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We get asked so often what the [insert preferred word] is going on with regulation at the moment, and what should companies be doing to stay on top of the fast-changing legislative landscape. Kudos to the team for putting these important updates together! Members can access the full report via our member-exclusive platform Cascale Connect. #eupolicy #regulation #fashionpolicy #csrd #csddd

What constitutes meaningful stakeholder engagement and involvement of rightsholders? Why should companies engage with relevant stakeholders and involve rightsholders when carrying out human rights and environmental due diligence? The webinar "Stakeholder Engagement and Involvement of Rightsholders in HREDD" addresses these questions and offers important insights on how to implement these practices, as well as introducing existing tools supporting companies in the process. 🗓 September 18, 2023, 10.00 am until 11.30 am 📍Online 👉 Please register in advance via the link below. Co-hosted by amfori - Trade with Purpose and the German Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien (Partnership for Sustainable Textiles), supported by the German Governments’ Helpdesk on Business & Human Rights, this webinar is the fifth in a series on the obligations under the German Supply Chain Act and offers practical tools that can support companies in meeting their due diligence obligations. For further information follow this link 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekpyhQs7

Please give this New York Times article focusing on textiles and its workforce a read. We need everyone pushing for reform with us.

Germany, all eyes are on you. 👀 The EU supply chain law is teetering on the brink. What we thought was a mere formality is now in danger. The European Supply Chain Act was negotiated intensively for three years. The core of the directive is to create a clear legal framework for companies to protect people, the climate, and the environment. In mid-December 2023, an agreement was reached between the Parliament and the Commission - including many compromises on the part of the German government. The vote in the Council of the European Union was only a formality. Now, Germany wants to refrain from participating in the vote. At ARMEDANGELS, we are convinced that companies fundamentally must respect human and environmental rights in their value chains. As a globally operating business, we must also take on global responsibility. People and planet are at the core of our DNA, and every decision that we take is based on our strict standards: from design to material selection, from manufacturing to our head quarters, from our partners to our customers. We are far from perfect, but we are convinced that this is the only way to go. And we all need to go it together. Please check out Fashion Changers for steps that you can take to urge those responsible to act. https://lnkd.in/eT7rd-ye

Happy Birthday German Basic Law! 📜 75 years ago today, the German constitution was drawn up and approved on behalf of the Allies.   At #KEBO, we pride ourselves on upholding principles that are in line with those of this constitution - values such as integrity, innovation and equality. Just as the Constitution provides a framework for justice and stability, we strive to uphold these standards in our daily operations and interactions. (👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eFhVDQ8x)   As a globally active company, we also understand the essential importance of a solid foundation. The principles of fairness and respect are at the heart of our commitment to excellence and sustainable production. These values motivate us every day to drive innovation responsibly and secure a better future for generations to come! 🌎   #constitution #specialtychemicals #productionprocess #industrialcleaning #cleaningsolutions #chemicalindustry #demokratie #verfassung #75JahreGG #Grundgesetz

Would it be more of an advantage or a disadvantage if the PPWR is not adopted in April 2024 and the cap remains open at least until after the European elections in June? As B P Consultants, we are asked this question again and again. The short answer: It would be more of a disadvantage, because the defragmentation of the European packaging market would continue. Even if the PPWR does not (or not yet) materialise, political objectives such as “design for recycling” and “prevention of packaging waste” will not fall by the wayside. They will then be implemented by the individual nation states according to their own judgement. Article written by Jenny Walther-Thoss https://lnkd.in/eGxyYZGC

In this Lesson, we look at the truth behind deadstock and end-of-line materials, where to source them, and whether they're really an ethical alternative. Upgrade to Professional Membership for full access to this, and all other Lessons. #sustainablefashioncollective #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #smallfashionbrand #fabricsuppliers

The CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion proposed repealing the German Supply Chain Act (#LkSG). Similarly, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Robert Habeck, made a similar proposal, seemingly without prior coordination with the Green Party. While a suspension of the LkSG seems unlikely, but as far as we understand for the time being not out of the question. Removing reporting requirements seems more likely. Repealing the LkSG would severely impact companies dedicated to human rights and environmental protection. Under the pretext of "bureaucratic overload," there's an attempt to suspend a democratically passed law protecting human rights. This isn't in the "general interest of businesses", as it penalizes the efforts made to implement the law. The so-called "First Movers" – often medium-sized enterprises – are being disadvantaged. The EU #CSDDD is upcoming and requires preparation, and the LkSG serves this purpose for German companies. At atlat, we want to contribute to a #future-oriented and #responsible economy that integrates #sustainability, #humanrights, #transparency, and #profitable business.

On Wednesday, MEPs will be voting to adopt the European Parliament’s position on #PPWR. Ahead of the Plenary vote on this key legislative file, AIM Brands reiterate the importance of adopting a balanced ⚖ approach in the definition of minimisation requirements for packaging. The upcoming rules need to take into account both sustainability targets ✅ and other EU objectives 🎯 such as fostered innovation and competitiveness, and legislation, including the respect of intellectual property (#IP) rights. Our call to EU legislators 👇 https://lnkd.in/eMVGTRtz European Parliament #Brands4Sustainability #Brands4Competitiveness #Brands4Consumers #packagingminimisation

🔎Unraveling the Impact of the De Minimis Trade Loophole on Human Rights in Fast Fashion🔎 Did you know the de minimis trade loophole has far-reaching implications for human rights and labor abuses in the fast fashion industry? Today, we're diving into this issue to shed light on its effects from legal repercussions to consumer trust. Follow Deep Trace to stay up to date with the congressional investigation and other human rights due diligence news. #supplychain #traceability #fastfashion #humanrights #sustainability