What the textile industry needs: Decolonial sustainability On 12 March 2024, Prof. Dr. Katrina Sark from the University of Southern Denmark visited fashion interACTION. In her presentation, she not only explained her concept of a decolonial sustainabilityIt also showed how decolonial-sustainable processes can provide solutions to the textile industry's biggest problems. Details Published: 18 March 2024 Read more …
© geralt -pixabay.com End of procrastination: Bund must procure textiles sustainably! A year ago, the Federal Government published the ‘Stage Plan for Increasing the Sustainable Procurement of Textiles by Federal Administration Authorities and Institutions’. FEMNET and 10 other civil society organisations are calling for implementation. Details Published: 15 March 2024 Read more …
Equality Now - The world must become more feminine! International Women's Day calls for more speed in women's equality. A three-part FEMNET video series briefly explains what we achieve with feminist perspectives and our focus on feminist development cooperation. Details Published: 08 March 2024 Read more …
Where we stand and where we want to go – social and environmental supply chains Review of civil society representatives in the Sustainable Textiles Alliance (2023) The Textile Alliance adopted a new structure in 2022/2023 and revised its reporting formats. With the German Supply Chain Act and the ongoing processes for an EU Supply Chain Act, the framework conditions changed, which required further development from analysis to implementation. The focus is now on the implementation of due diligence and impact on the ground in the areas of purchasing practices and living wages, gender equality, complaint mechanisms and remedies, as well as the circular economy and climate. The aim is to go beyond legal requirements and achieve continuous improvements in the producing countries. The initiative brings together companies, NGOs, trade unions, standard organisations and the German government to drive social and ecological transformation. Details Published: 27 February 2024 Read more …
Transitions and invisible: Equal Care Day draws attention to inequality in care work Unpaid care work, unequal pay, language abuses and experiences of violence must be overcome if we as a society want to live happier and more sustainable and better together. This is particularly true for women in economically disadvantaged countries. Details Published: 27 February 2024 Read more …
© Stefan Klübert ⁇ FEMNET Sustainable textile tenders: New guidance for municipalities on circular economy and complaint mechanisms FEMNET asked municipalities which sustainability aspects they would like to integrate more into their textile tenders. The result: Sustainability criteria for "circular economy" and "complaint mechanisms" were desired. In a new guide, FEMNET has elaborated these in detail and informatively. Details Published: 05 February 2024 Read more …
Navigating the German Supply Chain Act - Sustainability and Due Diligence in the Consumer Goods Industry Progressive online course module for sustainability professionals This FEMNET course is more than just a training: It is a stimulating journey into the world of accountability and sustainability in the consumer goods industry. Throughout the course, the focus is on interaction between participants, group discussions and the exchange of practical experiences. Participants exchange knowledge and work together on case studies to gradually develop their knowledge and skills in the field of sustainability and due diligence in compliance with the German Supply Chain Act. Program flyer (PDF) Details Published: 31 January 2024 Read more …
left: Zehra Khan (photo: Patricia Carney) ⁇ right: Nasir Mansoor (photo: Sina Marx) One year supply chain law: Presentation trip on working conditions in Pakistan The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which entered into force on 1 January 2023, requires companies to ensure compliance with labour rights in their value chains. One year after the entry into force of the law, members of the Pakistani trade unions NTUF and HBWWF will come to Germany to discuss which human rights are still not being implemented in the value chains of German companies. Details Published: 10 January 2024 Read more …
© Initiative Supply Chain Act Agreement on the EU Supply Chain Act – what do we need? Assessment of the Supply Chain Act initiative on the agreement on the EU Supply Chain Act of 15. December 2023 It is a milestone in protecting people and the environment in global supply chains: In a 16-hour marathon meeting yesterday, the EU Commission, Council and Parliament agreed on the EU Supply Chain Act. But what exactly will change with it? We took a closer look at the compromise. Details Published: 15 December 2023 Read more …
© FEMNET More eco-fair in the future: Krefeld and Dormagen invited to the Niederrhein market dialogue At the end of a one-year pilot project on eco-fair workwear, the cities of Krefeld and Dormagen, together with FEMNET, invited regional suppliers to exchange ideas. The practice-oriented program and the triad of regional specialist retailers, manufacturers and municipalities received a lot of positive feedback from all sides. Details Published: 13 December 2023 Read more …
