Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council

#SPONSORALERT We’re thrilled to welcome GATS, Canopy and CDP as Association Partners for SustainableNXT Conference and Awards 2024! ✨ Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council- Based in Panipat, India’s textile recycling hub, GATS is a non-profit organisation advancing sustainability, circularity and resource efficiency in the textile industry. It focuses on MSMEs, aiming for a zero-waste circular supply chain that enhances global competitiveness. ✨Canopy- An award-winning environmental non-profit, Canopy works to protect forests, wildlife and the climate. Collaborating with leading buyers of pulp and paper products, it develops sustainable solutions that safeguard carbon-rich forests and drive impactful environmental change. ✨CDP- An international non-profit, CDP helps companies, cities and public authorities disclose their environmental impacts. Since 2012, it has advanced climate risk analysis and supported decarbonisation through initiatives like Science-Based Targets and Supply Chain Engagement. Join us in celebrating partnerships that drive sustainability! Secure your spot at SustainableNXT 2024 and be a part of the change. Register now- https://lnkd.in/g8KVWEZX 📅: 6th December 2024 📍: Le Méridien, Gurugram #ApparelResources #SustainableFashion #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #SNXT2024 #FashionInnovation #EthicalFashion #SustainableBrands #GreenFashion #FashionIndustry #SustainableDevelopment #ConsciousConsumerism #EcoConscious #SustainableLiving #SustainableTextiles #FashionForFuture #EcoWarriors #GreenInitiatives #FashionExhibitors #SustainableSolutions #FashionEvents #ClimateAction #SustainableGoals #CollaborateForChange #SocialImpact #FutureOfFashion

भारत के वस्त्र उद्योग में क्रांतिकारी कदम: जूट, बांस और रिसाइकल्ड कॉटन से निर्मित सस्टेनेबल फ़ाइबर का विकास हम माननीय वस्त्र मंत्री श्री Giriraj Singh जी का हृदय से धन्यवाद करते हैं, जिन्होंने भारत के जूट उद्योग और वस्त्र क्षेत्र को नई ऊंचाइयों तक ले जाने के लिए एक ऐतिहासिक कदम उठाया है। जूट, बांस और रिसाइकल्ड कॉटन के मिश्रण से निर्मित एक नई मानव निर्मित सेलूलोज़ फाइबर (MMCF) को विकसित करने का उनका विज़न न केवल पर्यावरण संरक्षण की दिशा में मील का पत्थर साबित होगा, बल्कि यह हमारे हाशिये पर खड़े किसानों की आमदनी बढ़ाने में भी सहायक होगा। यह फाइबर न केवल पूरी तरह सतत (Sustainable) और अंतहीन रूप से परिपत्र (Endlessly Circular) होगा, बल्कि यह कपड़ा उद्योग में टेक्सटाइल वेस्ट को कम करेगा और हमारे संसाधनों का कुशल उपयोग सुनिश्चित करेगा। Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) इस ऐतिहासिक मिशन को सफल बनाने में पूरी मेहनत और समर्पण के साथ कार्य कर रहा है। यह कदम भारत के वस्त्र और फैशन उद्योग को वैश्विक स्तर पर नई पहचान दिलाएगा और पर्यावरण के अनुकूल प्रौद्योगिकी को बढ़ावा देगा। यह मिशन न केवल हरित विकास को प्रोत्साहित करेगा बल्कि ‘वसुधैव कुटुंबकम’ की भारतीय भावना को भी विश्वभर में प्रचारित करेगा। धन्यवाद, श्री गिरिराज सिंह जी, आपके इस दूरदर्शी नेतृत्व के लिए। यह पहल भारत को वैश्विक वस्त्र और फैशन उद्योग में अग्रणी स्थान दिलाने के लिए एक मजबूत नींव रख रही है। “सतत विकास की ओर बढ़ते कदम, एक हरित और समृद्ध भारत के निर्माण के लिए।” #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #TextileInnovation #MakeInIndia #GreenFashion #JuteIndustry #RecycledCotton #BambooFiber #SustainableFuture #GlobalLeadership Ministry Of Textiles Prajakta Verma IAS ROOP RASHI MAHAPATRA Parvinder Singh Gagan Kansal HARSHIT KAKKAR

Strengthening Sustainability through Collaboration: Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) Partners with Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology (PIET) We are delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) and the Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology (PIET). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bridging academia and the textile industry to advance sustainable and circular practices. The MoU was attended and signed by: Mr.Parvinder Singh , Founder-Director, Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council & Aadi Sustainability Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Mr.HARSHIT KAKKAR , Founder-Director, Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council and HSN ECOTEX Mr.Gagan Kansal Founder Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council & Respun Mr.Rakesh Tayal ,Vice Chairman,Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology Mr.Sudershan Dhamija, HOD dept. Of Textile Engineering ,Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology Mr. J. S. Saini ,Director, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology Objectives of the MoU: 1. Foster Innovation: Collaborate on research and development of sustainable technologies in textile recycling and waste management. 2. Empower Students: Provide internships, hands-on training, and exposure to industry-leading sustainable practices, preparing students for real-world challenges. 3. Promote Circularity: Develop joint projects that highlight innovative approaches to reducing textile waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. 4. Knowledge Sharing: Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences to exchange ideas and strategies for building a sustainable future. Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council is dedicated to transforming the textile industry by integrating waste-to-value initiatives and circular economy principles. Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology a renowned institution fostering excellence in engineering and technology, brings unmatched academic strength to this partnership. Together, we aim to empower young minds, drive innovation, and make impactful contributions to a sustainable future for the textile and fashion industry. #Sustainability #TextileInnovation #CircularEconomy #GATS #PIET #EducationAndIndustry #MOU #Collaboration

🌍 Balancing Technology and Inclusion: Shaping the Future of Work in Garments 🌟 The challenges faced by the Bangladesh Ready-Made Garments (RMG) industry resonate strongly with the realities in India, where the garments sector is a cornerstone of livelihoods, especially for women. With automation and digital technology reshaping the industry, the time is now to strike a balance between technological upgrades and job creation for an inclusive and sustainable future. At the Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS), we are proud to have collaborated with the H&M Foundation as a nominator for the Global Change Award 🏆—a step towards fostering innovation and recognizing global changemakers in sustainability. As we continue to build partnerships, we are committed to making a meaningful impact in this transformative journey. 💡 Our roadmap emphasizes: 1️⃣ Skill Development and Training: Equip women workers—both new entrants and experienced professionals—with the skills to thrive in automated and digitized environments, ensuring growth and adaptability. 2️⃣ Circularity as a Job Creator: Transitioning the garments industry to a circular and zero-waste model ♻️, creating new opportunities across sorting, recycling, and upcycling, while addressing environmental challenges. 3️⃣ India’s Role in Inclusive Growth: Developing sustainable, women-centered supply chains 👩🔧 in India that not only boost productivity but also create equitable opportunities for all. 🚶♀️🚶♂️ This is a long walk, but one we are ready to take—with the understanding that true change can only be achieved through collaborative and collective efforts. Together, we can create a garments industry that is technologically advanced, socially inclusive, and environmentally sustainable. ✨ Let’s take this step forward—together! #FutureOfWork #CircularEconomy #SkillDevelopment #GlobalChangeAwards #InclusiveGrowth #SustainabilityLeadership

🌍 The countdown begins for the SustainableNXT Conference & Awards 2024, set to take place on 6th December at Le Méridien, Gurugram. This landmark event will celebrate the innovators and leaders driving sustainability in the fashion industry, across 15 awards in 8 categories. We are thrilled to announce that our Founder, Parvinder Singh, has been invited to join the esteemed jury panel for this prestigious event. With his extensive expertise in circularity, recycling, and sustainable manufacturing, he is committed to recognizing impactful initiatives and setting a benchmark for innovation in the industry. At Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS), we believe in fostering collaborations and empowering change-makers to build a more sustainable future for fashion. Events like these not only honor leadership but also inspire collective action towards achieving circularity and reducing environmental impact. Let’s come together to applaud the changemakers and work towards a thriving, sustainable industry. See you on 6th December! #SustainableNXT2024 #LeadershipInSustainability #CircularFashion #TextileInnovation #SustainabilityAwards

🌍 India and Sustainability Standards (ISS) 2024 Summit Begins Today! 🌍 The Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) is honored to support the ISS 2024 Summit as a Conference Partner, organised by the Centre for Responsible Business. Leaders from diverse sectors are coming together to shape a sustainable future, focusing on decarbonization, circularity, and creating actionable pathways for change. Our founder, Parvinder Singh, will be joining as a speaker, sharing insights on ‘Decarbonization Pathways for MSMEs in India’s Apparel and Textile Sector’ on November 14. This discussion will be pivotal in charting a clear course for reducing emissions and enhancing circularity in one of the country’s most essential industries. If you’re passionate about building a future that prioritizes both #PeopleandPlanet, this event is one you don’t want to miss. It’s a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the roadmap for a sustainable India. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxzww2dq Let’s drive the change toward a sustainable, decarbonized, and circular future together! #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Decarbonization #Textiles #GATS #ISS2024

Changemakers, let’s decarbonise fashion! Do you have an idea addressing sustainable materials and processes, responsible production, mindful consumption or a wildcard that can accelerate the textile industry towards net-zero? This year Global Alliance For Textiles Sustainability Council, is serving as an Official Nominator to the Global Change Award organized by H&M Foundation in their search for ten winners who will be awarded with a grant of 200,000 EUR and get access to a one-year Changemaker Programme. Are you one of the early-stage innovators they are looking for? Reach out to us through: https://lnkd.in/g2aUzgm5 Applications are open until November 13. Join us in making a Global Change! Learn more at globalchangeaward.com #HMfoundation #GlobalChangeAward #GCA2025 #GATS #decarbonisingfashion #fashioninnovation

🌍The Global Alliance For Textiles Sustainability Council (GATS) was created with a vision to transform the textiles and fashion industry. As the demand for resources rises, the industry faces an urgent need to address raw material shortages, environmental footprints, and the mounting burden of textile waste. With Sustainability and Circularity now more critical than ever, GATS is leading the way by enabling the industry to reduce virgin resource consumption, recycle more, and aim for zero waste. We unite industry stakeholders, policymakers, and thought leaders to drive an impactful environmental, economic, and social shift. 💡 Mission of GATS: Our mission is to make textile recycling the backbone of the industry, positioning recycled fibers and yarns as primary materials. By advocating for supportive policies and fostering global competitiveness, GATS aims to establish India as a leader in textile recycling and innovation. 🏗️ Creating Self-Sustainable TRFs (Textile Recovery Facilities): Achieving a circular economy requires self-sustaining TRFs, which not only collect textile waste but also recycle it on-site. GATS is developing a roadmap to establish TRFs across India, making the nation textile-waste-free. These facilities are crucial in efficiently managing textile waste and supporting circularity within communities. 🔧 Support for MSMEs: GATS empowers MSMEs with access to recycling technology, resources, and expert guidance, positioning small and medium enterprises to thrive in a sustainability-driven market. Through training, skill development, and partnership support, MSMEs gain the tools to contribute effectively to global sustainable supply chains. 👗 Enabling Fashion Brands: We work closely with fashion brands to prioritize recycled materials and sustainable choices without compromising quality. GATS also removes financial barriers, enabling brands to initiate take-back programs that support circularity and address consumer demands for eco-conscious products. 🛍️ Impact for Consumers: GATS informs and inspires consumers to make responsible choices. Through campaigns and educational outreach, we’re building a future where sustainable, recycled textiles are the norm. We also promote upcycling and responsible textile disposal, empowering consumers to play an active role in reducing waste. 📜 Policy Advocacy: GATS actively collaborates with policymakers to introduce recycling incentives, secure dedicated HS codes, and set standards for textile recycling. Our aim is to establish a policy framework that prioritizes recycling and advances India’s journey toward a circular, sustainable textile industry. Join us on this journey toward a circular economy, where our choices as brands, consumers, and businesses contribute to a greener world. #TextileRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FashionIndustry #GATS #MSMEs #RecycledTextiles #SustainableFashion

🌍 Sustainability +Food + Fashion + Fun = Ekatva Festival Vibes! 🌱 We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Ekatva Festival as their Sustainability Partner! At Global Alliance For Textiles Sustainability Council (GATS), we’re excited to support Delhi’s largest sustainability festival and ensure that fashion and food are both circular, sustainable, waste-free, and cruelty-free. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast looking to make your wardrobe eco-friendly or an aspiring entrepreneur wanting to start your journey in fashion and food sustainability, this is the place for you! At Global Alliance For Textiles Sustainability Council(GATS), we are committed to making fashion sustainable, circular, waste-free, and cruelty-free—and we’re excited to help shape the future of how fashion is created and consumed! With the industry facing immense pressure from fast fashion and the environmental burden of textile waste, it’s time for a change. Because let’s face it—food and fashion are ONE, not two, when it comes to the well-being of people and the planet. 🌎 ✨ Ekatva is a vibe 🌱 Come and feel it… Are you ready? 💚 #EkatvaVibes #SustainableFashion #SustainableFood #CircularEconomy #CrueltyFreeLiving #EcoFriendlyFestival #GreenEntrepreneurs #PeopleAndPlanet #WasteFreeFashion #GATSForGood #FashionAndFoodTogether Palak Mehta Peepal Baba Robin Singh 🌏 Shreya Ghodawat Ⓥ 🌱 Parvinder Singh Amy Aela Malavika Malaviya Akshita Mengi HARSHIT KAKKAR Respun Vegan First

The Global Alliance For Textiles Sustainability Council (GATS) is proud to witness the Indian Textiles and Fashion industry steadily advancing toward a future that is waste-free, sustainable, and circular. The dialogue has evolved from why sustainability matters to how it can be effectively integrated into every facet of the industry. At IFAT India, textile recycling and waste management were recognized as crucial elements of this transformation. The panel discussion featured some of the most influential leaders driving this change: • Smt. ROOP RASHI MAHAPATRA, Textiles Commissioner of India, TEXTILES COMMITTEE - India • Naresh Tyagi, Head of Sustainability, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. • Jugnu Hydari, Head of Sustainability, Bestseller India • Dr. Prasad Modak, a pioneer of textile sustainability in India • Tushar Jani Senior program director Centre for Environment Education • Parvinder Singh, Founder-Director, GATS & Aadi Sustainability Solutions Pvt. Ltd. As a collective, these leaders are shaping the roadmap for a sustainable and circular future in Indian textiles and fashion. At GATS, we are committed to advancing this vision by fostering collaboration across the industry to establish India as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing. Our Roadmap for the Future: 1. Promoting Textile Recycling: GATS is driving the adoption of textile recycling as a mainstream practice, elevating recycled cotton as the preferred fiber due to its minimal environmental footprint and recyclability. 2. Circular Manufacturing Solutions: Through initiatives like our zero-waste denim manufacturing facility, we aim to scale circular production models that divert thousands of tons of textile waste while producing sustainable garments. 3. Policy Advocacy: GATS is working closely with policymakers to create favorable policies and incentives that support the recycling industry, strengthen export competitiveness, and promote energy-efficient practices in manufacturing. 4. Capacity Building and Education: We are empowering local communities, particularly women, by providing skill-based training in waste management, textile recycling, and sustainable fashion practices. 5. Global Leadership and Partnerships: By aligning with international sustainability frameworks and collaborating with global brands, GATS aims to position India as a leader in the global shift towards circular fashion. At GATS, we believe that the future of fashion is not only sustainable but circular. Our mission is to build an ecosystem where waste becomes a resource, and Indian textiles and fashion lead the world by example. Join us as we transform the industry and create a lasting impact for people and the planet. #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #SustainableFashion #RecycledCotton #WasteFreeFashion #CircularManufacturing #GATS #GreenTextiles #IFATIndia #SustainabilityInTextiles #WomenEmpowerment #PolicyForChange #FashionForFuture