It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Andrew Martin

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

8 April 2024

3 minutes

The industry’s fragmented nature undermines efforts to ensure unified due diligence implementation. Cascale and Fair Wear agree that meaningful change requires collaboration.

Fair Wear and Cascale Announce Strategic Collaboration

Amsterdam, Netherlands: Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and Fair Wear, an independent nonprofit multi-stakeholder initiative that works to improve conditions for workers in garment factories, have announced a strategic collaboration. The core purpose of the collaboration is to promote...

PRESS RELEASE / Event

15 February 2024

3 minutes

Over 200 attendees are expected at the Manufacturer Forum: Dhaka, where they will gain insights into the newly launched Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP), the Higg Index suite of tools, and critical policy developments.

Sustainable Apparel Coalition to Host Manufacturer Forum in Bangladesh

San Francisco, U.S.: The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) will host its first Manufacturer Forum of 2024 on March 6 in Dhaka, Bangladesh; the event will be held alongside the Sustainable Apparel Forum, which will be hosted by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange on March 5. Reflecting the theme “Catalyst for Change,” the Manufacturer Forum: Dhaka...

Organisation Revamp / SLCP

6 February 2024

3 minutes

The SLCP and SAC will work together to expand the reach of the CAF into adjacent product categories and industries. This joint effort aims to streamline assessments, reduce duplication, and foster harmonisation in social and labour tools across sectors.

SLCP Moves Out of SAC, Transitions as Independent Organisation

The Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) will now function as an independent non-profit even as it reaffirmed its commitment with its founder, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), to align tools and strategies for a shared vision of improved global working conditions.

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Climate Action / Partnership

29 September 2023

3 minutes

The MoU is underpinned by an understanding of the need to further advance balance and equal partnership in commercial activities throughout the supply chain.

IAF and SAC Forge Partnership on Decarbonisation and Responsible Purchasing Practices in Supply Chains

An MoU inked by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) will collaborate on projects and activities to deliver decarbonisation of the industry in line with internationally recognised targets, working together on collective action opportunities to reduce carbon emissions.

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Industry Action / SAC

20 March 2023

2 minutes

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has launched a new membership model for companies with a revenue of over $100 million to encourage more in the industry to work towards including sustainability as part of their business.

SAC Launches New Membership Model

The new model of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) provides greater opportunity for companies to understand their impact and commit to working towards a more responsible textile and apparel industry.