Aid by Trade Foundation

In times of misinformation and societal division, let’s stand up for democracy and use our privilege to vote. Every voice counts! At the Aid by Trade Foundation, we are passionate about building a resilient and democratic society that cherishes diversity, freedom of speech, and democratic values. We proudly support the #GoVote campaign! Are you with us? Let’s make our voices heard! #AidByTrade #GoVote #Democracy Happy to stand together with so many in our network: cociety Stiftung KlimaWirtschaft Umweltstiftung Michael Otto Michael Otto Foundation for Sustainability The Young ClassX e.V., Foundations Platform F20 TechUcation@school gGmbH, finlit foundation, World Future Council, @HANZ

💡 What influence do new technologies have on standard work? Our panel ‘Glimpse into the Future: GCS X New Technologies’ will address this question at the Good Cashmere Conference with the following experts: Sandra Joyce, Senior Manager of Sustainability, J.Crew Franz A. Wenzel, Director, enomyc GmbH and John Liu, Director, Xinao Textiles. 🤝 Together, they will explore the possibilities of new technologies such as virtual reality not only in verification, but also in implementation and learning. ➡️ To learn more about this subject and be part of the discussion, follow the link to apply for a ticket: https://lnkd.in/dwt6dEaz

⏰ The Good Cashmere Conference will take place in less than a month and we are excited to share our finalized agenda with you. ➡️ If this sounds interesting to you follow the link to apply for your ticket: https://lnkd.in/eM4ga49n Many fascinating experts on biodiversity, animal welfare, and virtual reality will be joining us. The event will feature the following high-ranking speakers: Dr Michael Otto, Reinhard Stuth, Figo Li, Alan McElligott, Franz A. Wenzel, Sandra Joyce, John Liu, Adam Cobb, Louisa Lösing, Michaela Weber, Elke Hortmeyer, Jack Wyse, Maria Bauer, Anna Heaton and of course our GCS experts Vanessa Löwenich, Gudrun Kersten & Christian Barthel from the Aid by Trade Foundation.

🌟 A warm welcome to Valéa Vadaleau as our new Head of Business Development! 🌟   We are delighted to announce that Valéa Vadaleau will join us as Head of Business Development on March 1, 2025. She succeeds Christian Barthel, who will retire in November 2025.   Valéa has held key management roles in the German textile trade since 2010, including leading the successful establishment and expansion of Peek & Cloppenburg's sourcing office in Hong Kong. Through her company, KYBELE, she has been a driving force in advising companies on sustainable supply chain development.   Tina Stridde, Managing Director of the Aid by Trade Foundation, says: “Valéa’s expertise in the international textile industry, in strategic planning and in the implementation of sustainable textile supply chains, as well as her leadership experience will make a decisive contribution to the further development of the Aid by Trade Foundation and will set an important course for the future of the organization. I look forward to working with her.”   At the same time, we sincerely thank Christian Barthel, who will retire in November 2025 after 18 years with the Aid by Trade Foundation. Christian's career began at the Otto Group in 1986, and his expertise, creative power and determination have been instrumental in our success. Until his retirement he will remain Managing Director of ATAKORA GmbH, which holds the exclusive marketing rights for the Aid by Trade Foundation's standards and ensures the smooth integration of the sustainable fibers into international supply chains.   #Sustainability #TextileIndustry #AidByTradeFoundation #GCS #CmiA #RCS

🤝 Nordstrom x The Good Cashmere Standard announce partnership for responsible cashmere production. We are thrilled to announce Nordstrom as our newest partner for responsible cashmere production! The collaboration marks a significant step towards ensuring sustainable and ethical practices in the cashmere industry. Together, we are committed to promoting transparency and accountability. Stay tuned for updates on this impactful partnership, and keep an eye out for the GCS tags while shopping at Nordstrom stores in the future or through our updates here on LinkedIn! 🔗🛒 #nordstrom #thegoodcashmerestandard #aidbytradefoundation #resonsiblefashion #sustainabletextiles #cashmere

❔ What can you expect from the upcoming Good Cashmere Conference 2025? 💡 Expert talks and panels on responsible cashmere farming, animal welfare, biodiversity, tracking and tracing of raw materials in global supply chains and virtual reality. There are only a few weeks to go before its start. Tina Stridde, Managing Director of the Aid by Trade Foundation, is looking forward to welcome you ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eM4ga49n See you in Hamburg in March! #goodcashmerestandard #gcs #conference #aidbytradefoundation

Einmal erreichte gesellschaftspolitische Errungenschaften können auch wieder verloren gehen - Und deswegen setzen wir uns als #Cociety Netzwerk für ➡️ den Aufruf „Kurs halten – Für den Erhalt unserer Lebensgrundlagen und eine lebendige Demokratie“ ein! 🌍 Wir erinnern daran: Deutschland hat weiterhin eine verbindliche Verantwortung für eine ökologisch nachhaltige und sozial gerechte Zukunft. 📢 Gemeinsam mit anderen #Stiftungen in Deutschland appellieren wir an die Parteien im Wahlkampf: Politische Grundpfeiler zum Schutz unseres Klimas, der Artenvielfalt und unser aller Lebensgrundlagen dürfen nicht zur Debatte stehen! 🎯 Sie sind auch für jede künftige #Bundesregierung verpflichtend. 🌈  Wir als cociety Netzwerk aus 10 Initiativen The Young ClassX e.V., Aid by Trade Foundation, Foundations Platform F20, Michael Otto Foundation for Sustainability, Umweltstiftung Michael Otto, TechUcation@school gGmbH, finlit foundation, World Future Council, Stiftung KlimaWirtschaft, HANZ halten Kurs! 👉Unser Aufruf ist hier zu finden: https://lnkd.in/ehg2Nqde

🤝 Biodiversity meets fashion industry! We're thrilled to announce that Louisa Lösing, Deputy Head of Unit “Business and Biodiversity” at Global Nature Fund (GNF), will be speaking at the Good Cashmere Conference in Hamburg this March! Join us at this event to learn how we can all contribute to responsible commerce that inspires! 💡 Louisa has more than 15 years of invaluable experience in nature conservation and biodiversity management at the corporate level. At GNF, an esteemed environmental NGO, she has been instrumental in helping companies understand their biodiversity impacts, dependencies, and risks throughout their value chains and operations. As the coordinator of the “Biodiversity Checks” assessments, Louisa collaborates with business partners to develop effective biodiversity actions. She is also a key contributor to the “Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt” project, currently the largest initiative in Germany focusing on business and biodiversity. Her expertise spans certifications, biodiversity criteria, sourcing, and biodiversity due diligence, including CSRD and CSDDD. Before joining GNF, Louisa worked in international cooperation, emphasizing the intersection of biodiversity, business, and workers’ rights. 👉 Don't miss out on Louisa’s presentation and sign up for the conference today: https://lnkd.in/dwt6dEaz

Celebrating success with the team of SECO, part of Olam Agri in Côte d'Ivoire and one of our partners in Africa for sustainable cotton production! We want to extend our congratulations to the SECO team for their dedicated efforts in supporting a significant number of cotton farmers in building resilience. Your work in helping them utilize local resources and blend scientific knowledge with locally applicable techniques is truly commendable. This commitment makes a significant impact in the community. This is a fantastic example of best practices in action, and we are proud to share their achievements on our channel! Keep up the great work Mahesh Ramakrishnan and team! 👏 #BestPractice #Sustainability #Empowerment #SustainableCotton #CottonmadeinAfrica #AidbyTradeFoundation #biochar #climatechange #soilhealth

📢 We are thrilled to announce that Dr Adam Cobb will be one of our esteemed speakers at the upcoming GCS conference! Adam will present on the following topic: "Ecology for animal and grassland resilience: Moving beyond sustainability." 🪴 With a passion for plants, microbes, and soils that began 17 years ago in New Zealand, Adam has dedicated his career to education and research. He has taught numerous university courses, contributed to over 20 research publications, and traveled globally to engage in agricultural and ecological projects. His commitment to celebrating Earth's beautiful biosphere is truly inspiring. Recently, he founded an online community to emphasize the essential role of holobionts in land and soil management. ⏰ Don't miss the chance to hear from Adam and gain insights into innovative ecological practices! Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dwt6dEaz