As trade disputes and sourcing diversification dominate meetings, climate impacts are intensifying pressure across key manufacturing hubs. In Bangladesh alone, 36 percent of garment workers have been displaced by climate impacts, with women hit hardest (Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies).
At the same time, brands’ climate goals can unintentionally create pressure on suppliers to cut costs in ways that undermine labour standards, just as new human rights and forced labour rules raise expectations for social performance.
For sustainability teams, the challenge is how to make climate progress in a way that protects workers and supports suppliers in a warming world, while staying ahead of regulation. This means clearer shared planning, fairer responsibility, and partnerships that safeguard the people who hold supply chains together.
Our panel will explore:
- The latest research on climate impacts in key manufacturing regions
- What a just transition means in practice for brands, suppliers, and workers
- Which impact measures and benchmarks best signal real improvements in worker welfare
- Case studies of initiatives that strengthen support workers and their families
What to expect from this type of session...
You’ll hear a step-by-step breakdown of a very focused case study. From concept creation and business buy in; to identification of the right partners and implementation; to understanding impact and ROI. Always grounded in a real-world example, these sessions provide clear guidance and action points to take back to your own organisation.
