Roadmap to Sustainable Footwear: On a Journey to Revolutionizing the Industry

At bluesign, we are committed to transforming the textile, apparel and footwear industries through sustainable practices and innovative solutions. We are excited to introduce our latest venture into sustainable footwear, developed in collaboration with our esteemed partner, Vibram Group 💙👟💙

In our two-part podcast series, "Roadmap to Sustainable Footwear," we invite you to join us for an in-depth exploration of our role in driving sustainability within the industry. In these episodes, we speak with our footwear industry expert Ron Hu , our Marketing colleague Kutay Saritosun and our valued bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER and footwear expert Marco Guazzoni .

To provide a glimpse of what the Podcast focuses on, we've including some highlights from each episode:

Part 1:

• Introduction to bluesign and Our Mission: Discover the origins and mission of bluesign and our dedication to sustainability.
• Chemical Management and Sustainability: Learn about our advanced approach to sustainable chemical management and its importance in reducing environmental impact.
• Impact Measurement and Reporting: Understand how bluesign assists companies in measuring and reporting their environmental impact, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Part 2:

• Sustainability Legislation in the EU: Gain insights into the implications of the EU Green Deal and how it influences the industry's push towards sustainability.
• bluesign’s Footwear Initiative: Explore our comprehensive Footwear initiative and its strategies for promoting sustainability and circularity in the footwear sector.
• Challenges and Solutions in the Footwear Industry: Hear about the challenges brands face in adopting sustainable practices and the innovative solutions bluesign and Vibram are implementing.

Even better than reading the highlights is to go have a listen for yourself! Tune in to our podcast episodes to gain valuable insights and join us on our journey toward a more sustainable and circular footwear industry.

Listen now on Spotify 🎧

Or find out more from our bluesign Footwear kickoff video made with Vibram!

What's Next

Our mission is to give the textile and footwear industries the tools needed to lessen the impact on the people and on the planet. To demonstrate what we have been working toward, we have just released our 2023 Impact Numbers, covering:

• bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER impact result data
• a breakdown of the bluesign® SYSTEM
• and our commitment to the Sustainable Devlopment Goals (SDGs) and Environmental Key Performance Indicators (eKPIs)

In our next edition, we will highlight these numbers and discuss how exactly bluesign reduces impact on people and the planet.  You don't want to miss it!

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