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
MoreDeclining Garment Prices Threaten Sustainability Efforts in Bangladesh
Falling prices for Bangladeshi garment imports in the US and EU, coupled with a 50% rise in production costs over five years, are squeezing profit margins and threatening the apparel sector's sustainability.
Read MoreBangladesh Urged to Formalize Textile Waste Management to Align with EU Sustainability Goals
Experts in Bangladesh have emphasized the need to formalize the country's informal textile waste management system to comply with EU sustainability regulations. A structured policy could create jobs, reduce import reliance, and address labor unrest. Key stakeholders call for technology transfer, financing, and a national circularity strategy.
Read MoreSHEIN Faces Scrutiny Over Supply Chain Practices Amid Labour Rights Efforts
SHEIN's evoluSHEIN roadmap highlights steps taken to address labour rights and governance issues, including audits and a Supplier Code of Conduct. However, despite claims of progress, concerns remain about forced labour, child labour, and working conditions across its vast supply chain.
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