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Senior fashion leaders came together yesterday for TheIndustry.fashion LIVE: Remodelling Fashion for a Circular Future. We explored actionable insights for brands and retailers to drive a more circular fashion business. Here is a selection of useful comments from our programme of expert speakers: Ella Gould, Selfridges: (On luxury resale) “…It's the biggest area luxury brands could be playing in.”    Katharine Beacham, Marks and Spencer: “It's all about collaboration. Reach out, talk to others - you can learn so much.”   Lindsay McKerchar, Urban Outfitters Europe: (On sustainability training) “Each team received similar training with a lens relative to their functions. It worked really well - you just need to make it very collaborative and involve all levels of seniority.”   Eva Kruse, PANGAIA: “The change needs to come from the industry, making products that are equally sustainable and desirable to consumers. Consumers don't buy clothes to save the world; they never have and they never will. That's why change needs to be driven from within.”   Hans Robben, The Renewal Workshop: “One of the easiest ways for brands to start doing something with their sustainability journey is to begin with their damaged returns. We can rescue up to 50% of damages coming in through The Renewal Workshop.” Aisling Connaughton, Cyd Connects:  “Sustainability is more than just climate change. It means to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”   Rachel Reavely, Hardlyeverwornit.com: (On luxury resale) “…It's important to meet the customer where they are.”   Kristina Bull, QSA Partners LLP:  “These consumers are also more likely to rent across luxury, which presents an opportunity. Brands must ensure they're renting the right product; so new products, not stuff they can't sell."   Laboni Saha, L SAHA: “We are careful about how we position the brand. Our messaging to the consumer always encourages them to be more mindful about the way they're consuming products.”   Ella Andrew, Centre for Sustainable Fashion: “Achieving circularity should be a collaborative process for the whole business.”   Thank you to our partners for this event Bleckmann   View more in-depth highlights from the day here: https://lnkd.in/gUNe6c8h #fashion #sustainability #circularfashion #sustainablefashion #circularity #fashionevent // Pravin Ravindran, Dorota Tankink

🌍 We've had an incredible couple of days as a key partner at Blue Earth Summit! It’s been great speaking with inspiring founders and investors at our stand and around the venue. Here's a wrap-up of our top highlights: ☕ We hosted "Hot Drinks, Warm Intros", an exciting speed-networking session for founders and investors. 🎤 We held a brilliant panel discussion, "Dare to Be Different: How Industry Disrupters Get to the Top," featuring Emilie Vanpoperinghe of Oddbox, Rob A. of COAT Paints, and Eduardo Cannizzo from Republic Europe, expertly hosted by Aisling Connaughton of Cyd Connects. 🏆 Lastly, we joined the BE100 Pitching Final, where Katherine Gilroy from Republic Europe was on the panel, asking thought-provoking questions to the finalists. Congratulations to Library of Things, Reboxed® and UrbanChain for winning the three categories!

It’s official! – we are incredibly proud to let you know that Nature's Journey is now a Certified B Corporation. Since day one, we’ve been committed to building a brand that people could trust, not just to create products that deliver dependable results, but to do the right thing for people and our shared planet, too. For us, this isn’t just another trophy for our cabinet – it’s an enduring reminder of the commitments we’ve made and recognition of the work we’ve done so far to deliver on our promises. Gaining B Corp certification is a major milestone for our small brand – and the result of months of hard work. But whilst we’re delighted to be certified, we’re only just getting started. We know we’re not perfect, but we’re committed to doing the right thing – for our customers, our team, and our precious planet. Always #BCorp #ReinventingBusiness #betterbusinessact B Lab UK Better Business Act

NorthPeak Advisory & Cyd Connects: CSRD Essentials - Breaking Down Requirements and Tackling Common Challenges | Virtual Event, October 16th, 2024   Join us on October 16th, 2024, from 10-11 am (UK Time), for a virtual session where we will deep dive into the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and what it means for your organisation. We will discuss:   - How the CSRD aligns with broader EU regulations and what this means for your organisation - ESRS standards and the evolving reporting landscape - Key steps to prepare, including Double Materiality Assessments and reporting obligations - The relationship between asset managers and their portfolio companies to ensure seamless compliance   This open and interactive session will feature plenty of Q&A, providing valuable insights to help your organisation navigate CSRD challenges with confidence.   Register today to secure your free spot: https://lnkd.in/epyKBF3q #CSRD #sustainability #ESG #Regulation #Webinar #CorporateSustainability #Events

Actions Speak Louder than Words was the theme for the first ever #BCorpUKFestival. A huge thank you to Laura Rudoe (nee Howard) from Evolve Organic Beauty for bringing us all together for a panel talk with ELEMIS , Jo-Anne Chidley from Beauty Kitchen UK Ltd | B Corp and sabrina dhowre Elba from S'ABLE Labs .The theme “Beautifying Beauty - B Corp Collective Action in the Beauty Industry. The Coalition is a group of over 85 brands who are on a mission to change the beauty industry for the better. Our amazing moderator Aisling Connaughton from Cyd Connects highlighted the power of collaboration and practices for better business.  B Lab UK Bernardo Maza Stern