Apparel
The path to sustainable fashion requires bringing together people who are looking at the same challenges from very different perspectives for honest dialogue.
Innovation Forum convenes apparel and textile stakeholders, from brands and suppliers to NGOs and policymakers, to address critical challenges shaping the sector’s future.
Our work in apparel
We connect brands, manufacturers, suppliers, NGOs, investors, innovators, policymakers across apparel and textile value chains to tackle the biggest opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of sustainable fashion.
A just transition
True sustainability must address systemic inequalities at the heart of global supply chains. We explore how to embed worker welfare, living income, and social justice into business models, ensuring people are placed at the centre of the transition.
Net-zero action
Where have we seen progress in decarbonisation efforts, and what critical opportunities are we missing? We investigate the collaborative approaches to transition to renewables and lower-impact materials, and how to integrate nature into climate strategy.
Supply chain transparency and regulation
How can emerging regulation drive genuine progress rather than just compliance? We explore how better supply chain traceability and transparency and can help brands transform regulatory requirements into competitive advantages.
Circular innovation
How can companies move beyond pilot programs to profitable and scalable circular business models? We identify the actionable strategies for a closed loop system, from circular design and waste management to internal alignment and consumer engagement.
Upcoming events
View all eventsApparel Empowering consumers, protecting brands: making sustainability claims hold up across markets
Apparel Fair terms, firm commitments: what brands and manufacturers each owe in a supplier contract
Apparel Future Forward Factories: what can Honduras and Pakistan teach each other about net-zero manufacturing?
Apparel analysis
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PodcastWeekly podcast
Smurfit Westrock on cost versus value in sustainable packaging
PodcastWeekly podcast
Back from bankruptcy: can MUD Jeans make circular denim pay?
Article
Where is sustainability’s place in the fashion industry in 2027?
Article
Bio-based materials in apparel: From interest to implementation
Webinar
Aligned action on heat stress: what manufacturers need from brands
Partner with us
Tailored advisory services helping you engage stakeholders, test strategies, and communicate sustainability progress with credibility and impact.
Stakeholder engagement
Facilitate candid conversations with stakeholders, providing practical advice and focused engagement to refine initiatives and drive effective results.
Research and analysis
Deliver in-depth research and analysis to evaluate sustainability strategies, validate initiatives, and support informed, evidence-based strategic decisions.
Strategic communications
Communicate initiatives and engage relevant stakeholders to raise your profile, share strategies, and position your organisation as a thought leader in sustainability.
Contact us to get involved
Portfolio Lead - apparel and textiles
