The Industry We Want

🌐 Thank you for joining last week’s deep dive session on purchasing practices! We had more than 100 people attending, an impressive number that showcases commitment to taking collective action on improving purchasing practices. The panel discussion offered valuable insights on how brands can improve their purchasing practices to promote sustainability throughout the supply chain. Key themes included the need for transparency, the establishment of equal partnerships between brands and suppliers, and the critical role of legislation in improving working conditions. A significant point of consensus was the necessity to include the perspectives of manufacturers and workers, ensuring their voices drive changes in purchasing practices, which is at the core of TIWW's purchasing practices metric. The diverse dialogue between a manufacturer, a brand, and a representative of workers’ perspectives offered a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities in improving purchasing practices. We are grateful to our panellists and speakers for their valuable contributions and for bringing these important perspectives together. 🎥 If you have missed this event or want to revisit moments of it, watch the recording: https://lnkd.in/dN7xFmxw Stay tuned for our upcoming deep dives, where we will delve into our wages and greenhouse gas emissions metrics! Lotta Amsén Pradeepan Ravi Karen Diaz Hanna Griesbeck Garcia Fair Wear Foundation Cascale Ethical Trading Initiative #theindustrywewant #tiww #purchasingpractices #garment #footwear #duediligence #hredd #responsible #supplychains #bizhumanrights #wages #GHGemissions

We are excited to welcome you to our deep dive session on purchasing practices tomorrow, from 11 am - 12 pm CET! 💡 Tomorrow’s programme: Hanna Griesbeck Garcia, TIWW’s project manager, will kick off the session and delve into TIWW’s purchasing practices score and insights, setting the foundation for the panel discussion. At the heart of the session, Karen Diaz from Fair Wear Foundation will moderate a lively discussion with Haroon Shamsi from Shaheen Industries, Pradeepan Ravi from Cividep India, and Lotta Amsén from Sandqvist Bags and Items on the developments needed in purchasing practices and how to transform the current transactional nature of the buyer-supplier relationship into one rooted in open dialogue and partnership. They will also explore opportunities and risks in the current policy landscape, focusing on proactive strategies for enhancing workers’ rights, brand practices, and supplier leverage. By fostering collaboration and establishing trust between diverse industry stakeholders, we aim to shift the power dynamics between buyers and suppliers. The last part of the session will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions to our experts related to the panel discussion. Register NOW and join us in levelling the playing field by implementing responsible purchasing practices: https://lnkd.in/dQMp4UBz Fair Wear Foundation Cascale Ethical Trading Initiative #theindustrywewant #tiww #purchasingpractices #garment #footwear #duediligence #hredd #responsible #supplychains #bizhumanrights #wages #GHGemissions

The Industry We Want promotes holistic transformation across the sector, where reductions in emissions, tracked by our GHG metric in collaboration with the Apparel Impact Institute, can positively impact workers and businesses while paving the way to deliver net zero by 2050. As part of the Quarter 3 Engagement Days, the Apparel Impact Institute will host a session to provide an update on the industry's progress towards its net zero goal on July 8, at 4 pm CET. Register for this impactful event here: https://lnkd.in/gD479VjG Learn more about TIWW's work on GHG emissions: https://lnkd.in/ev2tpRRT

Lisa Schroeter (she/her) from Blutsgeschwister GmbH emphasises that the garment industry’s low prices often conceal the exploitation of workers and environmental damage. It is crucial for industry actors to establish standards and ensure accountability through legislation, fostering collaboration, and levelling the playing field. Our clothing's true cost should reflect ethical labour practices and environmental responsibility. Stay tuned for her full interview, coming Thursday! Fair Wear Foundation Cascale Ethical Trading Initiative #theindustrywewant #tiww #garment #footwear #duediligence #hredd #responsible #supplychains #bizhumanrights #workersrights #purchasingpractices #wages #GHGemissions #interview

🌏 ♻ ‘We need to develop a circular economic model as soon as possible, so brands and manufacturers need to walk the talk.’ Oanh Nguyen from SAITEX INTERNATIONAL DONG NAI (VN) Ltd. explains that to create a thriving planet, the garment industry must shift to a circular economy. This includes enhancing renewable energy use, improving production efficiency, reducing transportation emissions, and embracing eco-friendly materials through strong collaboration between brands, manufacturers, and supportive government policies. Watch the video to learn more about how we can walk the talk and make this vision a reality. Fair Wear Foundation Cascale Ethical Trading Initiative #theindustrywewant #tiww #garment #footwear #duediligence #hredd #responsible #supplychains #bizhumanrights #workersrights #purchasingpractices #wages #GHGemissions #interview

A circular economy goes beyond just resource management - it prioritises people too. The garment industry must demonstrate that transitioning to a circular model can be both inclusive and fair. Oanh Nguyen from SAITEX INTERNATIONAL DONG NAI (VN) Ltd. emphasises the need for industry and government leaders to set the standard. Collaboration between manufacturers and brands is essential for driving this change, a topic TIWW will delve into during our upcoming webinar on purchasing practices on July 3, from 11 am to 12 pm CET. Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dQMp4UBz Stay tuned for Oanh Nguyen's full interview, coming tomorrow! Fair Wear Foundation Cascale Ethical Trading Initiative #theindustrywewant #tiww #garment #footwear #duediligence #hredd #responsible #supplychains #bizhumanrights #workersrights #purchasingpractices #wages #GHGemissions #interview

📅 Save the date: 2024 Deep dive on purchasing practices! Date: Wednesday, July 3 Time: 11 am - 12 pm CET Location: Online webinar Register now: https://lnkd.in/dQMp4UBz The Industry We Want is pleased to invite you to a deep dive webinar where we will explore the current state of affairs through TIWW’s 2024 purchasing practices score. The event will promote responsible purchasing practices as essential to sustainable supply chains, fostering a platform for collaboration among brands, manufacturers, workers, and their representatives. Featuring data-driven discussions based on the latest industry reports, we seek to facilitate meaningful dialogue and showcase practical solutions for collaborative action, driving industry-wide change and ensuring shared supply chain responsibility. We will also be contextualising the discussion with insights on the changing regulatory landscape and forthcoming legislation, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Production country voices will be at the heart of the discussion, allowing for greater intentional inclusivity towards collective and co-created actions and solutions. Mark your calendars and come along in realising the shift in power relations between buyers and suppliers! Register now: https://lnkd.in/dQMp4UBz Learn more about TIWW's purchasing practices metric: https://lnkd.in/d5vK5s7U

‘If you share the power, the whole chain becomes much stronger.’ Bulent Alkanli from Meta Sourcing explains that true partnerships go beyond pricing. They involve accountability, fair wages and payment terms, and joint strategies between brands and manufacturers. Transparency should be mutual, not one-sided. When power is shared, and every voice is heard, the entire chain becomes much stronger. Watch below to hear more about what Bulent Alkanli has to say about building stronger, equal partnerships. Fair Wear Foundation Cascale Ethical Trading Initiative #theindustrywewant #tiww #garment #footwear #duediligence #hredd #responsible #supplychains #bizhumanrights #workersrights #purchasingpractices #wages #GHGemissions #interview

Bulent Alkanli from Meta Sourcing states that in the garment industry, our supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Today, the unfortunate reality is that workers often occupy this vulnerable position. They continue to endure poor working conditions, low wages, and limited rights, weakening the entire system. At The Industry We Want, we believe in uplifting every part of the supply chain. We want an industry that realises its full potential by ensuring dignity for workers in decent jobs, fostering thriving businesses along the supply chain, and having a positive impact on the planet. Let's commit to strengthening the weakest links. Together, we can create systemic change where workers see their human rights realised. Stay tuned for more from our conversation with Bulent Alkanli, out on Thursday! Fair Wear Foundation Cascale Ethical Trading Initiative #theindustrywewant #tiww #garment #footwear #duediligence #hredd #responsible #supplychains #bizhumanrights #workersrights #purchasingpractices #wages #GHGemissions #interview

‘The workers’ voices need to be listened to and taken into account in the decision making process of actors in the supply chain.’ Ann Dinh from CDI Vietnam reflected on the significant 65% gap between the minimum wage and the average living wage estimate in Vietnam. She emphasised the connection between purchasing practices and wages, and underscored the importance of social dialogue to empower workers in voicing their perspectives and experiences. Watch the video to learn more about her insights! Fair Wear Foundation Cascale Ethical Trading Initiative #theindustrywewant #tiww #garment #footwear #duediligence #responsible #supplychains #bizhumanrights #purchasingpractices #wages #GHGemissions #interview