Fashion Revolution

#WhatFuelsFashion is finally here! 🏭 We have reviewed 250 of the world’s largest fashion brands and retailers to find out how transparent they are about climate and energy-related data in their own operations and supply chains; and the results are in. From taking accountability and financing decarbonisation to the just transition and advocacy, find out how big fashion is performing on climate action and how close brands are to delivering their climate promises ⏳🌏 In the midst of a climate crisis, it is more urgent than ever before to change the system and move away from fossil fuels. Yet brands are not acting fast enough to curb their emissions and invest in clean, renewable, energy 🚨📈 Read the full report now at https://lnkd.in/dZFZvmR

The Realities of India's Garment Sector, despite international efforts. 🇮🇳 🧵 🪡 (Part 2 of 2) In Part 2 of our series, we shine a light on the invisible workers who power the fashion industry from their homes. These home-based workers, mostly women, are essential yet unpaid, unprotected, and often unaware that their labor is part of the global supply chain. With little to no protection from brands or governments, they remain the most marginalized and vulnerable group in the industry. Despite their crucial role, home-based workers face severe exploitation, living in constant economic precarity, while both workers and unions continue to demand living wages, fair working hours, union recognition, and international accountability. Yet the system keeps prioritizing profits over human dignity. 👉 Read the full article in our two-part series by Aastha Jain, visual designer, researcher, and member of Fashion Revolution India. Based on her conversations with union leaders and researchers, Aastha dives deep into the struggles of these workers, as part of her work with the Fashion Transparency Index Working Group in 2024. https://lnkd.in/gdVwu2pM #HumanRightsDay #GarmentWorkers #LabourRights #FashionTransparency #WorkersRights #FashionRevolution #India #InvisibleWorkers

The Realities of India's Garment Sector, despite international efforts. 🇮🇳 🧵 🪡 (Part 1 of 2) ✊ On this Human Rights Day, we turn our attention to the workers who power one of the world’s largest garment industries. Labour rights are Human rights, and the harsh conditions faced by garment workers in India demand attention. Despite international laws aimed at improving worker conditions, India’s garment sector remains a paradox—marked by stagnant wages, long hours, caste-based discrimination, and unsafe work environments. From factory floors to home-based labor, workers continue to endure exploitation in a system built on their invisibility and vulnerability. In Part 1 of our two-part series, Aastha Jain, visual designer, researcher, and Fashion Revolution India member, sheds light on the deteriorating conditions of factory workers and the challenges of unionizing within a deeply oppressive system. These insights are drawn from discussions held with union leaders and labour researchers during her work with the Fashion Transparency Index Working Group in 2024. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gdVwu2pM #HumanRightsDay #GarmentWorkers #LabourRights #FashionTransparency #WorkersRights #FashionRevolution #India #InvisibleWorkers

After two weeks of tense negotiations and setbacks, COP29 concluded with disappointment and frustration, especially for the world’s most vulnerable nations. The climate finance deal fell short of the $1 trillion annual target, leaving critical gaps in funding for adaptation and mitigation. Fashion Revolution Brasil was at the table, pushing for a more transparent, accountable, and sustainable fashion industry. As we look ahead to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, we stand united in the fight for climate justice and a fossil-free future for fashion. Read our latest blog entry, by @ClaudiaCastanheira https://lnkd.in/gzxX6cBg #FashionforClimate #COP29 #ClimateAction 💚

Last Call: Apply Now for our Executive Director Role! 📣 Applications close this Friday, Nov 29th! 📅 If you’re passionate about leading a cultural, industrial, and political change in the fashion industry and have the vision and experience to drive our mission forward, we want to hear from you. 🔗 Read the full Job Description here: https://lnkd.in/gZ87cFYs 📝 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the revolution! ⏳ #ExecutiveDirector #LeadershipOpportunity #FashionRevolution #Hiring

Tomorrow, join Threading Change for an in-depth discussion on the future of fashion policy; following three major events in the climate sector — NY Climate Week 2024, Textile Exchange, and the 2024 U.S. Elections. We’re hosting a virtual webinar to unpack the key takeaways and explore the shifting fashion policy landscape, especially in light of the U.S. Elections. Our passionate panelists will break down the significant moments from these conferences and share insights on what we can expect in the coming year. This is an opportunity to reflect on the discussions, the gaps, and the action (or lack thereof), and to explore how we can leverage these conversations to drive real policy change moving forward. Meet our Panelists: 🔹 Liv Simpliciano – Transparency and Corporate Accountability Researcher at Fashion Revolution. Liv leads research on clean energy transitions, climate justice, and workers' rights, holding major fashion brands accountable through initiatives like the Global Fashion Transparency Index. 🔹 Ella Andrew – Knowledge Exchange Project Manager at Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF). Ella collaborates on policy and sustainability strategy development, circular economy skill-building, and advocacy for legislative systems change in fashion. 🔹 Jordan Giaconia – Strategic Lead for Canopy’s Next Generation Solutions initiative. Jordan campaigns for forest-friendly solutions, working to replace forest fibres with sustainable alternatives that protect iconic landscapes and wildlife. This virtual webinar is free and open to all! Date: November 14th, 2024 Time: 12 PM ET / 5 PM GMT Don't miss out! Register now and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/dVTT_qhr #USElections #Fashionpolicy #textilespolicy #fashionrevolution #sb707 #newyorkfashionact #fashionpact #canopyplanet #centreforsustainablefashion #nycw #textileexchange #newyorkclimateweek #youthengagement #fashionwebinar

📢 We have extended the deadline for applications to November 15th! 🚩 Over the past eleven years, we have campaigned for a cleaner, safer, better-regulated, and more transparent fashion industry. But now more than ever, we need to find hope through action. We must push for greater transparency in the fashion supply chain through policy work, research, social media campaigns, and inspiring informative content. ✊ If you are keen to contribute to positive change in the fashion industry, this is your opportunity to join the Board of Trustees at a global organisation. 🌍 #Hiring #Board #Trustees #Transparency #FashionRevolution

🌍 Anyone, anywhere should be able to know where and how their clothes have been made. With the revision of the Textile Labelling Regulation, the EU has the power to enable this. Yet, the European Commission is not planning on including social aspects on the labels of the clothes we buy.  🇪🇺 Recent studies highlight a strong consumer demand for social information on clothing labels, including a survey with over a thousand responses made by Fashion Revolution in October 2024 revealing that: ✔ 96% of respondents want labels that detail the social conditions under which their clothing is made, including fair wages and safe working environments. ✔ 68% seek assurance that workers are paid at least a living wage. ✔ 62% are interested in knowing the full supply chain, from production to raw materials. It is clear that consumers find labeling domains related to social sustainability essential, and we therefore urge the EU Commission to include this information on the labels required by law. Our recommendation is to have a digital label for textile products that should provide key social information about the production process, including: 1. Income Details: Living wages of farmers and workers in the supply chain. 💵 2. Audits and Complaints: Information on production locations, complaint handling, and audit results. 🛃 3. Working Conditions: Details on hours, overtime, health and safety, union presence, and collective agreements. 🚻 4. Purchasing Practices: Information on lead times, contracts, and price breakdowns. 🛒 5. Contact Information: A way for consumers to ask questions about the product and its production. 📞 6. Country-Specific Information: Context on minimum wages, ratified conventions, and trade union issues, supplementing the garment-specific details. 🚩 This shift is not just about compliance; it’s about empowering consumers with the information they need to make ethical choices. 📃 Read the full responses to the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gUTE_JFQ Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO) #Transparency #EURegulations #LabourRights #SocialJustice

🧵⚠️ FINAL CALL FOR ALL EU CITIZENS ⚠️🧵 Tomorrow is your last chance to make your voice heard! Fashion Revolution is being consulted by the European Commission on new textile labelling laws, and we need your help to ensure that social information—like fair wages and safe working conditions—is included on clothing labels. We’re gathering evidence to show that citizens want to know the social impact behind their clothes. The deadline is tomorrow - Wednesday 30th October Take just two minutes today to fill out our survey and stand in solidarity with the people who make our clothes. This is our chance to make a real difference! Survey link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/giQ6C9Px European Environmental Bureau Labour Behind the Label Clean Clothes Campaign ECOS Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO)

🇪🇺 Although the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, adopted in 2022, marked a significant step toward greater accountability in the sector, it fell short in ambition. To make sure that by the end of the term, all Europeans can #TraceOurClothes, the Textiles Coalition presents its policy priorities for the 2024-2029 EU legislature, focusing on three key pillars: 🧵 What’s in my clothes - Tackle overproduction, clean up harmful practices, and power our supply chains with renewable energy. 👥 Who made my clothes - Ensure transparency and traceability in supply chains, protect workers, producers, and farmers, and push for trade mechanisms that support sustainable practices. 🏪 How my clothes are sold - End green and social washing and promote honest messaging about our clothing. The EU's textile sector is at a crossroads, and it's time for bold action! Changing Markets Foundation Clean Clothes Campaign ECOS European Environmental Bureau Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO) industriAll Europe RREUSE - Reuse and Recycling European Union Social Enterprises Read the Textiles Coalition policy recommendations on our website: https://lnkd.in/gNPpqk9z