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JAAF Sustainability Newsletter
November Edition
Ramesh De Silva
November 30, 2024
Dear Reader,
Thank you for being a part of JAAF’s sustainability newsletter. This newsletter is a part of JAAF’s efforts to respond to and serve Sri Lanka Apparel’s evolving needs especially through bridging the knowledge gap that exists in the Environment, Social and Governance Space.
So Welcome! to the November JAAF Sustainability Newsletter, featuring a selection of the latest developments in the sustainability space as it relates to the apparel industry in Sri Lanka. Through this information bridge JAAF aims to curate and communicate the latest developments in sustainability from across the apparel and textile sectors.
We look forward to your ongoing support and encourage you to engage with us by sharing this newsletter with your colleagues and peers in Sri Lanka and afar. You can also subscribe to this newsletter directly by clicking the link below.
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Events
 | One-day workshop on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) JAAF, in collaboration with Solidaridad, is hosting a one-day workshop on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Tailored for Sri Lanka’s textile, garment, and leather sectors, this session provides essential tools to stay competitive in the EU market. Gain expert insights on compliance, risk assessment, and implementing sustainable practices while connecting with industry peers to secure long-term growth and market resilience. Event Address: The Regency, Galle Face Hotel, 2 Galle Rd, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka For any clarifications please call Anitha Munasinghe at 0776036445 |
 | Fiber to Sustainable Future: Empowering Textile Industry with Ecolabelling “Eco Label-Sri Lanka “shows your product is better for the environment, has a lower impact on human health and has been ethically made. Our Eco Label gives consumers, including suppliers and procurement teams, confidence that the products and services have been through an independent third-party assessment. |
 | CGR Textiles Deep Dive: understanding the impact of circular economy for a sustainable textile future Attendees will gain insights into CGR Textiles' findings—the material flows within the textile sector, uncovering where the industry stands and, where impactful transformations can be made to close the gap, and how the industry impacts jobs and people. We’ll also discuss key metrics. Tuesday 3 December. Online |
 | Textiles & Clothing Circularity Training Workshop International Trade Centre’s (ITC) Global Textiles and Clothing programme (GTEX), we are pleased to invite you to attend a two-days training workshop on advancing circular economy business models and approaches in the textile and clothing (T&C) sector Here’s the link to the E-learning course, which all participants must complete before attending the workshop: 18 to 19 December 2024, Online |
 | Global Circular Fashion Forum: Annual Exchange on Upstream Circularity by GFA This online event will explore forthcoming legislation, industry progress and ambitions on circularity, the challenges the fashion industry has faced in 2024, and how they can be overcome. Furthermore, case studies from the GCFF’s Circular Fashion Partnerships in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam will be highlighted, presenting opportunities for participation within the constantly evolving supply chain landscape. 11 December at 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM (CET), Online |
 | Understanding The Impacts Of The EU Eco Design Directive For Apparel And Textile Manufacturers In this webinar we will take a look at what the EU Eco Design directive is and how it will impact your business, even if it does not affect you directly. Jan 21, 2025 |
 | OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector Sector stakeholders will have the opportunity to explore pragmatic solutions for meeting new regulatory requirements on due diligence through building on existing, effective due diligence practices and standards. 11-12 February 2025, Paris & Online |
Sustainability In Sri Lanka
MAS Active, in collaboration with the MAS Foundation for Change, reached a significant milestone in their ongoing environmental efforts with the installation of the 60th Ocean Strainer at the Urban Wetland Park in Nawala. This marks the 9th Ocean Strainer of 12 in the 42-Day Challenge.
Sustainability In Textiles
Soorty Enterprises' reverse vertical integration effort sources responsibly grown fibre and improves farmer incomes in Pakistan's most impoverished areas. Eda Dikmen, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager and Mobeen Chughtai, Head of Corporate Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, talk about fibres, regenerative agriculture and the climate crisis.
Global Fashion Regulations
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has now entered its implementation phase, setting a new standard for corporate transparency across Europe and beyond its borders.
Expert consultant, Jędrzej Nadolny, uncovers all the essential elements of the CSRD and offers clear, practical insights for those impacted by it.
Group Document - This group of documents is intended to enable suppliers in the apparel value chain - and others who are seeking to better understand upcoming legislation - to better understand how impending sustainability-related legislation in the Global North will impact them.
Legislative Webinar Series - In this webinar series catered for suppliers, we will take a look at the incoming legislation from the EU, U & UK, that will impact your business, even if it does not affect you directly.
We’re excited to announce the launch of our 2024 deep dive report: "Collective Action Reimagined: A Call for Fair Process and Supplier Inclusion in Fashion’s Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives."
Authors Elizabeth L. Cline, Kim van der Weerd, Ilishio Lovejoy and key supplier voices will discuss how MSIs can become true vehicles for transformation and how all stakeholders can be more effective allies in driving collective action.
Neighborhood Watch
HONG KONG — October 31, 2024 — Crystal International Group Limited (“Crystal International” or the “Group”) has announced the plan of its Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030 (CSV2030), spearheading sustainability in the garment manufacturing industry. Following through on its 5-year Global Sustainability Targets which has achieved a triumphant success after three cycles of completion, the Group is charting a bold course for a more sustainable future with the newly unveiled CSV2030
The Foundations Lei Chen and Seb Egerton-Read highlight the triple play benefits of applying the circular economy in China. These include reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the country’s climate goals, securing the supply of critical raw materials for the renewable energy transition and transition to electric vehicles, and the increased resilience of China’s economy.
H&M Vietnam has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 (PECC2) for green energy supply under Vietnam’s Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism
As part of the SWITCH2CE Project, Bangladesh, the second-largest exporter of clothing worldwide, is working to address the problem of pre-consumer waste and improve its recycling capabilities. The goal of this project, which is a partnership between the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), is to accelerate the country’s clothing industry’s shift to a circular economy.
General
Bendi addresses the challenge of managing global supply chain risk with its flagship platform, Prism, which automates supply chain mapping and ESG risk assessments. Using AI to identify, analyse, and classify over 100 risk indicators – including human rights violations, environmental hazards, and governance concerns – in real-time across multiple data sources and in over 35 languages, Prism provides businesses with a faster, more cost-effective way to surface risks that may otherwise remain hidden deep within their supply chains.
Sustainability platform Fashion For Good is launching a tool to map textile waste hotspots globally. Called World of Waste, the goal is to aggregate data points about existing supplies of textile waste — such as waste quantity, type and composition — and enable textile recyclers among others to access it as they try to scale their recycling capacity and as fashion strives to meet its circularity goals.
A freely accessible, user-friendly, self-assessment tool—True Cost Calculator (TCC)—has been launched for the fashion ecosystem, taking into account the full lifecycle of a garment, measuring the impact step by step—from production to transport, use, and waste processing.
Publications & Resources
Since its launch in 2015, H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award (GCA) has provided 46 innovations with support and combined grants of €8 million.
While it will continue to award 10 winners every year, with each receiving €200,000, the GCA 2025 is switching to a nomination-based process instead of an open application system and looking to adopt a systems change approach, aimed at equipping changemakers to consider the entire textile value chain and its interconnectedness.
The award is seeking innovative ideas addressing different high emission areas across the textile value chain, including sustainable materials and processes, responsible production, mindful consumption and ‘wildcards’ that support its purpose.
Interested applicants should contact Jasmin Sofic at H&M Foundation. [email protected]
ISO Launches New ESG Standard: IWA 48:2024
Exciting news for sustainability professionals! The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced IWA 48:2024, a comprehensive framework designed to support organizations in implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
Key highlights:
✅ Flexibility Across Sectors: The framework is tailored for organizations of all sizes, including MSMEs and those in developing regions, ensuring inclusivity.
✅ Integrated Principles: A strong emphasis on materiality, accountability, transparency, and continual improvement.
✅ Standardized Reporting: A KPI measurement framework to align with global ESG standards, promoting consistency and comparability.
✅ Focus on Impact: Encourages organizations to address both internal and external ESG risks and opportunities, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This document is a milestone for ESG implementation and reporting, offering practical guidance to enhance sustainability
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