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 & 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”
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
An interview with Tracy Nilsson, adidas' Senior Director of Social-Environmental Affair and a passionate advocate for sustainability issues in the fashion industry.
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.
Learnings and Tools
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 learnings and tools 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?
Latest News on Climate & Environment
MoreExtreme Heat Threatens Workers in Asia Amid New EU Rules
Rising heat in Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan jeopardizes garment workers’ safety, with “wet-bulb” temperatures exceeding safe thresholds 42% more often than before. New EU laws demand multinational brands address these risks by improving factory cooling systems and worker protections.
Read MorePollution Crisis Hits NCR’s Garment Factories, Workers Face Health Risks
Delhi-NCR’s garment industry struggles as pollution spikes, causing absenteeism among workers due to health issues. Factories distribute masks and adopt measures like air purifiers, while industry leaders urge urgent government action.
Read MoreOnly 0.3% of Materials use in the Textile Industry Come from Recycled Sources
The global textile industry uses 3.25 billion tonnes of resources annually, with only 0.3% recycled content. Synthetic fibers like polyester dominate at 70%. The sector contributes 3.5% of global emissions and water scarcity
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