Global Fashion Agenda

The Fashion Industry Target Consultation has concluded, with 100 stakeholders from six continents participating 🌏 Thank you to those who contributed their valuable insights. This year's focus was on 29 industry ambitions according to the five priorities of the Fashion CEO Agenda encompassing both social and environmental areas for action. Responses are now being analysed to gauge current industry progress across the ambitions put forward and well as identify the necessary tools and support for accelerated action towards a net positive fashion industry   Sign up for GFA’s newsletter to stay informed: https://lnkd.in/d5StcK2M #GlobalFashionAgenda #FITC

We are hiring! Are you passionate about transforming the fashion industry? Join Global Fashion Agenda on our mission to drive impactful change! We're excited to announce more career and internship opportunities across our dynamic teams. Open positions include: 🌍 Impact Programme Manager Full time for 6 months with intended extension Location: Remote position in Paris, Milan or Copenhagen with periodic travel Start date: As soon as possible, latest 1 September Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dJ-3iJ4B 📑 Public Affairs Assistant (Internship) Full time internship, 4-6 months (flexible to accommodate the feasibility of higher education institutions) Location: Copenhagen or remotely. Start date: September Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eRmyeAqR 💻 Communications Assistant (Internship) Full time internship, 5 months Location: Copenhagen Start date: September Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dfnKFr3K Explore our open positions and submit your application today ✨ #Hiring #OpenPositions #GlobalFashionAgenda

As we closely monitor fashion’s policy evolution, we zoom into GFA’s Policy Matrix: EU edition, offering clarity and updates on emerging and existing legislation. Since the last review, these are the most relevant updates. 🌍 GFA Policy Matrix: EU European Sustainability Reporting Standards Update EU Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Compliance Phases EU Waste Regulations Update EU Ecodesign Regulation: Textile Guidelines by 2026 Empowering Consumers Explore more updates and stay informed as we track these vital developments in our GFA Policy Matrices: https://lnkd.in/euqzGifX GFA Policy Matrices: EU and Americas are both regularly updated and serve as non-exhaustive overviews of the main policy efforts relating to the five priorities of the Fashion CEO Agenda. #GFAPolicyMatrix #PolicyUpdates #FashionNews #SustainableFashion #FashionPolicy

Save the Date: 3-5 June 2025 ✨ The date is set for the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025! Don’t miss your chance to attend the industry’s leading forum on sustainability in fashion — mark your calendars now. Since its inception in 2009, the Global Fashion Summit has established itself as the hub of agenda-setting discussions on the most critical environmental, social, and ethical issues facing the industry, people, and our planet. Stay tuned for more announcements and ticket information in the coming months. #GlobalFashionAgenda #GlobalFashionSummit

🇪🇺 European Union: An Uncertain Legislature This article is a contribution from Jaime Villaverde Rivero, Professor of Policital Science at the University Pontifcia Comillas and Public Affairs Consultant at Kreab Spain. Villaverde’s extensive experience as an analyst of electoral processes and as a columnist, reflects upon his work, enabling him to provide both practical and theoretical insights into electoral results. Read by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/ds5erz2t #GlobalFashionAgenda 

How can Redefining Growth Unlock the Next Level of Progress in the Fashion Industry? Redefining growth is the second key unlock presented in the Fashion CEO Agenda 2024 report, which addresses these Sustainable Development Goals: 📈 Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth ♻️ Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production 🌍 Goal 13: Climate Action The report aims to guide fashion organisations towards achieving a net positive industry by 2050. It introduces five key unlocks that challenge conventional practices and enhance initiatives, marking a critical turning point for generating positive impacts on both society and the environment. Learn more by downloading your copy of the Fashion CEO Agenda 2024 report: https://lnkd.in/dXNth4SG

🌐 How will emerging geopolitical shifts and elections affect global fashion legislation in 2024? 🏢 What measures are fashion brands taking to be prepared for new compliance and sustainability regulations? 💫 Why is it so essential to harmonize global policy for the fashion industry's future? The Unpacking Policy Masterclass at #GlobalFashionSummit: Copenhagen Edition 2024, brought together key industry players from Majken Daugaard, BESTSELLER, Nate Herman, American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), and Lars Fogh Mortensen, European Environment Agency (EEA) and Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal. This session provided a platform to dissect the global policy landscape and its implications for the fashion industry, especially in the context of the 2024 EU elections and the new European Commission mandate. Learn more about the Masterclass by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/dkUc_Dme #UnlockingTheNextLevel #GlobalFashionAgenda

Which designers are revolutionising the runway? Read the Financial Times for fearless thinking on sustainable fashion. From breakthroughs in biomaterials to greenwashing investigations, the FT provides an in-depth look at the industry to help you nurture new ideas and accelerate impact. Subscribe today at https://lnkd.in/dgNZFZnu _______________ This post is in partnership with our Media Partner, Financial Times #GlobalFashionAgenda

Driving Sustainability Through Social Innovation by Silvia Gambi, Freelance Journalist. Explore how recognizing the vital role of people can transform the fashion industry through social innovation and sustainability. The textile industry is one of the most labor-intensive in the world, with every garment representing the stories of the people behind it. Continue reading by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/dDfR98GM #SilviaGambi #SocialInnovation

Tiffany Rogers, Director of Innovation and Development, Manufacturing at Fair Labor Association, spoke during the Ending Oversupply Panel Discussion. She noted how overproduction can negatively impact livelihoods of those working throughout the value chain. The session emphasised transparency in the fashion value chain, linking living wages to product volume, reducing resource use, and utilising data and worker insights to minimise material impact. Watch the full session and access the Summit On-Demand Library by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/eFhxRsBz #UnlockingTheNextLevel #GlobalFashionSummit