advocate for sustainability issues in the fashion industry.



Learning: How to improve Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices

Learning: How to improve Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices

How can factories improve their own Chemical Management systems? What role do brands, retailers and suppliers play in this process? Find the answers here.

Latest News on Climate & Environment


Pollution by textile printing industries: NGT directs Rajasthan to pay Rs 100 crore interim compensation

"The National Green Tribunal has directed Rajasthan to pay an interim compensation of Rs 100 crore for damage to the environment, including pollution of the Dravyavati river, caused allegedly by texti ...

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Selfridges launches Worn Again campaign with series of in-store experiences

"As part of its ongoing circular Reselfridges initiative, luxury retailer Selfridges has launched a new season-long campaign designed to explore new forms of retail experiences related to secondhand a ...

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One-fifth of water pollution comes from textile dyes. But a shellfish-inspired solution could clean it up

"Every year, the textile industry uses 1.3 trillion gallons of water to dye garments – enough to fill 2 million Olympic-sized swimming pools. Most of this water, loaded with harmful chemicals and dyes ...

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Dialogue for Sustainability: A Business Case Study on Environment and Sustainability in Masood Textile Mills Limited

“Dialogue for Sustainability” (DfS) is a process consultation approach designed to bring together various representatives throughout the organizational hierarchy, to work as a "Change Management Team (CMT)" towards achieving common goal of sustainability (social, economic,...

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GIZ FABRIC Asia  | February 09, 2023

Dialogue for Sustainability: A Business Case Study on Environment and Sustainability in Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited

“Dialogue for Sustainability” (DfS) is a process consultation approach designed to bring together various representatives throughout the organizational hierarchy, to work as a "Change Management Team (CMT)" towards achieving common goal of sustainability (social, economic,...

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GIZ FABRIC  | February 09, 2023

Dialogue for Sustainability: A Case Study on HR & Labour Standards and Productivity in Arian Sports Private Limited

“Dialogue for Sustainability” (DfS) is a process consultation approach designed to bring together various representatives throughout the organizational hierarchy, to work as a "Change Management Team (CMT)" towards achieving common goal of sustainability (social, economic,...

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GIZ FABRIC Asia  | February 09, 2023

Dialogue for Sustainability (DfS)

“Dialogue for Sustainability” (DfS) is a process consultation approach designed to bring together various representatives throughout the organizational hierarchy, to work as a "Change Management Team (CMT)" towards achieving common goal of sustainability (social, economic,...

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GIZ FABRIC Asia  | February 09, 2023

Hybrid conference: Asian Dialogues for Greener Production

Opening Panel of the "Asian Dialogues for Greener Production" Hybrid Conference.

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The Asia Garment Hub  | January 17, 2023

Transformers Foundation Annual Report 2022: Fashion's chemical certification complex

Fashion has a chemical certification problem. Dozens of private-sector auditors, consultancies, labs, and certifications provide an expensive and inefficient form of surveillance over the supply chain on behalf of brands. Many of these organisations offer almost identical...

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The Asia Garment Hub  | November 22, 2022

CÁC GIẢI PHÁP TĂNG HIỆU QUẢ SỬ DỤNG NƯỚC TRONG NGÀNH DỆT MAY

Tài liệu hướng dẫn các giải pháp tăng hiệu quả sử dụng nước này là tổng hợp các thực hành tốt trong các nhà máy dệt nhuộm nhằm hỗ trợ và trang bị cho đội ngũ kỹ thuật và cấp quản lý những kiến thức kỹ thuật và công cụ. Theo đó, họ có thể xem xét tính phù hợp của mỗi giải pháp với...

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GIZ FABRIC Asia  | October 26, 2022

Industry Events on Climate & Environment

Taking Stock of Progress Against the Roadmap to New Zero

2023-06-02 22:00:00+07:00 to 2023-06-02 23:00:00+07:00  (10:00 PM — 11:00 PM)  UTC+07


Fashion Revolution Summer School

2023-06-05 00:00:00+07:00 to 2023-06-25 23:59:59+07:00  UTC+07

Athens


Planet Textiles 2023: The Sustainable Textile Summit

2023-06-12 00:00:00+07:00 to 2023-06-13 23:59:59+07:00  UTC+07

Milan


Bangladesh Circular Apparel & Textile Summit

2023-06-15 00:00:00+07:00 to 2023-06-15 23:59:59+07:00  UTC+07



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