We spend a lot of time at CAIF poring over industry reports and publications — here are some we recommend!
“Gender Equity & Its Impact on Sustainability in Cotton Farming in India” by Fashion Revolution
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Cotton farming is discussed a lot in our circles, but this report stands out as it addresses the niche aspect of gender equity — with thousands of women working on cotton farming, it was time for someone to address this head on. Kudos to Fashion Revolution! Intellecap, our parent company, was also proud to have contributed to this publication.
“Textile Recycling Unravelled — Exploring Post- and Pre-Consumer Textile Recycling Value Chains in Panipat, India” by ARISA
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We also made a small contribution to this report by ARISA that aims to better understand the flow of textile waste in and out of Panipat, the “cast-off capital” of the world.
“India Country Study 2019” by the FairWear Foundation
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This is a stand-out report by FairWear Foundation that breaks down the human experience of being a garment worker in India, and focuses on the production hubs of Tirupur, Delhi and Bangalore. As we work on our Circular+ project that focuses on social inclusion in circular business models, this is one we turned to for credible information.
“The Undiscovered Business Potential of Production Leftovers within Global Fashion Supply Chains: Creating a Digitally Enhanced Circular Economy” by Reverse Resources
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Reverse Resources has worked extensively with factories in Bangladesh and mapped the systemic gaps and issues that prevent much of their textile waste from reaching recyclers. As we work on our textile waste management project, we turn to this report often.
“Sustainability Roadmap Toolkit” by Common Objective
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Common Objective’s discovery platform is a go-to for most industry members, but their “Learn” section is equally outstanding. This toolkit helps break down how companies should plan and build their sustainability strategies.
What’s an industry report you hold as the gold standard? Tell us!
