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”

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.

How to improve Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices

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

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? 

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Soorty launches Pakistan regenerative agriculture project to boost traceability

Denim manufacturer Soorty has launched a regenerative agriculture farming initiative aimed at boosting sustainability practices in the industry.

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Transparency and Traceability: Value Chain Collaboration as a Strategic Priority

Where do the boundaries of a brand end in a global production process which crosses territories, involves innumerable people, and is influenced by climate and geopolitical changes? These boundaries are increasingly blurred because everything touched by the production process is projected into the area of interest of the individual brand.

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ESG Matters: Leading the Way to Sustainable Business Practices

2024-04-03 12:00:00+07:00 to 2024-04-03 14:00:00+07:00  (12:00 AM — 2:00 PM)  UTC+07

Phnom Penh, Cambodia


Functional Fabric Fair – Day 0 (Zero) Behind the Seams - Sustainability Workshop

2024-04-16 00:00:00+07:00 to 2024-04-18 23:59:59+07:00  UTC+07

Oregon, USA


Sustainability Summit 2024

2024-04-17 00:00:00+07:00 to 2024-04-17 23:59:59+07:00  UTC+07

Birmingham, UK


Carbon Literacy Training for Fashion & Retail

2024-04-18 15:00:00+07:00 to 2024-04-19 19:00:00+07:00  (3:00 PM — 7:00 PM)  UTC+07

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