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H&M commits to fundamental rights of garment workersBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 9, 2015
World’s leading apparel retailer H&M, which has 1.6 million garment factory workers working at around 1,900 factories across the globe that manufacture goods for H&M has signed an innovative global framework agreement (GFA) along with world’s largest sectorial trade... Read more.. Subject Tags: sustainability , textile |
India to host conference on sustainability standardsBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 6, 2015
Sustainability is thriving among apparel and textile industry vigorously, and so the small and medium scale enterprises are struggling to become sustainable as they face challenges in understanding how to best work with sustainability issues in their own supply chains. In... Read more.. Subject Tags: sustainability , textile |
WRAP updates on sustainable clothing planBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 6, 2015
WRAP has updated progress made by clothing retailers signed up to the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan's (SCAP) sector commitment. In two years, brands have reduced water impacts by 12.5 per cent per tonne of clothing and made a 3.5 per cent carbon impact reduction per tonne... Read more.. |
Sedex introduces next generation sustainable sourcing daisBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 6, 2015
UK-based Sedex has introduced ‘Sedex Advance’, a complete sustainable procurement solution, providing industry-leading tools and insights to help buyers, suppliers and auditors implement their sustainable sourcing programmes – all integrated into a single platform, to meet... Read more.. Subject Tags: sustainability , textile |
Textile mills opt for solar rooftops as cost goes downBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 19, 2015
With the cost of solar photovoltaic units and accessories coming down significantly, textile mills in the region are increasingly opting for solar rooftop panels in their units. As many as 50 spinning mills are planning to install solar rooftop panels, which would have... Read more.. Subject Tags: Corporate Action , textile |
C&A Foundation calls for greater collaboration for a fair and sustainable apparel industryBy : Sustainability ..., Nov 13, 2014
India, “Let’s work together to find innovative solutions to the deeply-rooted problems of the apparel industry,” said Leslie Johnston, Executive Director of C&A Foundation, addressing the participants of the Textile Exchange Conference in Portland. The call was made... Read more.. |
Going Green’ to benefit weaversBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 22, 2014
In order to promote eco-friendly textile, particularly in handloom sector, 'Green Textile Consultation' has been started by Human Welfare Association, in collaboration with European Commission, Trade-Craft and All India Artisans Craft Welfare Association (AIACWA), New Delhi.... Read more.. |
Why garment Export Oriented Units (EOUs) should look at Energy Management in the next 12 monthsBy : Sandeep Roy, Apr 13, 2012
The article reflects on the current state of preparedness on the energy management front amongst the apparel manufacturers in India and the appropriate way forward. What the leading apparel suppliers are doing?In the ready-made garment industry, the three top... Read more.. Subject Tags: apparel , Business , energy , energy efficiency , Entertainment , Environment , India , Resource Efficiency , sustainability , textile |
MP plans to ease pollution norms for textile unitsBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 6, 2012
Aiming to attract investments in textile sector, Madhya Pradesh government is contemplating to ease pollution control norms. Acting on the demands of textile industry, the government has sought opinion of the state Pollution Control Board ( MPPCB) on the idea... Read more.. |
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