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

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

🧵 Urgent Call to Action for All EU Citizens! 🧵 Would you like your clothing labels to include information about the social conditions in which your clothes were made - like fair wages and safe working conditions? Right now, the EU is deciding on new textile labelling laws. The European Commission needs proof that citizens care about transparency on these issues. Let's show them that we do! ✊ The deadline is Sunday 27th October, and time is running out to make our voices heard. Take just two minutes today to fill out our survey and stand in solidarity with the people who make our clothes. Together, we can push the EU to include social data on clothing labels. This is our chance to make a real difference!  🔗 Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/gwfjCj3h European Environmental Bureau Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO) Clean Clothes Campaign ECOS Labour Behind the Label

We are looking for our new Board of Trustees! Apply before November 1st 2024. If you are a seasoned leader who wants to create a revolution in the fashion industry, this is your opportunity to drive Fashion Revolution CIO into its future. We are looking for three exceptional and experienced leaders to join our Board of Trustees: 👤 Chair: Will provide leadership and inspiration to the board and the senior management team, representing the organisation in high-level forums 👤 Treasurer: Will have a professional qualification in finance, accounting or a related field and have due oversight of the financial planning, procurement, and investment of funds 👤 Secretary: Will be implementing the board’s events and meetings calendar, scheduling meetings, managing agendas, preparing board papers, and distributing minutes The Board of Trustees provides strategic, legal, fiduciary, and ethical oversight to Fashion Revolution CIO in pursuit of its mission. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in this movement engaging thousands of people worldwide. Please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: ‘’Trustee’’. The closing date for applications is 1st November 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. https://lnkd.in/gU3p-v5h #Hiring #Board #Trustees #FashionRevolution #Transparency

We are excited to announce that our zine issue 8 ‘Sewing the Seeds’ is available to preorder now! 🗞 From the Kantamanto market in Ghana to the family run fabric shop in Lancashire; and from interviews of Leeds Fashion gradates to illustrations about ocean conservation, there are so many incredible pieces to get stuck into in this issue. 🌍 This zine is the outcome of an exciting collaboration between Fashion Revolution and Leeds Beckett University whose students, staff, and members of the community have provided the stories and perspectives you’ll read inside. 🤓 We extend our appreciation to Dr. Richard Hudson-Miles for his leadership and to Leeds Beckett University for making this project possible through their financial support and the content created by their talented and passionate students. 🖤 The zines will be making their way to us to send out very soon and we are hoping to get them into the hands of our community by early November. 📆 If you're outside the UK the zine is also available as a digital download for £5! Every copy sold helps fund the Fashion Revolution. 👩💻 Grab your copy now at https://lnkd.in/e844Vp39 📸 Cover photography by @roisin.mw.photo

We are the world’s largest fashion activism movement, mobilising citizens, brands, and policymakers through research, education, and advocacy. Our vision is a global fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit. 👗 🌎 We are looking for an exceptional and experienced leader to join our team as Executive Director and that could be you! 🌟 The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: ✔ Strategic thinker that can develop organizational strategies and structures that are successful in the long to represent Fashion Revolution to influence and engage key stakeholders at all levels building long-lasting relationships.  ✔ Fashion industry experience - to change the industry you first need to understand it.  ✔ Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.  ✔ Commercial approach to develop new income streams to enable growth and stability Read the whole Job Description here: https://lnkd.in/gZ87cFYs How to apply 🖋 Please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Executive Director.  The closing date for applications is 29 November 2024. 🗓 #OpenPosition #JobAlert #Wearehiring #ExecutiveDirector