A Planet Tracker report has detailed who funds different segments of the manufacture of textiles, and which entities are indirectly responsible for the environmental and social impacts along the various stages of the supply chain, even as it exhorts major investors to push holdings harder to drive a just, sustainable textiles industry.

A “crusader” against climate challenges, the importance of preserving and promoting India’s homespun khadi was underscored at a talking heads symposium organised by Delhi University’s Lady Irwin College.
 

Underscoring the importance of addressing the critical issue of textile waste export and relevant EU legislative developments, a position paper has suggested a six-way road to unlock a socially responsible and circular textiles market globally.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has slashed the global merchandise trade growth rate for 2023 by almost half—to 0.8% from the 1.7% increase that was forecast earlier in April. 

Another project to find a solution for the enormous microplastic pollution caused by apparel textiles got under way last month as a consortium of universities and research institutes promises to invest 6.6 million EUR.

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has launched a Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) to help the textile industry reduce GHG emissions by 2030.

Spain's retailing giant Inditex and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have signed an agreement that aims to promote a more respectful industry for people and planet by boosting circularity, traceability and worker wellbeing.

Textile Exchange has come up with a ‘Biodiversity Landscape Analysis’ for the fashion, textile, apparel, and footwear industry to help spur companies forward with methods and actions relevant to their biodiversity and nature journey, and point them to key guidance, resources, and tools.

Fair Wear Foundation and the Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing to further strengthening their collaboration on advancing systemic change in the garment and textiles industry.

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.