WHAT ARE UNSDGs

It encompass a broader set of goals which falls primarily under 3

categories:

Ending poverty Reducing inequality Environmental sustainability

What are the implications of these global initiatives for the

fashion industry
All the global sustainability discussions, including the Paris Agreement,
climate action, pollution control, and the UNSDGs, have a direct
bearing on the fashion industry due to its substantial role as a major
contributor to environmental and social challenges…. Let's see how!!
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 Unpleasant truth
Fashion is one of the most Environment polluting industries of
the world and contributes to:

Air pollution

8-10%
Annual global carbon emissions

Water pollution

20%
Freshwater pollution thru textile
processing and dyeing

Solid waste pollution

90 million
Globally annual clothing end up in
landfills
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https://www.tbsnews.net/
 Unpleasant truth

Social Impact Challenges in the Fashion Industry

Exploitative Labor Practices

Poor working conditions,
gender-based violence, and even
coerced pregnancy
termination.

Unsafe Work Environments

Cost-cutting by brands results in
Dangerous working conditions
contributing to fatal incidents

Forced and Child Labor

170 million
Engaged in textile and fashion industry

Lack of Inclusivity and Equality

Instances of gender discrimination,
harassment are reported, particularly
against women.
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Photo credithttps://fortune.com/2022/12/06/shein-factory-investigation-finds-breached-local-labor-law/
https://www.panaprium.com/blogs/i/fast-fashion-society#
You can comprehend the state of Fashion and Textile industry
are in and how it is related to the buzzword
“SUSTAINABILITY”!

How are the industry and brands working toward the Goals?

Who are the regulatory bodies and what are the policies and
regulations put in place by the regulatory bodies?

Are these sufficient, practical? Or impactful?

Stay Tuned…