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Creation of an ESG Association SL.

Announcing the officially forming an ESG Association SL! As a member of this association, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals, contribute to our shared goals, and shape the future of our community.

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JAAF Insights

Guidelines and Tools to adopt ZDHC

ZDHC acts as the Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) for apparel and textile industry, which includes a list of chemicals that are restricted and not permitted to be use in the manufacturing process of apparel and textiles.

Green Industrial Transformation in the EV and Textile Sectors in Sri Lanka: the Role of Financial, Industrial and Trade Policies

Sumith Siriwardana AGM - Group ESG CCL Group represented JAAF as a Panelist at the Green Industrial Transformation in the EV and Textile Sectors in Sri Lanka: the Role of Financial, Industrial and Trade Policies on 21st August 2024  at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. The Event was  organized by the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS),

 The workshop provided a platform to discuss on policy needs for green structural transformation in the supply chain of EV battery and ready made garment (RMG) sectors so that business and investment in Sri Lanka can respond to the new challenges and opportunities emerging as global markets respond to the needs of climate change. 

The Future of Fashion, Technologies & ESG Integration in the Textile Industry

JAAF's Secretary General, Yohan Lawrence, participated in the main panel discussion at the event on "The Future of Fashion, Technologies & ESG Integration in the Textile Industry." He shared his insights and expertise alongside other industry veterans.

Sri Lanka to benefit from new Cambridge climate course and Flinders University campus

Cambridge Climate Quest, a self-paced study course designed for students in grades 8-12, will soon be available to all Sri Lankan students free of charge. This comprehensive program, offered in all three national languages, promises to equip young learners with essential knowledge on climate and sustainability.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive Cambridge certification. The course content has been meticulously created and curated by scholars from Cambridge Zero, the research wing of the University of Cambridge, which leads global efforts in climate and sustainability studies.

President says SL could lead South Asia in ESG

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that Sri Lanka could lead South Asia in terms of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards via greater public private partnership.

Speaking at the inauguration of ESG Summit organised by the Daily FT and Colombo University MBA Alumni Association with HSBC as Strategic Partner, the President also reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to achieving sustainable development goals and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

ASN Impact Investors sells all investments in clothing companies

The Dutch impact investor has announced it is selling all of its shares in the clothing industry, as none of the clothing companies meet the investor’s requirements in terms of sustainability.

Haelixa’s marking and testing DNA sequences onto textile fibers

These markers can be traced through every stage of the supply chain, ensuring that the fibers or raw materials used in regenagri products are genuine and meet the stringent standards set by regenagri. The testing method at each node is qPCR, which provides a forensic result. Haelixa’s reports comply with import and export regulations worldwide, providing proof of the product’s origination. The DNA testing by Haelixa provides a reliable third-party method to verify the data supporting the chain of custody.

Project offers briefing on CSDDD contracts

The Responsible Contracting Project (RCP) has published a policy briefing to help companies comply with the European Union's (EU) new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

The briefing focuses on commercial contracts with suppliers which it says are a key tool for companies to meet their human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) obligations.

Companies still prioritise financial factors over sustainability in supply chains

Dr. Jannis Bischof, Professor from Mannheim Business School, and colleagues surveyed more than 2600 companies on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in supply chains, including how important they consider non-financial indicators to be when selecting customers or suppliers, or how they rate the new standards for sustainability reporting.

They found that many companies hold a negative attitude towards current sustainability regulations, including the EU’s new sustainability reporting standards: 56% of companies without an ESG focus and 39.2% with an ESG focus rate the new standards for sustainability reporting as “rather negative” or “very negative”, describing the requirements as too bureaucratic and complex.

New EU Council Priorities, The Hungarian Presidency & The French Elections

As the dust settles from the recent EU Parliament elections, the bloc’s attention is now drawn to the key events that follow and the government changes happening at a national level. So, after analysing the outcomes of the 2024 EU elections, it’s time for us to review the news around the EU Council and its 2024 – 2029 Strategic Agenda, especially in reference to Green Transition.

India Secures $782.4 Million In Green Climate Fund For Climate Mitigation And Adaptation Projects

The Government of India has successfully engaged with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to secure funding for eleven critical climate-related projects and programs. This collaboration, under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), has resulted in an allocation of USD 782.4 million aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change across various sectors.

H&M, Save the Children India launch circular economy project

Bal Raksha Bharat, also known as Save the Children India, has partnered with Swedish retail giant H&M Group on a circular economy project to “revolutionise waste management” in Bengaluru.

ADB aims to launch $12bn climate finance platform at COP 29

Seven countries – including Australia – may now back the Asian Development Bank's IF-CAP programme, amid optimism around the climate investment it will mean for Asia.