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That this February’s Supplier Meet-Up was an extension of January’s conversation about traceability? Participants were looking to understand which platforms and methods their peers are using to meet increasingly stringent traceability requirements. Which platforms are other people using? Who is paying for it? Is it brands?
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That the Global Organic Textile Standard in cooperation with the Hague-based UpRights Foundation published the GOTS Due Diligence handbook for certified entities? Get a brief overview of what the handbook is all about and how it can help certified companies in creating and improving their management systems.
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That the GCFF advocates for a global, full value chain perspective to transitioning the fashion industry to a circular? Read our interview with Holly Syrett, Impact Programmes and Sustainability Director, GCFF on what actions need to be taken to achieve a long-term, scalable and equitable transition to a circular fashion industry.
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That textile supply chains are currently under close scrutiny due to their environmental impact? The Technical Seminar: A Deeper Dive #15 "Higg FEM 4.0 Changes: An opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their ambitions in sustainability", delves into whether suppliers are making progress in line with brand and retailer expectations and new local laws.
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That the digitization of fabrics could lead to a sustainable change in the fashion industry? Read our conversation with Gabrielle Shiner-Hill, a renowned textile designer and product developer.
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That the Asia Garment Hub has launched a new section dedicated exclusively to the STAR Network? The Platform on Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region is established by producer associations of the textile and garment industries of several Asian countries.
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That the textile industry in Pakistan has faced significant challenges in recent times, including the impact of the pandemic, economic crisis, and political unrest? Read our interview with Azizullah Goheer, Secretary General, of the Pakistan Textile Exporter Association (PTEA), to learn more.
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That exactly two years ago, we launched the Asia Garment Hub? Find out what our members have to say, get to know the team behind the Hub, and learn from our co-directors what exciting projects are coming up in the near future.
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That grievance management - if handled right - can be an opportunity for more success in the factory? Read our interview with Sonja Westphal, founder and CEO of e-learning platform Sustify, about the importance of individual training, manufacturers' concerns, and why a system change is needed to introduce sustainable structures in grievance management.
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That the EU Commission is proposing rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste across the EU?
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That leading apparel suppliers, in partnership with GIZ FABRIC and Transformers Foundation, will release a groundbreaking report on July 20th on sustainability-related legislation and their impact on global apparel suppliers and beyond?
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That in light of the global trend towards digital payments, the importance of digital wages is on the rise? Read our interview with Virak Nuon, National Officer-Digital Wage Project of Better Factories Cambodia, about how digital wage payments have positively impacted workers' well-being in the garment industry.
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That the Asia Garment Hub has a range of exclusive features from inside the industry in Asia? Dive into our new "Hub Exclusives" section and discover relevant topics from the garment and textiles industry!
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That the challenge shared at this month Supplier Meet-Up was about the difficulty of establishing data supply chains for LCA analysis? Read the full reflection piece about the 'Hidden Burdens of Well-Intentioned Standards' here.
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That starting June 1, Remake is launching the #NoNewClothes Challenge? The challenge calls on consumers to not buy new clothes for 90 days. We speak with Katrina Caspelich, CMO of Remake, about how this challenge addresses the larger systemic issues in the fashion industry.
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That the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, in collaboration with GIZ FABRIC and TAFTAC, established the Responsible Business Hub (RBH) to address the increasing global demands for due diligence and sustainability?
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That the Dindigul Agreement is the first legally binding agreement on Gender and caste-based violence in Asia, involving brands, supplier factory, local trade union and global labor stakeholders?
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That this month’s Supplier-Meet-Up was about switching from coal to biomass? The company in question had already invested significantly in renewables - they have their own solar farm, and their goal is to be 100% renewable and 50% carbon neutral by 2026.
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That our digital library holds more than 770 resources across eight focus topics, including Purchasing Practices, Climate & Environment, Gender, Business & Productivity, and Digitalization?
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That Supplier Meet-ups are private off-the record conversations open only to suppliers held once per month and each month, one supplier shares a specific a challenge they’re facing while the rest of the group shares feedback and offers support? Read this month’s challenge related to the cost of material certification.
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That you can learn a lot about Sustainable & Productive Business in the garment sector in just 5 minutes? Watch our Ask an Expert video with Anne Sutanto, Vice CEO of Indonesian Apparel giant PT Pan Brothers to learn more.
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That the Labour First campaign is an effort to put the workforce first and to enhance the provision of social security in Punjab? Learn more about the campaign's objectives and who started it.
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That we have launched a new section on the Asia Garment Hub called Ask an Expert? Whether you're looking to better understand the supply chain or make your workplace more socially and environmentally responsible, we hope this section can help you overcome barriers to action. This is why we're bringing in industry experts to help answer your questions.
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That the Asia Garment Hub had hosted its second supplier meet-up in early June? Held on the first Thursday of every month, these informal and unrecorded sessions bring manufacturers together in conversation about sustainability topics affecting their business and the industry in Asia. This month's conversation was on the help and support required for decarbonizing the supply chain. Interested in this issue?
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That our next Supplier Meet-Up is happening this Thursday? For this edition, it’s time to strategize! Building on last month’s decarbonization conversation, we’re looking at what the industry can take from existing models to achieve its climate goals (featuring the Apparel Impact Institute).
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That the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), together with wagely, - a consortium of Quizrr and Ulula -, has launched a new initiative to boost financial inclusion for garment workers? The pilot will help 135,000 workers in Bangladesh (60% of whom are women) build financial and digital literacy skills so they can access services that empower and improve their lives. Find out more here!
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That more than 150 individuals and organizations have already registered on the Asia Garment Hub? Learn more about who’s doing what and where in Asia in our Who's Who section.
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That green sustainability metrics are evolving quickly, with financial institutions increasingly adopting them? Find out why innovation in green financing is key to ensure a fair and just transition.
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That there is guidance for brands and manufacturers in promoting the employment of people with disabilities in a non-discriminatory and practical manner?