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We’re honored to announce that we will host a key session at COP29 this week titled “Data-Driven Decarbonization: Navigating Fashion’s Path to Net Zero” on November 16, from 13.00-13.40 GMT at the Swedish Pavilion, C17, COP29 Blue Zone. The informative session will explore the state of decarbonization, the industry collaborations and initiatives driving change, and the trillion-dollar investment opportunity to scale these efforts. The full list of session participants include: Henrik Sundberg, Impact Lead, Climate – Global Sustainability, H&M Group Jens Nielsen, CEO, World Climate Foundation Lewis Perkins, President & CEO, Apparel Impact Institute Saravanan Parisutham, COO and Co-founder, TrusTrace Attendees can register here to watch the live stream: https://lnkd.in/gQhHGHHp To learn more, read our full press release: https://lnkd.in/gRYub-Sv

For a global company like Tapestry, which aims to increase its use of innovative materials as well as keep products in use for longer, a thorough understanding of their supply chains is essential. Through our partnership, Tapestry has been able to leverage our platform to utilize one, comprehensive system for consistent traceability and measure, manage and maximize the utility of collated supply chain impact data. To learn more about how we work together with Logan T Duran, Vice President ESG at Tapestry and his team, read the full article in Forbes: https://lnkd.in/gJX_2cBK

While the exact details around Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are yet to be agreed upon, it has not stopped us from pushing ahead with our own innovations and pilot programs. In this feature from InternetRetailing's Sustainability Annual Report 2024, Jenny Wärn talks about the many facets of DPPs, how they can be used to tell the product story and where value could be added. Additionally, she shares learnings from working with brands like Kappahl Group and Marimekko in our DPP pilot project and what we’ll take with us into future collaborations on DPPs. To learn more about our work and how you can prepare for the implementation of DPPs, read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gJbff-75

At TrusTrace we’re incredibly proud of what we can accomplish when working together on supply chain traceability with leading brands like Primark. Together, we have been able to give the team at Primark real-time visibility of their supply chain, expanded their program to include more suppliers, fibers and products, and set them up for success with the future implementation of EU’s Digital Product Passports (or DPPs). To learn more about how Primark implemented their traceability program and the progress they’ve made since its rollout, read their Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report 2023/24: https://lnkd.in/gY4Bd9k5

Choosing the right forced labor prevention solution for your business can be overwhelming. From understanding the various approaches, the advantages of one comprehensive system and identifying which solutions best fit your business needs, there are seemingly a multitude of solutions available on the market. That’s why we put together a guide on choosing the right solution for your brand, including what you get when you choose TrusTrace for Forced Labor Prevention. To learn more, download our guide: https://lnkd.in/gbsq9U_c

𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 At COP29’s Swedish Pavilion, we brought together industry leaders to chart a path for fashion’s supply chains to achieve net-zero emissions. The message was clear: we have the tools, knowledge, and funding—but unlocking action at scale requires the right collaboration frameworks, granular data, and shared accountability. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 To decarbonize supply chains, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿, 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 is essential. As Henrik Sundberg from H&M Group explained, collecting monthly energy data from suppliers allows brands to pinpoint what’s working and what needs improvement. It helps distinguish between no-cost solutions that can be implemented immediately and more complex interventions, such as solar panel installations, which depend on local policy. These insights empower brands to craft concrete, prioritized action plans. However, data alone isn’t enough. According to our CEO, Shameek Ghosh, “We know the WHAT—now it’s about executing the HOW.” Real-time, standardized data-sharing frameworks can make decarbonization 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, turning manual processes into efficient, measurable systems. Without this level of detail, achieving Scope 3 reductions remains out of reach. Collaboration emerged as the cornerstone of progress. Jens Nielsen from the World Climate Foundation emphasized that partnerships have already moved the needle globally, from a projected 4°C of warming before the Paris Agreement to 2.5°C on a good day. But in fashion, the challenge is uniquely complex—supply chains are fragmented, involving consumers and a wide range of environmental and social impacts. This makes detail-oriented, cross-sector approaches even more critical. Financing is the final piece of the puzzle. As Lewis Perkins from the Apparel Impact Institute noted, we have the funding, and we know what needs to be done. What’s missing is the right incentive structures to collaborate with suppliers who do the work on the ground. Supply chains are shared between brands, so financing must be collaborative too, leveraging diverse sources—philanthropy, grants, debt, and equity—to meet suppliers’ varied needs with tailored tools and support. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁? Granular data and collaborative financing unlock scalable solutions, empowering suppliers to act while ensuring transparency and accountability across the value chain. With the right tools, partnerships, and shared incentives, fashion can take a leading role in decarbonization—setting an example for industries worldwide. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿. If you missed the panel, you can watch a recording, see link in comments. #COP29 #NetZero #Decarbonization #SustainableFashion #TrusTrace

Join us in one hour for our webinar together with Green-ish.co and Kharon! “You Found Forced Labor Risk - Now What?” will help brands take on the intricacies of forced labor prevention and risk management. Together with our panel of experts, we’ll have an in-depth discussion based on real-life examples from Kharon’s research and practical advice for how importers can effectively respond to identified risks in their supply chain. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g7jnXe92

Starting soon! Join our live stream from COP29 from the Swedish Pavilion and Business Sweden, as we discuss how data can power decarbonization in fashion’s supply chains, with solutions already available today! Joining our CEO and Co-Founder Shameek Ghosh will be Henrik Sundberg, Impact Lead at the H&M Group, Jens Nielsen, CEO at the World Climate Foundation and Lewis Perkins, President and CEO at the Apparel Impact Institute. The panel will be moderated by Shailja Dube, Deputy Director, Institute of Positive Fashion at the British Fashion Council. Together, we’ll explore the current state of Scope 3 emissions, innovative data-driven initiatives and the trillion-dollar investment opportunity needed to scale these efforts. You’ll learn how the fashion space can draw insights from other industries, overcome scaling barriers and leverage data and financing to accelerate its journey to net-zero. Watch now, starting at 13:00 GMT, 14:00 CET: https://lnkd.in/gPnZwKUq

With over $85 million worth of shipments detained since June 2022, managing the risks of forced labor has become more critical than ever. To help brands take on the intricacies of forced labor prevention risk management, we’ve partnered with Kharon and Green-ish for an in-depth discussion featuring real life examples. Join Trivikram Belagod, our Director of Strategic Accounts, as he discusses best practices, practical advice and how brands can effectively respond to identified risks in their supply chains together with Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon and Liz Hershfield, Founder of Green-ish.co. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gf4z9Wac

Come meet us as the USFIA Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference today in New York. While you’re there, don’t miss our keynote “Trade Compliance Made Easy: Leveraging Primary Data for a Risk-Free Supply Chain” held by Apurva Bhargava, our Head of US Sales. See you there!