Global Labor Institute

Researchers mapping the supply chain footprint across four production hubs in Global South  reveal that workers and manufacturers face productivity impacts from extreme heat and flooding, and risk foregoing $65 billion in export earnings by 2030—equivalent to a 22% decline.

A new paper investigates what industry actors learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for future crises, and weighs what policies and actions can advance sustainability and inclusivity in the global apparel sector. It concludes that brand, manufacturer, union, NGO and government stakeholders all firmly agree on the need for social protection systems.