Disclosure Insight Action (CDP) "Are Companies Being Transparent in Their Transition? 2021 Climate Transition Plan Disclosure" (PDF): The youngest CDPAnalysis shows that of the more than 13,100 companies that accounted for 64% of global market capital ($64 billion) in 2021, only one third are developing a low-carbon transition plan (4002). In addition, just 1% (135) of companies reported the total of 24 key indicators associated with a credible climate change plan. The transport and apparel industry performed worst, with less than 0.3% of companies disclosing the 24 key indicators that legitimize a climate change plan.
SlaveFree Today "Journal of Modern Slavery" (PDF): Progress has been made on the global commitment to end child labour by 2025, as set out in the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over the last 20 years, 86 million fewer children have been affected by child labour (160 million in 2020 compared to 246 million in 2000). Nevertheless, the number of child labour is increasing again. Over the last four years, it has increased by more than 8 million, aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This special issue examines the extent to which progress has been made in addressing the systemic and complex problems of child labour. Child labour, especially in its worst forms, is mostly found at the interface between high levels of poverty, discrimination and exclusion, lack of social protection, lack of access to affordable, quality education, failure to protect and monitor labour rights, impunity and lack of accountability of the private sector. Often affected are those who work in the informal economy and do work that is invisible to the public and does not fall within the scope of occupational health and safety. Strategies to end child labour must therefore include a wide range of interventions and resources by a wide range of actors working in the workplace, across sectors, at national level and across borders.
Fashion companies stop doing business in Russia: Since war broke out in Ukraine, more and more fashion companies are restricting their business activities in Russia. In addition to Mango, Inditex, Asos, Levi Strauss and the PVH group (Tommy Hilfiger & Calvin small) also stopped the textile alliance companies H&M, Adidas and Puma their activities in Russia. Adidas will continue to pay the employees and support them with transport and accommodation aids. After Hugo Boss On 2.3., the company announced that it would continue its business in Russia “in particular with regard to the responsibility we have towards our 200 employees and their families on the ground”, and shortly thereafter announced the pause of the business. The Japanese fashion chain Uniqlo He also closed his business in Russia. The textile alliance company Gerry Weber does not have its own business in Russia and Ukraine, but has business relations with both countries. Even if interrupted logistics and the uncertain situation currently made current supply relations to Ukraine difficult, goods will continue to be delivered to Russia. International companies that suspend their business in Russia because of the attack on Ukraine are now being targeted by the Russian Prosecutor General's Office. Among other things, compliance with the obligations towards Russian workers and their rights should be examined, the authority said on Friday. The Russian government is already openly threatening the expropriation of the international companies that suspend their business in the country. The Russian government is therefore working on steps to initiate a bankruptcy of the companies in Russia and then a nationalization of the property, said the deputy head of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev. Russian shopping malls ready to replace American and European brands with Turkish and Chinese. According to these reports, there are also donation and support campaigns for those affected by the war. Adidas EUR 1 million was donated to various aid agencies, including the UN-Refugee aid, and donated in kind to those in need in Ukraine, Poland, Moldavia and Hungary. Brands that do not have brick-and-mortar stores in Russia or Ukraine and do not sell to the countries via online shops also show solidarity. So has Textildiscounter Kik For example, a fundraising campaign in the amount of 5 million euros started, the company announced on Monday. The sum will be given to the UNHCR donated. In addition, I have Uniqlo a $10 million donation and clothing announced, which UNHCR shall benefit.
Further impact of the war in Ukraine on the fashion industry: The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and the consequent restrictions on air transport have a direct impact on supply chains. In terms of air cargo, Russian companies banned from EU airspace are failing, while Western airlines are no longer able to use the airspace above the world's largest state. Flights from Central Europe to Japan, Korea and China are sometimes extended by several hours and can take up to 20% less cargo, such as the Lufthansa Cargo reported. "The routes to Asia are getting longer, kerosene costs are rising and capacities are falling," says the Frankfurt freight expert. Joachim of Winning - especially since the loading possibilities in passenger jets will not be expanded as quickly as would have been expected in peacetime despite the corona crisis. Also the Container shipping companies MSc and Maersk announced a temporary stop for all freight bookings to and from Russia. The railway logistics subsidiary DB Schenker will also be discontinuing its shipments to Russia for the time being (land, air and sea freight).
EU Supply Chain Act: In one Joint Letters welcome those responsible for OECD, the ILO and the UN OHCHR the European Commission's commitment to advancing the protection of human rights and the environment through due diligence (PDF), to strengthen the alignment of policy frameworks with global standards for responsible business conduct. The letter emphasises the need for consistency with international standards in order to create more uniform conditions for the conduct of business and legal clarity worldwide. Above all, however, this coherence could help to minimise and prevent the involvement of companies in the damage to people and the planet and, in the event of damage, facilitate access to effective remedies. Our organisations look forward to examining the legislative proposal in detail and working with you to advance our common goals in the areas of business and human rights, decent work and RBC (Responsible Business Conduct) in a broader sense.
India: After refusing for 22 months, There are 14 major clothing suppliers in Karnataka finally obligated to pay their employees the statutory minimum wage and all outstanding amounts; However, some suppliers still refuse. In the table of Worker Rights Consortium are the most important clothing manufacturers in Karnataka list those who have committed to payment and those who have not, as well as the names of the trademarks obtained from those suppliers.
Ukraine: In Kharkiv A textile factory was completely destroyed by a rocket. The factory is located in a residential area where there are no military objects, reports Maria Avdeeva, the Research Director of the European Expert Association.
Sri Lanka: A private bus that transports workers from the area Pathakada to a clothing factory in Kahathuduwa Transported collided with another bus. 23 people were injured in the accidentTwo of them hard.
