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The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) represents a significant advancement in mandating responsible business conduct within and outside the European Union (EU). This guide, developed by a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), aims to assist other CSOs in supporting the transposition and implementation of the CSDDD across European Union (EU) Member States, ensuring that the Directive's objectives are met ambitiously and effectively. 

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Production along global supply chains is increasingly being criticised for its impacts on the living and working conditions at the places of production. Regulation for controlling business and state conduct is gaining ground, whether in form of so-called soft law such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP) and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises as well as the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment & Footwear Sector, or as binding regulation such as the Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations for the Prevention of Human Rights Violations in Supply Chains (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz – LkSG) in Germany. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), adopted by the European Union in 2024, will lead to the introduction of similar laws in all EU member states in the next few years. 

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Mikroplastik in der Umwelt ist ein viel diskutiertes Thema. Auch unsere Kleidung trägt erheblich zu dieser Problematik bei, denn geschätzt etwa 20 bis 35 Prozent des gesamten Mikroplastikeintrags sind auf den Faserabrieb aus Textilien zurückzuführen. Bei jedem Waschvorgang lösen sich kleinste Partikel aus synthetischer Kleidung, die über das Abwasser in die Umwelt gelangen können. Das Factsheet klärt auf über Mikroplastik und wie es vermieden werden kann.  

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Diese Geschichten tragen viel dazu bei, einen Einblick in das Leben von Kinderarbeitern zu geben die in Asien in der Bekleidungsindustrie arbeiten. Sie gehen über Fakten oder Statistiken hinaus und erzählen davon Menschen mit echten Fähigkeiten und Träumen, die häufig in der Bekleidungsindustrie arbeiten, einer Branche, die durch den Einsatz gering qualifizierter, schlecht bezahlter und gefährdeter Arbeitskräfte gekennzeichnet ist.

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This report examines the growing reliance of international fashion brands on synthetic fibres, a major driver of microplastic pollution, and their lack of support for meaningful legislation. Despite increasing evidence of the environmental and health risks, the industry uses distraction and delay tactics to protect its fast fashion business model. The report evaluates 50 major fashion brands on their use of synthetic fibres and their strategies to address microplastic pollution. Synthetic fibres, particularly polyester, now account for over two-thirds of textile production and contribute significantly to plastic pollution, leading to serious environmental and health issues. Despite these negative impacts, most brands continue to use synthetic materials and resist substantial change. 

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