Global apparel and footwear brands join the Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative in Cambodia
Today, IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative launched its Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative (the “Initiative”) in Cambodia. The Initiative promotes safer working conditions for factory workers in the apparel,…
Different Paths, Common Goal: Living Wages are Possible
This article was first published on Sustainable Brands Key insights from IDH shows how companies and coalitions are making real progress on living wages …
Renewable energy pilot launch in Vietnam’s apparel sector
Transitioning manufacturing to clean energy is a key driver in the apparel industry’s ability to meet science based climate goals. But navigating complex procurement processes, dedicating…
Environmental improvements combined with financial savings in the apparel industry
New Tier 1 Vietnam program Today, on Zero Emissions Day, the world aims to give our planet a day off. A day with little or no carbon gas emissions, giving…
Case Study: How the Z76 company switched from outdoor gear to producing COVID-19 face masks
To guarantee businesses continuity, many factories have shifted to producing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as face masks, to meet both domestic demand and boost exports.
Over 100 factories now mitigating fire, electrical and structural safety risks
As lockdowns in countries start to abate, and apparel factories can resume some of their activities, some new factories have joined the Life and Building Safety (LABS) initiative, which now…
The Implementation Hub spoke to Sibbe Krol, Senior Program Manager Apparel at IDH about the Race to the Top program: Read also what the Implementation Hub…
Helping apparel factories to produce personal protective equipment
Guidance to produce PPE New free platform to list all equipment Connect with suppliers & buyers Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as facial masks, gloves, and gowns, is…