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BPA Partner Spotlight The mission of Council on Sustainable Fashion and Design of Grenada is to provide resources and skills training for circular product development to entrepreneurs of Caribbean SIDS while raising awareness of vulnerabilities to climate change. Meanwhile, their Ambassadors are catalysts for change at the local level, serving as dedicated stewards of sustainability education. They play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable creative economy in Grenada and beyond. To learn more about the Council on Sustainable Fashion and Design of Grenada, visit buff.ly/4g8X5ip. To learn more our BPA partners — and how your organization can become part of our global Alliance — visit https://buff.ly/3YOTnmw.

We had the privilege of representing the FHNC at the Cyprus Environment Symposium, where our member Talia Songur spoke about integrating circular economy principles into the fashion industry. At FHNC, our motto is clear: "If our ancestors lived sustainably, why can’t we?" We believe fashion can be a force for good—not only by reducing waste and environmental impact but also by preserving cultural heritage. Through upcycling, sustainable design, and community-based production, we’re proving that creativity and sustainability go hand in hand. Ph: env4cyp.eu

📈 What are the main challenges companies face when trying to balance sustainability with immediate profitability? 📊 How can companies adjust their financial models and strategies to account for the long-term benefits of sustainability, despite the potential for short-term financial challenges? 🛡️What strategies can be employed to mitigate the risks associated with prioritizing sustainability over immediate profitability? 🗣️💰 How do you communicate the financial benefits of sustainability initiatives to shareholders and investors who prioritize short-term returns? 📊🌿📈 How do you measure and track the ROI on your sustainability investments? Beyond ROI, what metrics can companies use to measure success and how can these metrics be integrated into their overall business strategy? We've got questions, and we're excited to dive into them and more at the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum NEXT WEEK, April 17-19, in Austin, Texas with a stellar lineup of speakers! Bridget Bauman, WSP Kate Danielsen, eBay Amelia Eleiter, Debrand Sarah Haworth Ann Cantrell, Fashion Institute of Technology Rally your colleagues, grab your tickets, and join us at the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum for 3-days of nuanced conversation, community, and collaboration exploring the Next Chapter of sustainability in fashion! Can't attend in person? We've got you covered! Get a digital ticket and join us from anywhere, anytime! Get Tickets: https://lnkd.in/guuXaGbK About SFF24: https://lnkd.in/e5skVFfX

Circularity - are you incorporating it into your business models to achieve sustainability goals? Trying to achieve net zero under linear business models is ineffective. Two interesting circularity events coming up in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Today, we’re celebrating America Recycles Day—a moment to raise awareness about the importance of recycling in reducing waste and conserving valuable resources. At The RealReal, we believe that a sustainable future for fashion begins with us. Our mission is to reduce the environmental impact of luxury goods by promoting the reuse and recirculation of luxury items. It starts with reducing what we consume, reusing what we can, and recycling what we can't. In fact, 95% of discarded clothing can be re-worn, recycled, or reused—making reuse the most sustainable option! Learn more about the powerful impact that resale can have on fashion’s environmental footprint. ♻️ https://lnkd.in/gdrkGFn

Being ambitious and recognizing the work we have ahead in transforming the fashion industry to meet the expectations of everyone — not least our own aspirations — we strive to be transparent and honest in our communication. We know we are not there yet, and we’re not afraid to point fingers at ourselves. Looking back on last year, we acknowledge the progress we made, but we are also keenly aware that we’re still far from reaching the ambitious goals we’ve set. We won’t celebrate until we achieve them. Today, Økonomisk Ugebrev published a ranking of non-listed companies in Denmark for their sustainability achievements last year, and given everything above, we’re pleased to see ourselves ranked in top alongside VELUX, whose work in sustainability is impressive. At BESTSELLER, we are diligently working on the challenges ahead, fully aware of the complex and difficult path facing us and all companies within consumer goods. We still have a long way to go—and in the coming years, we will increase our efforts further.

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 I had the pleasure of hosting Marianne Gybels, Senior Director of Sustainability at Vinted, during a session of the INSEAD Sustainability Leadership Programme for Senior Executives. The insights she shared left everyone, including me, feeling truly inspired by the impact Vinted is making. Marianne discussed how Vinted is working to make second-hand fashion the top choice worldwide, with a vision that’s already reshaping sustainability in the fashion industry. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥-𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘯: Vinted is reducing fashion’s environmental footprint by promoting second-hand purchases. With fashion accounting for 3-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, their members are making a real difference—65% now have at least a quarter of their wardrobe made up of second-hand items. 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦: In 2023 alone, Vinted’s second-hand clothing sales avoided 678,000 tons of CO2 emissions. That’s the equivalent of over 512,000 flights between London and LA—a concrete example of the power of second-hand fashion to reduce our carbon footprint. 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴: Vinted is on a mission to achieve Net Zero by 2050, aiming for a 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. They’re leading by example, with plans to decarbonize logistics and transition to 100% renewable energy across their offices and data centers. Marianne’s leadership at Vinted is a reminder that businesses can be powerful agents of environmental change when sustainability is at the core of their mission. If you’re a senior executive looking to align your leadership with sustainability goals, the INSEAD Sustainability Leadership Programme offers a unique opportunity to do just that. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀? #Sustainability #Leadership #CircularEconomy #SecondHandFashion #ClimateAction #INSEAD #Vinted

Going to the Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) in Paris? With just 4 weeks to go, this is the first international event dedicated to corporate social responsibility in the leather industry. It covers a range of topics from reducing environmental impacts to traceability and future innovation. This annual forum gathers more than 400 international participants from major fashion and design corporations to SMEs, institutional bodies, opinion leaders and consultancies – to focus on social, environmental and economic issues. The sustainability of leather is a topic close to our heart and we are committed to supporting and promoting best practice in all aspects of leather making. 🔗Check out our in-depth guide to the sustainability of leather here: https://bit.ly/3OHIuR8 #leathernaturally #sustainableleather #SustainableFashion #leatherlegacy #Heritage #FashionJourney #LeatherLove #Leather #LeatherWork #RepairReuseRepurpose #Repair #LastsForLife #ClimateChange #circularity #repairability #leathercraft #preloved #secondhand #circular #circulareconomy #circularfashion #plasticfree #natural #sustainability #sustainableliving #climate #climatechange

Introducing Wisen – a sustainable clothing brand designed with purpose and style. Wisen embodies the future of eco-friendly fashion and a seamless online shopping experience. Dive into the full case study on Behance and discover how design can drive sustainability forward! #Sustainability #EcommerceDesign #Wisen #SustainableFashion #PortfolioShowcase

✨Reflecting on a transformative year of stepping into more public-facing speaking opportunities at Ecovative, particularly in moments like our recent #FutureFabricsExpoNYC panel on Fashion and the Climate Crisis. Initial butterflies about discussing climate policy after a contentious presidential election quickly dissolved as our conversation unfolded. Alongside brilliant minds like Dana Thomas, Tricia Carey, Saad Amer, and Shilpa Yarlagadda, we explored challenging topics while maintaining focus on actionable progress. What emerged was a reminder of something I've learned firsthand in my expanded role in Public Affairs: meaningful change happens through relationship building and open conversations. Our success in securing NYS support and federal funding stems from exactly this approach. And while I will always find joy in orchestrating from behind the scenes and empowering my team to shine in their spotlight moments, these new challenges have shown me the power of saying "yes" to growth. Even in uncertain times, there's immense power in focusing on what we can build together. Read more about our panel discussion here courtesy of Alex Harrell at Sourcing Journal: https://lnkd.in/eEAZZrqp And special shout out to Henry Wong and the Artistic Garment Industries (AGI Denim) team for this amazing denim jacket with Forager Airloom Fringe that I wore on stage. #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateAction #PublicPolicy #FutureFabrics