The Sustainability-lab 2014 Fashion Brands Sustainable Procurement Survey involved 18 European and American brands accounting for over €50 billion in sales. The Survey findings fall into four areas addressed in the main four chapters of the report:
The 18 brands commitment to Company Sustainable Procurement (CSP) has a huge impact on suppliers, all but one brand has included specific sustainability compliance requirements in purchasing contracts, a large share of brands’ purchases of fabrics and accessories is subject to formal sustainability assessment and the adoption of preferred suppliers Green Lists based on sustainability criteria is widespread.
In the field of organizational models for sustainable procurement management, the one size fits all concept does not hold true. A cluster of larger brands was found to follow a formalized management style, with the CSR department acting as watchdog for CSP. These brands established a Green List of preferred suppliers and assess a high share of fabrics and accessories purchases.
Other brands historically engaged in sustainability, especially in the luxury segment have adopted a more informal approach, without a clear role for the CSR function. Finally, a third cluster is still in a phase of organizational evolution with a mix of roles for the CSR department and expectations for future adoption of formalized sustainability evaluation tools.
Elimination of hazardous chemicals, traceability and ban of cruel practices towards animals are the most considered dimensions. These findings witness a higher level of maturity, beyond what we can define phase one of sustainability management almost exclusively focused on CO2 emissions cuts. The ranking of sustainability attributes reveals a close connection with some of the influential high-profile campaigns launched in recent years by environmental, workers' rights advocacy and animal welfare NGOs. Citizens through NGOs more than consumers through their wallets appear to be the driving force pulling fashion brands into the sustainability journey.
CSR managers value certification labels, especially when they compare best suppliers. Just a few of them consider certifications mandatory though. Brands with established CSP place less value on certifications. Most valued labels are Oeko-Tex100 / 100plus, GOTS, SA8000 and Bluesign.
Finally, the Survey findings were consistent with some more general conclusions:
1. the movement towards a more sustainable fashion has already started and goes full steam. Sustainable fashion is already among us, it is not matter of future or expected developments: it is now;
2. Supply chain relationships are changing more rapidly than consumer purchasing behavior. At the current development stage of the market, the consumer as citizen through the NGOs campaign, more than the consumer through its own wallet that is driving the movement towards a more sustainable fashion.
The Sustainability-lab 2014 Fashion Brands Sustainable Procurement Survey involved 18 European and American brands accounting for over €50 billion in sales. The Survey findings fall into four areas addressed in the main four chapters of the report: 1) Brands' sustainable procurement impact on suppliers; 2) Organizational models for sustainable procurement; 3) The dimensions of sustainability brands are focusing on; 4) The value of certification labels.
Campaigner Q&A - Greenpeace wants brands to eliminate the use of PFCs when making clothes - and setting 2020 targets is not ambitious enough, says Mirjam Kopp, project leader of the Detox Outdoor campaign.
Taken from Innovation Forum's new Supply Chain Risk & Innovation publication, published ten times a year on a subscription basis. The publication brings together concise, practical insight into global supply chains.
Required reading for senior management, buyers, business sustainability professionals and all who advise them, Supply Chain Risk & Innovation distils all the myriad information, data, research and comment, presented it in a clear, analytical format.
Find out more here: http://innovation-forum.co.uk/supply-chain-risk-innovation.php
This document discusses green marketing and eco-labeling. It defines green marketing as marketing products that are environmentally safe. Eco-labeling refers to environmental claims on product packaging that are awarded by an appropriate authority based on certain criteria. The document outlines India's Eco-mark scheme launched in 1991 to increase awareness of environmentally friendly products and encourages consumers to purchase less harmful products. It also discusses potential benefits of eco-labeling but warns of "greenwashing," where companies misleadingly promote environmental benefits without making meaningful changes.
GREEN MARKETING - LAWS, ADVANTAGES, CHALLENGESANUGYA JAISWAL
Green marketing is that the marketing of products that are presumed to be environmentally safe.
Green marketing is the method of selling products and services which supports the environmental benefits. These products or services can be environmentally friendly in it or produced and packaged in an environmentally friendly way. Thus the green marketing is also known as Environmental Marketing.
Huntsman Textile Effects has partnered with CNTAC to raise environmental standards in the textile industry in China. This includes programs to improve mill productivity, match cotton shades to national standards, and introduce more sustainable chemicals. Huntsman also works directly with mills to improve quality and efficiency. NGO campaigns like Greenpeace's Detox campaign have increased pressure on brands, mills, and chemical companies to improve sustainability. Huntsman selects partners like Jihua Group carefully based on their facilities and shared commitment to quality and environmental practices. While zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020 is unlikely, engaging with supply chains and chemical suppliers can significantly progress goals for transparent chemical management.
Green marketing began in the 1980s when harmful products were identified and "green" alternatives were introduced, and it has grown as consumers become more environmentally conscious; it has evolved from an ecological focus on environmental problems to a sustainable approach considering economic and social impacts; green marketing strategies aim to reduce environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle from manufacturing to recycling and promote benefits like access to new markets and competitive advantages.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fashion industry was making significant progress towards sustainability. Consumer demand and employee expectations were driving brands to commit to ambitious sustainability programs around reducing environmental impacts and improving social standards. Measurement tools showed year-over-year improvements in sustainability performance. However, the pandemic now threatens to undermine this progress as companies focus on short-term economic survival during the crisis.
The document is a seminar report on the topic of "Liberalization". It includes an introduction that defines liberalization as the relaxation of government restrictions in areas of social and economic policy, including the removal of trade barriers between countries. The report is submitted to fulfill the requirements for an MBA degree. It consists of typical sections like preface, acknowledgements, table of contents, and chapters that will discuss liberalization in further detail.
The Sustainability-lab 2014 Fashion Brands Sustainable Procurement Survey involved 18 European and American brands accounting for over €50 billion in sales. The Survey findings fall into four areas addressed in the main four chapters of the report: 1) Brands' sustainable procurement impact on suppliers; 2) Organizational models for sustainable procurement; 3) The dimensions of sustainability brands are focusing on; 4) The value of certification labels.
Campaigner Q&A - Greenpeace wants brands to eliminate the use of PFCs when making clothes - and setting 2020 targets is not ambitious enough, says Mirjam Kopp, project leader of the Detox Outdoor campaign.
Taken from Innovation Forum's new Supply Chain Risk & Innovation publication, published ten times a year on a subscription basis. The publication brings together concise, practical insight into global supply chains.
Required reading for senior management, buyers, business sustainability professionals and all who advise them, Supply Chain Risk & Innovation distils all the myriad information, data, research and comment, presented it in a clear, analytical format.
Find out more here: http://innovation-forum.co.uk/supply-chain-risk-innovation.php
This document discusses green marketing and eco-labeling. It defines green marketing as marketing products that are environmentally safe. Eco-labeling refers to environmental claims on product packaging that are awarded by an appropriate authority based on certain criteria. The document outlines India's Eco-mark scheme launched in 1991 to increase awareness of environmentally friendly products and encourages consumers to purchase less harmful products. It also discusses potential benefits of eco-labeling but warns of "greenwashing," where companies misleadingly promote environmental benefits without making meaningful changes.
GREEN MARKETING - LAWS, ADVANTAGES, CHALLENGESANUGYA JAISWAL
Green marketing is that the marketing of products that are presumed to be environmentally safe.
Green marketing is the method of selling products and services which supports the environmental benefits. These products or services can be environmentally friendly in it or produced and packaged in an environmentally friendly way. Thus the green marketing is also known as Environmental Marketing.
Huntsman Textile Effects has partnered with CNTAC to raise environmental standards in the textile industry in China. This includes programs to improve mill productivity, match cotton shades to national standards, and introduce more sustainable chemicals. Huntsman also works directly with mills to improve quality and efficiency. NGO campaigns like Greenpeace's Detox campaign have increased pressure on brands, mills, and chemical companies to improve sustainability. Huntsman selects partners like Jihua Group carefully based on their facilities and shared commitment to quality and environmental practices. While zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020 is unlikely, engaging with supply chains and chemical suppliers can significantly progress goals for transparent chemical management.
Green marketing began in the 1980s when harmful products were identified and "green" alternatives were introduced, and it has grown as consumers become more environmentally conscious; it has evolved from an ecological focus on environmental problems to a sustainable approach considering economic and social impacts; green marketing strategies aim to reduce environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle from manufacturing to recycling and promote benefits like access to new markets and competitive advantages.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fashion industry was making significant progress towards sustainability. Consumer demand and employee expectations were driving brands to commit to ambitious sustainability programs around reducing environmental impacts and improving social standards. Measurement tools showed year-over-year improvements in sustainability performance. However, the pandemic now threatens to undermine this progress as companies focus on short-term economic survival during the crisis.
The document is a seminar report on the topic of "Liberalization". It includes an introduction that defines liberalization as the relaxation of government restrictions in areas of social and economic policy, including the removal of trade barriers between countries. The report is submitted to fulfill the requirements for an MBA degree. It consists of typical sections like preface, acknowledgements, table of contents, and chapters that will discuss liberalization in further detail.
This document discusses green marketing, which refers to marketing products and services in an environmentally friendly way. It covers the reasons for green marketing like consumer demand for sustainable products and regulations. The marketing mix for green products incorporates the 3Ps of people, planet and profits in addition to the traditional 4Ps. Companies adopt green marketing for opportunities, social responsibility and competitive pressures. Benefits include long term growth and cost savings.
Green marketing involves promoting environmentally friendly products and aims to educate consumers about environmental issues. It faces challenges like lack of standardization, being a new concept, and requiring patience as it grows. Green marketing has evolved from early ecological concerns to current focus on sustainability. Market segments range from true environmentalists to those apathetic to issues. Top green companies in India include Suzlon Energy, ITC Limited, and Tata Metals which implement initiatives like renewable energy use. Green marketing utilizes a marketing mix addressing green products, promotion, place, and price. It remains an emerging concept in India.
This document provides an overview of green marketing. It defines green marketing and discusses its positive and negative aspects. It also outlines some common problems with green marketing strategies and provides definitions of key terms. Additionally, it discusses green marketing adoption by firms and different green marketing strategies companies can take, from passive to aggressive approaches. The document concludes that while firms play a role, ultimate responsibility lies with consumers being willing to pay more for environmentally friendly options.
This document discusses key environmental sustainability trends impacting the cosmetics and personal care industry. It finds that sustainability has become embedded in daily operations and strategic decision making for companies. Key trends include companies measuring environmental footprints, addressing packaging waste, ensuring product and ingredient toxicity and safety, and engaging in sustainable procurement. Regulations on these issues vary between regions and can pose challenges for companies operating globally.
Green marketing is an emerging strategy that incorporates eco-friendly practices throughout a company's operations and marketing. It requires products and processes that are compatible with the environment while meeting customer needs. Companies are adopting green marketing due to growing environmental awareness among consumers and regulations. The key aspects of green marketing include reducing waste, reusing materials, recycling, using natural and non-toxic ingredients in products, and ensuring products do not harm the environment. While standardization and changing customer perceptions pose challenges, green marketing can boost long-term growth and profits for companies.
A huge challenge lies ahead of the world's biggest restaurant chain, largely run by franchises.
Taken from Innovation Forum's Supply Chain Risk & Innovation publication, published ten times a year on a subscription basis. The publication brings together concise, practical insight into global supply chains.
Required reading for senior management, buyers, business sustainability professionals and all who advise them, Supply Chain Risk & Innovation distils all the myriad information, data, research and comment, presented it in a clear, analytical format.
This piece comes from our third issue, to which you can receive as part of a free 3 month trial, should you subscribe by Friday 4th March here: http://innovation-forum.co.uk/supply-chain-risk-innovation-subscribe.php
Green marketing refers to promoting products and services based on their environmental benefits. The American Marketing Association defines it as marketing products that are presumed environmentally safe, are designed to minimize negative environmental impacts, or are sensitive to ecological concerns. McDonald's packaging change from polystyrene to cardboard is an example of green marketing as cardboard comes from renewable resources and is biodegradable. Eco-labels inform consumers which products have less harmful environmental impact.
This document discusses green marketing and greenwashing. It defines green marketing as managing business in a profitable and sustainable way that satisfies customers and society. Green marketing considers environmental impacts of production and balances environmental and customer needs. Examples of green marketing tools discussed include eco-labels and focusing on innovation, reducing carbon footprints, and campaigns that raise environmental awareness. Greenwashing is defined as disseminating misleading information to appear environmentally friendly without substance. The document warns against greenwashing and advocates for authentic green marketing that educates customers and gives them opportunities to participate.
This document summarizes the results of a study on green purchasing behaviors among Indian consumers and industry stakeholders. It found that while consumer awareness of green products is increasing, understanding of terminology related to greenness remains limited. For consumers, cost is not the primary factor in buying decisions, unlike perceptions among retailers and manufacturers. The study recommends increasing education around green terminology and establishing standards to prevent greenwashing claims. Overall, awareness, availability, and certification were identified as keys to furthering green purchasing in India.
Green marketing involves generating exchanges that satisfy human wants and needs while minimizing environmental impact. It includes product modifications, changes to production and packaging, and altering advertisements. Firms prefer green marketing to identify customers, avoid waste, utilize resources effectively, and educate customers. However, green marketing's success ultimately depends on consumers wanting a cleaner environment and being willing to pay for it through small lifestyle changes or higher prices.
Green Marketing by Vijay Tandon, Director PGDM & International Programs, Univ...Tarun Anand
The document discusses green marketing and Universal Business School (UBS). It provides an overview of UBS, noting that it is India's first green business school endorsed by 60 CEOs. It then discusses UBS's 3E model and rankings. The bulk of the document discusses green marketing, including its history, importance, opportunities it provides, and how companies can gain a competitive advantage through green marketing efforts. It also discusses risks like greenwashing and provides tips for green manufacturers, retailers, and marketing.
This document discusses sustainable systems in fashion design, specifically zero-waste fashion. It begins by outlining the author's interest in sustainability within the fashion industry and intent to educate others. It then defines sustainability and zero-waste fashion practices, providing examples of designers and companies implementing these strategies. The document discusses how sustainability can be incorporated within business models, specifically as it relates to product, price, place and promotion considerations. It concludes by outlining the author's field action of creating an online website to educate fellow students about sustainable fashion practices.
2010 ImagePower Green Brands Survey - Annie LongsworthSustainable Brands
This annual global research study explores specific behaviors and attitudes that are driving (or preventing) the purchase of sustainable products, as well as the latest public perception about which brands are the best at being green. Listen to Annie Longsworth discuss the findings of this month-long survey of over 9,000 interviews in 8 developed and developing countries. Conducted by Cohn & Wolfe, Landor, Penn Schoen Berland, and Etsy Environmental Partners.
The document discusses green marketing strategies for products. It outlines the 7 Ps of marketing - product, price, promotion, placement, people, process, and physical evidence. For each P, it provides considerations for marketing green products in an environmentally friendly way. It also discusses the potential for "greenwashing", or making misleading environmental claims, and outlines the six main sins of greenwashing according to TerraChoice - hidden trade-offs, no proof, vagueness, irrelevance, lesser of two evils, and fibbing. Real-world case studies of companies like Innocent Smoothies, Sheep Poo Paper, and Ecover are also examined.
Green marketing refers to promoting products and services based on their environmental benefits. It involves developing and marketing environmentally friendly products, as well as promoting them using sustainable business and marketing practices. Key aspects of green marketing include modifying products to be more environmentally friendly, using sustainable production processes, packaging changes to reduce environmental impact, and promoting products based on their environmental benefits rather than traditional advertising. Green marketing aims to satisfy customer needs while preserving the natural environment.
Emerging Trends Of Green Marketing In IndiaLatha setna
Green marketing is the marketing of products that are presumed to be environmentally safe. Green marketing incorporates a broad range of activities, including product modification, changes to the production process, packaging changes, as well as modifying advertising. This concept has enabled for the re-marketing and packaging of existing products which already adhere to such guidelines. All the countries are taking necessary steps to implement the environmentally friendly products to save the earth. This research paper discusses how businesses have increased their rate of targeting green consumers, those who are concerned about the environment and allow it to affect their purchasing decisions. This paper also examines the present trends of green marketing in India, explores the challenges and opportunities businesses have with green marketing.
Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility Recommendations for H&M, 2008Sustainable Fashion LA
This is a presentation my group put together for our Strategic CSR class. We were assigned the task of recommending a Sustainability Strategy that fit within the core business strategy of our our selected business.
What's really exciting is that H&M is actually starting to do this. Not on our recommendation, of course, but as a reaction to recent press around their practice of throwing unsold clothing into the trash.
As always in fashion, one man's trash...
3M is an innovative company that employs over 75,000 people worldwide and produces over 50,000 products. It promotes a culture of innovation through programs like allowing employees to spend 15% of their time on personal projects. 3M has a diverse brand portfolio across business segments and uses an endorsing brand strategy with its corporate brand to provide flexibility. The company works closely with customers to identify new opportunities and maintains a strong corporate identity focused on innovation, practical solutions, and fulfilling its commitments.
Impact of Green Marketed Product on Consumer Purchase DecisionKUMAR GAURAV
Research is conducted to analyse the impact of green marketed product on consumer purchase decision and to know what percent of the sample population is aware of green marketing or product manufactured through green process and their attitude towards it.
Major findings are-
* Consumer awareness towards green marketing products is high, a large no.
population approximately 55 percent is aware about green marketing.
* Consumer are ready to pay extra amount for green marketed product as they believe they are manufactured without harming environment which gives them a feeling socially responsible person and at the same time they believe green products are good for health.
Suggestions-
Government can play a very important role in promoting and creating awareness about the green marketing which is equally good for the environment, customer and for producers. Therefore govt. should try to take some necessary action.
Glazer Consulting proposes that Lilly Pulitzer partner with Skinny Girl Cocktails to launch a limited edition co-branded cocktail mix called "Skinnylilly". This would allow Lilly Pulitzer to enter the alcohol market while avoiding concerns about negatively impacting its family-friendly brand image. Glazer Consulting conducted research that found Lilly fans are interested in an alcohol product if it's a cocktail mix and partnering with an established brand. Skinny Girl is a good partner as its brand image matches Lilly's and its financial success means the partnership is low risk. Glazer Consulting recommends a three phase social media marketing campaign to promote Skinnylilly.
Comparative study and analysis of two internationally competing brands: Cisco & Huawei, including examinations of brand creation, positioning, building, measurements, branding strategies, brand architecture and hierarchy, extending, sustaining and expanding strategies for the brand. I also conducted SWOT analysis, discussion of overall brand competitiveness and strategy recommendations.
This document discusses green marketing, which refers to marketing products and services in an environmentally friendly way. It covers the reasons for green marketing like consumer demand for sustainable products and regulations. The marketing mix for green products incorporates the 3Ps of people, planet and profits in addition to the traditional 4Ps. Companies adopt green marketing for opportunities, social responsibility and competitive pressures. Benefits include long term growth and cost savings.
Green marketing involves promoting environmentally friendly products and aims to educate consumers about environmental issues. It faces challenges like lack of standardization, being a new concept, and requiring patience as it grows. Green marketing has evolved from early ecological concerns to current focus on sustainability. Market segments range from true environmentalists to those apathetic to issues. Top green companies in India include Suzlon Energy, ITC Limited, and Tata Metals which implement initiatives like renewable energy use. Green marketing utilizes a marketing mix addressing green products, promotion, place, and price. It remains an emerging concept in India.
This document provides an overview of green marketing. It defines green marketing and discusses its positive and negative aspects. It also outlines some common problems with green marketing strategies and provides definitions of key terms. Additionally, it discusses green marketing adoption by firms and different green marketing strategies companies can take, from passive to aggressive approaches. The document concludes that while firms play a role, ultimate responsibility lies with consumers being willing to pay more for environmentally friendly options.
This document discusses key environmental sustainability trends impacting the cosmetics and personal care industry. It finds that sustainability has become embedded in daily operations and strategic decision making for companies. Key trends include companies measuring environmental footprints, addressing packaging waste, ensuring product and ingredient toxicity and safety, and engaging in sustainable procurement. Regulations on these issues vary between regions and can pose challenges for companies operating globally.
Green marketing is an emerging strategy that incorporates eco-friendly practices throughout a company's operations and marketing. It requires products and processes that are compatible with the environment while meeting customer needs. Companies are adopting green marketing due to growing environmental awareness among consumers and regulations. The key aspects of green marketing include reducing waste, reusing materials, recycling, using natural and non-toxic ingredients in products, and ensuring products do not harm the environment. While standardization and changing customer perceptions pose challenges, green marketing can boost long-term growth and profits for companies.
A huge challenge lies ahead of the world's biggest restaurant chain, largely run by franchises.
Taken from Innovation Forum's Supply Chain Risk & Innovation publication, published ten times a year on a subscription basis. The publication brings together concise, practical insight into global supply chains.
Required reading for senior management, buyers, business sustainability professionals and all who advise them, Supply Chain Risk & Innovation distils all the myriad information, data, research and comment, presented it in a clear, analytical format.
This piece comes from our third issue, to which you can receive as part of a free 3 month trial, should you subscribe by Friday 4th March here: http://innovation-forum.co.uk/supply-chain-risk-innovation-subscribe.php
Green marketing refers to promoting products and services based on their environmental benefits. The American Marketing Association defines it as marketing products that are presumed environmentally safe, are designed to minimize negative environmental impacts, or are sensitive to ecological concerns. McDonald's packaging change from polystyrene to cardboard is an example of green marketing as cardboard comes from renewable resources and is biodegradable. Eco-labels inform consumers which products have less harmful environmental impact.
This document discusses green marketing and greenwashing. It defines green marketing as managing business in a profitable and sustainable way that satisfies customers and society. Green marketing considers environmental impacts of production and balances environmental and customer needs. Examples of green marketing tools discussed include eco-labels and focusing on innovation, reducing carbon footprints, and campaigns that raise environmental awareness. Greenwashing is defined as disseminating misleading information to appear environmentally friendly without substance. The document warns against greenwashing and advocates for authentic green marketing that educates customers and gives them opportunities to participate.
This document summarizes the results of a study on green purchasing behaviors among Indian consumers and industry stakeholders. It found that while consumer awareness of green products is increasing, understanding of terminology related to greenness remains limited. For consumers, cost is not the primary factor in buying decisions, unlike perceptions among retailers and manufacturers. The study recommends increasing education around green terminology and establishing standards to prevent greenwashing claims. Overall, awareness, availability, and certification were identified as keys to furthering green purchasing in India.
Green marketing involves generating exchanges that satisfy human wants and needs while minimizing environmental impact. It includes product modifications, changes to production and packaging, and altering advertisements. Firms prefer green marketing to identify customers, avoid waste, utilize resources effectively, and educate customers. However, green marketing's success ultimately depends on consumers wanting a cleaner environment and being willing to pay for it through small lifestyle changes or higher prices.
Green Marketing by Vijay Tandon, Director PGDM & International Programs, Univ...Tarun Anand
The document discusses green marketing and Universal Business School (UBS). It provides an overview of UBS, noting that it is India's first green business school endorsed by 60 CEOs. It then discusses UBS's 3E model and rankings. The bulk of the document discusses green marketing, including its history, importance, opportunities it provides, and how companies can gain a competitive advantage through green marketing efforts. It also discusses risks like greenwashing and provides tips for green manufacturers, retailers, and marketing.
This document discusses sustainable systems in fashion design, specifically zero-waste fashion. It begins by outlining the author's interest in sustainability within the fashion industry and intent to educate others. It then defines sustainability and zero-waste fashion practices, providing examples of designers and companies implementing these strategies. The document discusses how sustainability can be incorporated within business models, specifically as it relates to product, price, place and promotion considerations. It concludes by outlining the author's field action of creating an online website to educate fellow students about sustainable fashion practices.
2010 ImagePower Green Brands Survey - Annie LongsworthSustainable Brands
This annual global research study explores specific behaviors and attitudes that are driving (or preventing) the purchase of sustainable products, as well as the latest public perception about which brands are the best at being green. Listen to Annie Longsworth discuss the findings of this month-long survey of over 9,000 interviews in 8 developed and developing countries. Conducted by Cohn & Wolfe, Landor, Penn Schoen Berland, and Etsy Environmental Partners.
The document discusses green marketing strategies for products. It outlines the 7 Ps of marketing - product, price, promotion, placement, people, process, and physical evidence. For each P, it provides considerations for marketing green products in an environmentally friendly way. It also discusses the potential for "greenwashing", or making misleading environmental claims, and outlines the six main sins of greenwashing according to TerraChoice - hidden trade-offs, no proof, vagueness, irrelevance, lesser of two evils, and fibbing. Real-world case studies of companies like Innocent Smoothies, Sheep Poo Paper, and Ecover are also examined.
Green marketing refers to promoting products and services based on their environmental benefits. It involves developing and marketing environmentally friendly products, as well as promoting them using sustainable business and marketing practices. Key aspects of green marketing include modifying products to be more environmentally friendly, using sustainable production processes, packaging changes to reduce environmental impact, and promoting products based on their environmental benefits rather than traditional advertising. Green marketing aims to satisfy customer needs while preserving the natural environment.
Emerging Trends Of Green Marketing In IndiaLatha setna
Green marketing is the marketing of products that are presumed to be environmentally safe. Green marketing incorporates a broad range of activities, including product modification, changes to the production process, packaging changes, as well as modifying advertising. This concept has enabled for the re-marketing and packaging of existing products which already adhere to such guidelines. All the countries are taking necessary steps to implement the environmentally friendly products to save the earth. This research paper discusses how businesses have increased their rate of targeting green consumers, those who are concerned about the environment and allow it to affect their purchasing decisions. This paper also examines the present trends of green marketing in India, explores the challenges and opportunities businesses have with green marketing.
Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility Recommendations for H&M, 2008Sustainable Fashion LA
This is a presentation my group put together for our Strategic CSR class. We were assigned the task of recommending a Sustainability Strategy that fit within the core business strategy of our our selected business.
What's really exciting is that H&M is actually starting to do this. Not on our recommendation, of course, but as a reaction to recent press around their practice of throwing unsold clothing into the trash.
As always in fashion, one man's trash...
3M is an innovative company that employs over 75,000 people worldwide and produces over 50,000 products. It promotes a culture of innovation through programs like allowing employees to spend 15% of their time on personal projects. 3M has a diverse brand portfolio across business segments and uses an endorsing brand strategy with its corporate brand to provide flexibility. The company works closely with customers to identify new opportunities and maintains a strong corporate identity focused on innovation, practical solutions, and fulfilling its commitments.
Impact of Green Marketed Product on Consumer Purchase DecisionKUMAR GAURAV
Research is conducted to analyse the impact of green marketed product on consumer purchase decision and to know what percent of the sample population is aware of green marketing or product manufactured through green process and their attitude towards it.
Major findings are-
* Consumer awareness towards green marketing products is high, a large no.
population approximately 55 percent is aware about green marketing.
* Consumer are ready to pay extra amount for green marketed product as they believe they are manufactured without harming environment which gives them a feeling socially responsible person and at the same time they believe green products are good for health.
Suggestions-
Government can play a very important role in promoting and creating awareness about the green marketing which is equally good for the environment, customer and for producers. Therefore govt. should try to take some necessary action.
Glazer Consulting proposes that Lilly Pulitzer partner with Skinny Girl Cocktails to launch a limited edition co-branded cocktail mix called "Skinnylilly". This would allow Lilly Pulitzer to enter the alcohol market while avoiding concerns about negatively impacting its family-friendly brand image. Glazer Consulting conducted research that found Lilly fans are interested in an alcohol product if it's a cocktail mix and partnering with an established brand. Skinny Girl is a good partner as its brand image matches Lilly's and its financial success means the partnership is low risk. Glazer Consulting recommends a three phase social media marketing campaign to promote Skinnylilly.
Comparative study and analysis of two internationally competing brands: Cisco & Huawei, including examinations of brand creation, positioning, building, measurements, branding strategies, brand architecture and hierarchy, extending, sustaining and expanding strategies for the brand. I also conducted SWOT analysis, discussion of overall brand competitiveness and strategy recommendations.
14. NECS 2016 _ Opportunities in handloom,textiles & apparels Mr.R.E.ZeliangFICCINorthEast
1) The textile industry in India contributes 5% to GDP and employs over 45 million people. The North East region has opportunities to become a textile production hub like Bangladesh.
2) The Ministry of Textiles and NEDFi have several initiatives to promote the textile industry in North East India, including setting up apparel and garment centers, skill development programs, and marketing support.
3) NEDFi provides loan schemes targeted for textiles and handicrafts businesses. It is also launching a Rs. 100 crore North East Venture Fund to invest in early and growth stage enterprises focused on sectors like IT, food processing and tourism.
ETHICAL CONSUMERISM AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIAN HANDCRAFTED AND HANDLOOM TEXTIL...Noorani Biswas
The document analyzes opportunities for Indian handcrafted and handloom textile sectors from the rise of ethical consumerism. It discusses how ethical consumerism is influencing consumers to buy green and ethical products. The research methodology involves primary customer surveys and secondary research. It introduces the concepts of ethical and sustainable consumption and explores textile ecology. It also outlines global innovations in sustainability in the textile industry, including new technologies and recycling initiatives. A survey of consumers found that while they care about ethics, practical factors like cost, quality and utility are higher priorities. The document concludes ethical products can succeed if they meet consumer needs affordably and authentically promote their ethical attributes.
Novità in tema di scambio di quote di emissione di gas ad effetto serra ed Em...eAmbiente
Seminario: "CERTIFICATI BIANCHI E GAS SERRAObiettivi, linee guida, incentivi, novità operative e procedurali".
Dove: CONFINDUSTRIA VICENZA
Quando: Venerdì 10 Maggio 2013
Intervento di Chiara Di Mambro – Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare.
Carpenters build and remodel houses and other structures. They frame buildings, pour concrete, and perform other construction tasks. Carpenters typically work 40 hours per week on job sites that vary in location. To become a carpenter, one can attend a trade school or community college construction program, which provides the needed education and training in an affordable way. Carpenters earn a salary between $50,000-$60,000 annually, though the work is physically demanding and depends on weather conditions.
ADERIRE AL PATTO DEI SINDACI Attività e scadenze per i Comuni FirmatarieAmbiente
Innovazione Green nei mezzi e nelle strutture dedicate alla nautica del Veneto: analisi e soluzioni - San Giuliano, 14 Aprile 2012
Intervento di Paolo Dalla Vecchia, Assessore alle Politiche Ambientali Provincia si Venezia
PATTO DEI SINDACI: AZIONI ENERGETICHE E DI MOBILITÀ VERSO LA SOSTENIBILITÀ DE...eAmbiente
Città Sostenibile 2011: PATTO DEI SINDACI: AZIONI ENERGETICHE E DI MOBILITÀ VERSO LA SOSTENIBILITÀ DEGLI ENTI
A cura del Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare, eAmbiente ed Ecomondo
Stefano torelli - Responsabile Area Business Rinnova
May 18th 2011 TNCC Summer Associate Program Orientationllmalugade
This document provides information about the TNCC AmeriCorps*VISTA Summer Associate Program for 2011. It discusses the program goals of increasing community service opportunities and partnerships between colleges and communities in Tennessee. It specifies that 2011 summer placements will focus on education, working with Title 1 schools and building community-school partnerships. The document also outlines the living allowance and benefits for Summer Associates, as well as reporting requirements and contact information.
The document summarizes the McNair Scholars Program at Bloomfield College. The program aims to help disadvantaged students obtain PhDs by providing research experience, GRE preparation, mentorship and financial assistance. It reviews the program's goals, eligibility, services, objectives and accomplishments from 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. It highlights that the program has helped students attend graduate school and present research at conferences. The challenges are maintaining funding amid budget cuts and increasing undergraduate research opportunities.
Automation testing involves recording user actions on an application and verifying its behavior. Quick Test Professional (QTP) is an automation testing tool that follows a 7 step process: 1) preparing the test environment; 2) recording user actions; 3) enhancing the test with checkpoints and parameters; 4) debugging the test; 5) running the test; 6) analyzing results; and 7) reporting defects. QTP allows dividing tests into logical units called actions to make tests more modular and reusable across multiple tests.
The document summarizes the McNair Scholars Program at Bloomfield College. The program aims to help disadvantaged students obtain PhDs by providing research experience, GRE preparation, mentorship and financial assistance. It reviews the program's accomplishments in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, including scholars presenting research and being accepted to graduate programs. It also outlines the program's services, objectives, strengths and challenges.
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Running head: BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY
Business Sustainability
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BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY 2
Business Sustainability
This is the management of the environmental, social and financial demand so
as to attain the ethical, responsible and on-going success of the company or
organization. Sustainability is generally where the company satisfies the demands of
the customers, workers and the environment so as to attain the success of the
organization.
Sustainability is geared by three main themes. These are ecology, society and
economy. Any company is supposed to satisfy the ecological needs of the
environment so as to maintain the success. This is because customers are not
attracted by an organization which is not concerned with the conservation of the
environment (Carroll & Buchholtz, 2014).
Society sustainability is where the company tries to satisfy the demands of the
consumers by giving the quality products. This is because consumers are attracted
to organizations which are producing quality products so as to satisfy their needs.
Economical sustainability is whereby the company comes up with strategies which
will help them to catch up with the growing economy of the country, and also observe
the prices of their products so that they may not be higher than the economical level
of the country. When prices are high the consumers tend to go to the competitors of
the organization who sell their products at a cheaper price.
Businesses define sustainability as the ability and process of satisfying the
needs of the consumers so as to attract more customers than their competitors.
They focus on ecology, society and economical sustainability (Carroll & Buchholtz,
2014). Companies tend to come up with campaigns for conservation of the
environment and production of environmental friendly products so as to attract
BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY 3
customers. For example, since 1990 Top Shelf Company was dominating the shoe
industry in the world. But by the year 2001, another company came up and started
producing shoes which would not pollute the environment. It was even found out that
Top Shelf used methods which were not environmental friendly. This reason led to
the new company competing with Top Shelf in the market and the sales of Top Shelf
started reducing. The other definition of sustainability by businesses is that they
satisfy the needs of their workers (society) hence increasing their production. For
example, it was noticed that Top Shelf paid their workers poorly hence leading to a
reduction in the number of sales. This is because customers are attracted to the
organizations which are observing the rights of the workers and consumers. Top
Shelf used to pay their workers poorly so as to reduce the cost of production but this
led to a decrease in the number of sales when a competitor company came up.
Very many businesses are comi ...
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The document summarizes the development of a more sustainable business model for producing point-of-purchase (POP) displays. Key points include:
1. The current POP display market relies on disposable models using multiple materials and glues that are not recyclable.
2. A new circular business model was developed that focuses on renting reusable POP displays made from recycled and recyclable materials to enable multiple life cycles.
3. Additional services like digital displays, marketing insights, and waste management were incorporated to further support sustainability goals and create additional value for brand partners.
4. Partnerships with recycling companies and non-profits were established to facilitate closing material loops through waste collection, dismantling
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2014 Fashion Brands Sustainable Procurement Survey
Survey design and analysis by the Sustainability-lab Survey Team.
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October 2014
3.
In 2013 and 2014 seven
italian textile companies
adopted the DETOX
commitment solution to
free the fashion supply
chain from hazardous
chemicals before 2020
We understand the decision to change our way of life is a
challenging step and are committed to make everyone feel safe and
to strive for the elimination of all toxic chemicals from our processes.
Since "fashion is too good to have to do with dangerous and bad
practices".
Emanuele Bertoli, CEO, Berbrand srl.
In our view, a Made in Italy fabric is more than just beautiful, it is the
outcome of a production processes
respectful of the environment and people.
We endorse all the efforts that can stimulate the entire supply chain
to make fashion more sustainable.
Mario Riva, CEO, Besani srl.
With the aim to spread
awareness and promote
more action in the textile
supply chain the seven
companies supported
the Sustainability-lab
2014 Fashion Brands
Sustainable Procurement
Survey
For over three years our firm has been concretely engaged in
leveraging its industrial process innovation to make fashion more
sustainable. With our ecological patents we have changed the way
fabrics and garments are produced and in doing so have
revolutionized the way the textile and clothing industry works. The
results include between 50% and 90% savings in water and energy
consumption, a significant reduction in CO2 and the total elimination
of pollutants from the production process.
Elisabetta Canepa, President, Canepa spa.
Denim is perhaps the most widely used fabric in the world. Denim
manufacturers therefore have
a greater responsibility towards the environment and people.
We take very seriously the challenge of
removing hazardous chemicals from jeans.
Gigi Caccia, Chairman, Italdenim spa.
Miroglio Group has invested in next-generation environmentally
friendly printing technologies, achieving dramatic cuts in water and
energy use and CO2 emissions. We believe in a serious and
responsible commitment to further advances in the sustainability
journey.
Giuseppe Miroglio, Chairman, Miroglio Group
The seven companies:
Brebrand
Besani
Canepa
Italdenim
Miroglio Textile
Tessitura A.Imperiali
Zip GFD
Since the XIX century, four generations of our family have been
producing top quality fabrics. We invest in new technology that
reduce the environmental impact because
it is the best way to secure the our children future.
Giovanni Di Gristina, Marketing and Development Director, Tessitura Attilio
Imperiali spa.
Our culture rests on the belief that the respect for the environment
improves the product. With this vision we developed cutting-edge
processes in environmental protection since the '90s. Our
commitment is for a new way of dressing tailored at human scale.
Claudio Goffredo, CEO, Zip GFD spa.
4. Table of Contents
Executive Summary ......................................................................... 6
Foreword ......................................................................................... 7
Brands' sustainable procurement impact on suppliers ..................... 9
Mapping sustainable procurement management models ............... 11
The dimensions of sustainability brands focus on .......................... 18
The value of certification labels ..................................................... 20
Conclusions ................................................................................... 23
Methodological Notes .................................................................... 25
Charts list
Chart 1 Brands CSP management features .................................. 14
Chart 2 The attributes map of CSP management styles ............... 14
Chart 3 CSP management styles by brands market focus ............ 17
Chart 4 CSP management styles by brands size .......................... 17
Chart 5 Sustainability attributes ranked by the 18 brands ............. 19
Chart 6 Main certification labels ranked by the 18 brands ............. 19
5. Acronyms
CSP Company Sustainable Procurement
CSR Corporate Social Responsibility
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
CPSIA Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
DETOX Greenpeace Detox Solution Commitment
MCA Multiple Correspondence Analysis
NGO Non Governmental Organization
SusReF Sustainability-lab Reporting Framework
6. 6
Executive Summary
The Sustainability-lab 2014 Fashion Brands Sustainable Procurement Survey involved
18 European and American brands accounting for over €50 billion in sales. The Survey
findings fall into four areas addressed in the main four chapters of the report:
Brands' sustainable procurement impact on suppliers
The 18 brands commitment to Company Sustainable Procurement (CSP) has a huge
impact on suppliers, all but one brand has included specific sustainability compliance
requirements in purchasing contracts, a large share of brands’ purchases of fabrics and
accessories is subject to formal sustainability assessment and the adoption of
preferred suppliers Green Lists based on sustainability criteria is widespread.
Organizational models for sustainable procurement
In this field, the one size fits all concept does not hold true. A cluster of larger brands
was found to follow a formalized management style, with the CSR department acting
as watchdog for CSP. These brands established a Green List of preferred suppliers
and assess a high share of fabrics and accessories purchases.
Other brands historically engaged in sustainability, especially in the luxury segment
have adopted a more informal approach, without a clear role for the CSR function.
Finally, a third cluster is still in a phase of organizational evolution with a mix of roles
for the CSR department and expectations for future adoption of formalized
sustainability evaluation tools.
The dimensions of sustainability brands are focusing on
Elimination of hazardous chemicals, traceability and ban of cruel practices towards
animals are the most considered dimensions. These findings witness a higher level of
maturity, beyond what we can define phase one of sustainability management almost
exclusively focused on CO2 emissions cuts. The ranking of sustainability attributes
reveals a close connection with some of the influential high-profile campaigns launched
in recent years by environmental, workers' rights advocacy and animal welfare NGOs.
Citizens through NGOs more than consumers through their wallets appear to be the
driving force pulling fashion brands into the sustainability journey.
The value of certification labels
CSR managers value certification labels, especially when they compare best suppliers.
Just a few of them consider certifications mandatory though. Brands with established
CSP place less value on certifications. Most valued labels are Oeko-Tex100 / 100plus,
GOTS, SA8000 and Bluesign.
7. 7
Foreword
The movement towards a more sustainable fashion has started. The process of change
proceeds quickly and in unexpected directions: from industry to consumers more than
the other way round, from consumers to industry. Supply chain relationships are
changing more rapidly than consumer purchasing behavior and brands’ supply chain
managers and suppliers face the challenge of sustainability even before marketing
departments.
As soon as fashion brands commit to integrate sustainability into brand identity and
marketing strategies, supply chain management issues enter into the game. As a
matter of fact, company’s most significant impacts are often found not in its own
operations, but in the social and environmental impacts of suppliers. Improving the
sustainability performance along the supply chain becomes a key aspect of
sustainability management.
Both the risk of negative impacts on brands’ reputation due to NGOs campaigns and
the need to anticipate consumers' emerging desires for a cleaner and fairer world play
a role in fostering brands activism to make supply chains more sustainable.
The Sustainability-lab 2014 Fashion Brands Sustainable Procurement Survey focuses
on some key issues:
- Has the impact of brands sustainable procurement policies become substantial on
fabrics and accessories suppliers?
- Have sustainable sourcing policies found their way into fashion companies
organization? And, if this is the case, what organizational models prevail?
- What dimensions of sustainability fashion brands are focusing on?
- Are certification labels valued by fashion brands to overcome information
asymmetry about suppliers’ sustainability management and performance?
The Survey involved CSR manager from 18 major European and American brands
accounting for over €50 billion in sales. Headquarters of the 18 brands are located in
Germany (5 brands), Italy (5) Sweden (1), UK (4) and US (3). Two selection criteria
have been considered: a) brands are engaged in sustainability and b) are recognized
as leaders in their respective market segments.
We want to thank the managers of the 18 brands who took part in this survey: Armani
Group, Cascade Designs, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Monnalisa, Oberalp Group
(Salewa, Speedo), Puma, Salvatore Ferragamo, Vivienne Westwood, and the others
who asked not to be disclosed in the public report. The European Outdoor Group
provided an invaluable support engaging the associated brands in the participation to
the Survey.
8. A definition of Company Sustainable Procurement
When brands buy goods and services, they take into account conventional attributes of
products such as price, quality, delivery deadlines and terms of payment. With
Company Sustainable Procurement (CSP), brands integrate goods and services
impacts on the environment and social relationships in their purchasing guidelines, at
local, regional and global levels.
According to this principle and drawing from the the BuySmart Network (formerly
known as Sustainability Purchasing Network) definition of sustainable purchasing, CSP
is defined as:
“a management process used to acquire goods and services
(“products”) in a way that gives preference to suppliers that generate
positive social and environmental outcomes, and that integrates
sustainability considerations into product selection so that negative
impacts on society and the environment are minimized throughout the
full life cycle of the product”. […In practical terms…] “Sustainability
purchasing entails looking at what products are made of, where they
have come from, who has made them, how they will be ultimately
disposed – even considering whether the purchase needs to be made at
all.”
Sustainability Purchasing Network, “Sustainability Purchasing Trends and
Drivers”, 2008, page 8
From the buyers’ standpoint, CSP is a high profile matter for businesses today.
Understanding environmental and social impacts in the supply chain is critical
and can help to save money, reduce waste, improve competitiveness and build
a business’ reputation, in some contexts it is also a legal requirement.
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9. Brands' sustainable procurement impact on suppliers
The Survey explores how brands deliver CSP policies to suppliers and the relevant
potential impact. Potential impact differs from actual impact. Buyers’ CSP practices can
influence the suppliers’ businesses but the impact will change from potential to actual
only if and when either buying prices acknowledge a higher value to sustainability
attributes or sustainable suppliers market shares increase against competitors not
committed to sustainability. Indeed, the evaluation of the actual impact is a much more
complex exercise.
The analysis of the potential impact will focus on four indicators: a) the share of items
subject to sustainability assessment in the overall purchases; b) the evaluation
framework to assess sustainability of purchases; c) the practice of short-listing green
suppliers; d) the enforcement of sustainability features in supply contracts.
Assessing purchases for sustainability
This indicator is a proxy for the potential market size of sustainable fabric and
accessories. A larger share provides suppliers with more opportunities to sell
sustainable items and can result in a market share increase against non-sustainability
committed suppliers.
Under this respect, the Survey revealed the potential market size is huge: almost half
of the brands - 8 out of 18 - claimed over 50% of their purchases are subject to
sustainability assessment The number of brands rises to 12 if the considered threshold
of purchases subject to sustainability assessment is lowered to 25% of the total (chart
1).
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Measuring sustainability
A real market can develop only when information about buyers' preferences flows
clearly to suppliers and suppliers’ practices are subject to measurement and evaluation
in relation to buyers’ sustainable procurement objectives. The establishment of a formal
assessment framework by brands has also the very practical consequence to have the
sourcing department delivering coordinate and consistent communications to suppliers.
This is critical if a number of sourcing staff use to communicate with suppliers, e.g. if
the sourcing department is organized by area or Country or by specific product.
The Survey found that only five out of 18 brands assess sustainability on formal criteria
and five other brands adopt unstructured and non-formal assessment criteria. Further
four brands plan to introduce formal assessment criteria in the near future while the
remaining four have currently neither formal sustainability assessment nor plans to
adopt some in the near future.
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Short-listing green suppliers
According to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS):
“the buyer can consider introducing supplier awards to recognize
progress in aspects of social and environmental performance, for
example through preferred supplier status or similar mechanisms
which direct orders towards better-performing suppliers. In some
contexts the owners or managers of suppliers are under peer pressure
from other managers not to improve conditions. In these cases it
becomes even more crucial that the buyer supports leadership in good
social and environmental performance at production sites.”
Guide to Ethical and Sustainable Procurement (2013)
As part of supply chain management processes, suppliers can be awarded with
different status levels according to their performance and ability to meet or exceed
customer requirements. This status can then be used as a help for informed
purchasing decisions and to encourage continuous improvements. For companies
managing a large supplier base this can present challenges that depend on the way in
which suppliers are assessed. A prerequisite to the establishment of a Green List of
preferred suppliers is a trusted assessment system either formal or informal.
About half of the brands - 8 out of 18 including four large companies - claims to shortlist
suppliers committed to sustainability via a preferred suppliers Green List (chart 3).
Enforcing sustainability aspects in supply contracts
Contracts set the main aspects of business transactions such as price, quality, delivery
deadlines and terms of payment. The same holds true for sustainability related aspects
that brands can enforce in contracts.
Almost all the 18 brands, with just one exception, claim to enforce compliance with
specific sustainability parameters in supply contracts. The favorite framework, reported
by almost all of the 17 enforcing brands, is to include terms and clauses in contracts on
the basis of brands’ own schemes. The content of brands’ own schemes in turn uses to
be based - as some of the respondent acknowledge - on some variant or interpretation
of public standard such as the Greenpeace DETOX, the California's Proposition 65, the
US CPSIA or the Chinese GB 18401-2010 - GB 20400-2006 standards.
According to anecdotal evidence and grass root practice, suppliers suffer the
consequences of the plethora of different contractual clauses and terms each brand
enforces according to its own individual scheme and call for some unified standard.
11. Mapping sustainable procurement management models
CSP has to be initiated, organized and integrated in companies’ management
practices. It does not happen on its own accord, but requires involvement and
contributions of many actors and departments. The integration of sustainability
principles into procurement practices and supply chain management can - and actually
does - proceed according to a range of different paths and models, it is not a single-minded
pass-or-fail process, it is rather a progressive journey.
The analysis of the interaction between the CSR and sourcing departments in
sustainable procurement practices combined with the factors addressed in the previous
section makes possible a mapping of the CSP management models adopted by the 18
brands.
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The CSR department role
Literature about CSR role and scope highlights the existence of two separate
dimensions1:
a. an internal dimension, that focuses inside the organization and on issues
such as what can be done internally to improve the well-being of workforce,
safety and productivity;
b. an external dimension, that promotes the pursuit of positive impacts on
society and the natural environment from corporate activities and operations.
In CSP management the distinction becomes blurred. While it is clearly driven by the
relationship with an external stakeholder (the suppliers) it involves critical changes in
the internal organization of the company and influences managers productivity. The
role for the CSR department in the interaction with the sourcing department is thus a
key factor. Five possible alternative CSR department interaction roles are considered in
the Survey:
a. CSR has no role or does not exist in the company;
b. CSR is consulted for advice, with no decision-making power;
c. CSR sets the rules, selection of suppliers is however decided by sourcing
managers;
d. CSR is a watchdog that sets the rules and checks the rules are respected by
sourcing managers;
e. CSR is fully integrated into purchasing activity.
1 KPMG, “Corporate Social Responsibility is more than just donating money” 2011. The internal
vs. external approach to CSR has raised many criticisms among both scholars and practitioners
on different grounds, including the real division of the two dimensions.
12. Rule setting with no decision power is the first most widespread role among the 18
brands, scoring eight brands adopting this role, followed by the watchdog role scoring
four brands. Two brands have no CSR department, in two cases CSR just provide
advice and two brands went as far as to fully integrating CSR in purchasing activity.
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CSP management styles
The Survey findings confirmed there is no one size fits all management style in CSP,
even within a panel including only truly sustainability committed brands. The analysis of
CSP management styles is based on the answer to four questions from the
questionnaire:
V1 - Which share of Your purchasing of fabrics and accessories goes through a formal
assessment of sustainable attributes?
V2 - Is there an internal system to grade or assess the “sustainability level” of your
products?
V3 - Does Your company have a suppliers "Green List" or "A list" based on
sustainability attributes?
V4 - Which role the CSR department plays in the selection of suppliers?
The four categorical variables - recoded into ordinal scale to reflect the progression
from a development stage to a structured and integrated style of CSP – were input to a
MCA (Multiple Correspondence Analysis) model to find correspondences among the
variables and similarities among companies.
A first output of the MCA model is a biplot showing a map of correspondences among
variables attributes (Chart 2). The map has two orthogonal dimension represented
by axis x (horizontal) and axis y (vertical) that form 4 regions (1 down-left, 2 up-left, 3
up-right, 4 down-right). The horizontal axis can be rendered as a measure of how much
CSP is formally structured in companies, the best discriminating variable on this axis
are V2 (formal system of assessment) and V3 (green list of suppliers). Position on the
vertical axis is mainly influenced by V4 (the role of CSR). Finally V1 (share of
purchasing assessed for sustainability) tend to progress when moving from down-left to
up-right direction.
The four regions map is shown in Chart 2. Each region in the map can be seen as
representing a CSP management style, according to the interpretation of the two axes
explained above. Just three out of the four regions actually are relevant to the analysis
as Region 4 down-right is void. Clockwise the regions and the CSP management styles
can be rendered as follows:
Region 1 – down-left: includes attributes that are common to brands with lower CSP
formalization and a weaker role for CSR management. Brands belonging to this region
13. formally assess no more than 25% of purchases for sustainability attributes (in some
cases less than 10%) and have no formal or structured assessment system (some
claim to have an informal system), CSR managers, when existent in the company,
have just a consulting role in defining procurement policies, with no decision-making
power. Brands in this region did not establish a Green List of preferred sustainable
suppliers, but there are plans to introduce the Green List in the near future.
Region 2 – up-left: includes attributes that are common to brands with lower CSP
formalization and a stronger role for CSR department. Brands belonging to this region
formally assess between 25% and 50% of purchases for sustainability attributes. The
evaluation system is either informal or non-existent with plans to establish one in the
near future. These brands claim either to have the CSR function fully integrated in
purchasing activity (i.e. the purchasing managers have the know-how and the
commitment to select sustainable suppliers) or that sustainable purchasing criteria set
by the CSR department are freely adopted by purchasing managers. No Green List of
preferred sustainable suppliers is established and there are no plans to establish one in
the near future.
Region 3 – up-right, includes attributes that are common to brands with higher CSP
formalization and a stronger role for CSR department. Brands belonging to this region
formally assess more than 50% of purchases for sustainability attributes (in some
cases near to 100%). The brands formally established an evaluation system as well as
a Green List. The CSR department is acting as a watchdog for the actual
implementation of sustainable procurement criteria.
Region 4 – down-right, includes attributes that are common to brands with higher
CSP formalization and a weaker role for CSR department. This region is void.
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14. Chart 1 Brands CSP management features
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Chart 2 The attributes map of CSP management styles
>75% PURCHASES
Region 2 Region 3
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+ HIGHER SHARE OF PURCHASES
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<25% PURCHASES
25-50% PURCHASES
50-75% PURCHASES
NO CSR ROLE
CSR CONSULTED
CSR SET RULES
CSR WATCHDOG
CSR FULLY INTEGRATED
NO GREENLIST
FUTURE GREENLIST
GREENLIST
NO EVAL SYST.
FUTURE EVAL SYST.
INFORMAL EVAL SYST.
FORMAL EVAL SYST.
Region 1
Region 4
MORE FORMALLY STRUCTURED
+ HIGHER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED
LESS FORMALLY STRUCTURED
+LOWER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED
WEAKER ROLE OF CSR DEPT
+LOWER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED.
15. The CSP management styles of the18 brands
A second output of the MCA model is a map showing the position of brands (Chart 3
and Chart 4) according to the same coordinates used in the variables attributes map.
The 18 brands position on the map can be fuzzy, especially when they are positioned
near Regions boundaries, a case occurring when a brand shares attributes belonging
to two different regions.
As an example of the boundaries fuzziness, the MASS (mass market) company
positioned on the border between Region 1 and Region 2 in Chart 3 can be
considered. The low share of purchases evaluated for sustainability and the consulting
role of CSR department draw the brand towards Region 1. The “Green List” and the
“informal evaluation system” factors on the other hand are more similar to brands
belonging to Region 2. When a brand is very close to the regions boundaries, the
inclusion in either of the regions must be evaluated with caution. With the above
caveat, seven brands are included in Region 1, five in Region 2 and six in Region 3.
Looking at brands market focus (Chart 3)2 some difference in CSP management
style can be detected.
The CSR role tend to be weaker in luxury brands, where the style office, and possibly
the communication department, are very likely to have a dominant role that necessarily
compress the CSRs’. As a general trend, data show that as a luxury brand takes a
more structured approach the role of CSR becomes stronger.
Outdoor brands are the dominant component of Region 2 - four out of five brands in
this region focus on outdoor market - and show a less structured approach, even
though CSR has a significant role. Performance attributes are a key factor for most
item sold by outdoor brands, thus the share of purchases evaluated for sustainability
tend to be lower, possibly sustainability attributes have to be matched with functional
performances of fabrics. Green Lists are less common.
Mass market brands strong presence in Region 3 - four out of six brands in this region
focus on the mass market - can be also relevant to a size factor, as most of mass
market brands are also large size companies.
The analysis by companies’ size (Chart 4),3 provides some further clear-cut
evidence.
Smaller companies concentrate in Region 1 because of the very weak role of CSR
department. Indeed a separate CSR department does not exist in these companies as
2 Market focus was evaluated by the researchers. Note that one of the outdoor brands actually
sells technical products to other brands.
3 Companies size has been evaluated on the basis of sales. Companies with sales exceeding
€1bln are classified as large, and companies below €60mln as small.
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16. it can exceed small companies organizational structure. The two exceptions of small
companies located in Region 2 and 3 are not real exception in fact. Both companies do
not have a CSR department either, the former claims the CSR function is fully
embedded in procurement managers activities and duties, the latter is drawn in region
3 by the very high share of purchases submitted to sustainability evaluation.
All of the larger companies do have a CSR department. The two large companies on
the boundary with region 1 are drawn downside by the relatively lower amount of
purchases undergoing sustainability evaluation. None but one of the medium size
companies has adopted a formal system of sustainability evaluation.
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17. Chart 3 CSP management styles by brands market focus
Region 2 Region 3
OUTDOOR LUXURY
STRONGER ROLE OF CSR DEPT
+ HIGHER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED
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Chart 4 CSP management styles by brands size
Region 2 Region 3
MEDIUM LARGE
STRONGER ROLE OF CSR DEPT
+ HIGHER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED
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LUXURY
MASS
MASS
LUXURY
LUXURY
OUTDOOR
OUTDOOR
OUTDOOR
OUTDOOR
MASS
LUXURY
MASS
MASS
OUTDOOR
OUTDOOR
MASS
MORE FORMALLY STRUCTURED
+ HIGHER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED
LESS FORMALLY STRUCTURED +
LOWER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED
WEAKER ROLE OF CSR DEPT+
LOWER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED.
Region 1
Region 4
LARGE
LARGE
LARGE
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SMALL
SMALL
SMALL
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
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LARGE
LARGE
MEDIUM
LARGE
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LARGE
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+ HIGHER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED
LESS FORMALLY STRUCTURED +
LOWER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED
WEAKER ROLE OF CSR DEPT+
LOWER SHARE OF PURCHASES
EVALUATED.
Region 1
Region 4
18. The dimensions of sustainability brands focus on
Sustainability is an umbrella concept for an array of attributes of company-wide
behavior and product features. Environmental friendly management, energy and water
savings, safety, diversity, human rights and quality of life, stakeholders engagement
and philanthropic activities are all included in the definition of sustainability. On the
other hand, purchasing managers are looking for specific sustainability attributes of
fabrics and accessories, more than for sustainable items in general. Brands
sustainability requirements are specific and detailed, it is crucial for suppliers to clearly
understand what specific attributes customers are looking for in a specific timeframe.
The Sustainability-lab Reporting Framework (SusReF)4 has been used to break down
sustainability attributes. 13 specific attributes drawn from the SusRef were submitted to
the 18 brands and graded in a four grades scale: "not important", "interesting", "makes
a difference in the choice of supplier", "mandatory feature". The answers "makes a
difference" and "mandatory feature" have been considered as an indicator of special
interest regarding the attributes that are ranked accordingly.
The Free from Hazardous Chemicals attribute ranked first in both the “mandatory” (14
out of 18 brands take it as mandatory) and total interest ranks. It is very likely that the
dominant interest in this attribute reflects the strong impact of the Greenpeace DETOX
campaign started in 2011, even greater when considering that just three out of the 18
brands participating in the Survey have signed the DETOX solution commitment.
Traceability and Cruelty Free/Biodiversity Friendly ranked second ex-aequo. Nine out
of 18 respondents identified both attributes as mandatory, the two factors make the
difference in the supplier selection for six further brands. The interest in Traceability
reflects the need for more transparency in a context of globalized supply chains that
can trigger unsustainable practices, unintended and even unknown by brands. The
interest in the Cruelty Free / Biodiversity Friendly attribute is evenly distributed among
all brands disregarding market focus on luxury, mass or outdoor markets and it is
relevant to the growing consumers sensitivity about the nature in all its forms. It is also
likely that the interest has been amplified by the high profile animal rights campaigns
from NGOs including the Angora Hurts Rabbits by PETA.
Fair trade ranked fourth. Note that fair trade is not intended here as linked to the Fair
Trade International label, but as a general compliance to the principle of responsible
supply chain management. Interest in this factor is certainly not foreign to the
campaigns that followed the Rana Plaza tragedy in 2013.
4 The Sustainability-lab Reporting Framework has been developed since 2012 and
experimented in four editions of the Sustainable Fabrics and Accessories’ Catalogue published
in cooperation with the fabrics and accessories’ MilanoUnica trade exhibition. See the Glossary
of sustainability attributes included in the Catalogue available online at http://bit.ly/1d4hxMY
[last accessed 21-10.2014].
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19. Chart 5 Sustainability attributes ranked by the 18 brands
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Chart 6 Main certification labels ranked by the 18 brands
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20. The value of certification labels
“Despite their importance, suppliers’ management practices remain quite
difficult for buyers to observe, which presents an information asymmetry
problem”
M.Toffel, Resolving Information Asymmetries in Markets: The Role of Certified
Management Programs, HBR, 2006
Compliance to independent and voluntary certification standards and labels are a
widespread and valued tool among CSP managers to evaluate suppliers, their
processes, products or even the supply chain. In most cases, independent auditing
bodies accredited with the label issuing organization are in charge of the certification
and labels award.
In the well known Zadek’s Five stages model5 of the path to corporate sustainability,
Compliance comes second, just after the Deny Responsibility defensive stage (Zadek
2004). Compliance monitoring has been the first answer to the need for a sustainable
supply chain management strategy and still is the most widespread approach in the
fashion business. Compliance monitoring definitely helped in illuminating social issues,
- working conditions and violations - and environmental issues - hazardous chemicals
discharge, forest and biodiversity destruction - but is open to pitfalls and spurred
unintended consequences.
A first unintended consequence is that the number of certification labels has been
growing rapidly in the fashion business as well as in other industries, and has led to
what Jucker calls the labyrinth of labels and certifications6. The labyrinth makes the
facts behind the certification labels obscure to consumers and the compliance a
mission (almost) impossible for suppliers.
Secondly, some recent failure of certification compliance systems has also drawn
criticism in terms of both principles and practical effectiveness7. A striking
demonstration came in 2012 from Pakistan when the fire at the garment maker Ali
Enterprises caused 250 deaths because of improper fire safety measures, just one
month after a SA8000 certificate was awarded to the company by a third party audit
body. Duplicative and burdensome audits, tend to generate bribery and phony records,
and a pass/fail mentality that drives problems underground especially in Countries with
5 Zadek, S., The Path to Corporate Responsibility. Harvard Business Review, 82(12), pp.125–
132, 2004
6 Jucker, L., 2012. The labyrinth of labels and certificates. In The Beautiful and the Good. A
view from Italy on Sustainable Fashion. Venezia: Marsilio Editori, pp. 145–158.
7 See e.g. Labowitz, S. & Baumann-Pauly, Business as Usual Is Not an Option: Supply Chains
& Sourcing after Rana Plaza. New York University, Stern Center for Business and Human
Rights, 2014
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21. a weak legal framework8. These pitfalls question the effectiveness of audit bodies that
face the challenges of combating bribery and difficulties in auditing unreliable
information and data. The pass/fail compliance monitoring approach can become an
incentive in low-cost-weak-legal-framework Countries to drive problems underground
more than to develop management systems that sustain compliance and encourage
improvement over time.
Third, suppliers servicing many brands face a plethora of different individual
certification standards simultaneously. Demonstrating compliance to a growing number
of different standards, adds to costs (e.g. chemical tests, formal documents etc.) and
even to staffing needs that can be an unbearable price to entry into a sustainable
supply chain for small enterprises.
The Sustainability-lab 2014 Fashion Brands Sustainable Procurement Survey provides
the opportunity to measure the confidence in the system of certification labels. A first
general and filter question was asked to the 18 participating brands: Do You value
certification labels awarded to suppliers?
An affirmative answer to the question has come from 16 out of the 18 brands,
demonstrating that notwithstanding pitfalls and criticisms, compliance to certification
standards and labels remains a key factor in brands CSP. It is nonetheless interesting
to observe that one of two brands that have responded negatively is considered one of
the world most advanced in terms of sustainability management.
The 16 brands responding affirmatively to the filter question were asked to detail which
certification labels they value most and to grade them in a four grades scale. As in the
sustainability attributes section of the questionnaire, the grading scale includes: "not
important", "interesting", "makes a difference in the choice of supplier ", "mandatory
feature."
Just four out of the 16 brands that declared to value certification consider as mandatory
one or more certifications labels: three are in the outdoor market (of which one sells
technical products to other brands), and one in luxury, the latter is listed on the stock
market, a feature that can explain the need for mandatory compliance certifications.
The role of certification emerges as crucial when brands compare suppliers: 15 brands
out of 16 classified one or more certification labels as making a difference when
selecting a supplier.
One of the biggest global sportswear brands, a pioneer and a global benchmark in the
field of sustainability, declared to give value to the certification but did not classify any
of the certifications as mandatory or “making the difference” in the choice of supplier.
8 Sisco, C., 2012. Supply Chain Sustainability: Four Lessons From the Past and Four Ideas for
the Futuret. Available at: http://www.bsr.org/en/our-insights/bsr-insight-article/supply-chain-sustainability-
four-lessons-from-the-past-and-four-ideas-for-t [Accessed June 11, 2014]
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22. This anecdotal evidence leaves perhaps unanswered the question about what can be
the expected future developments in the certification labels labyrinth.
Next step in the analysis has been to rank main certification labels by interest. The
procedure again mirrored the approach followed in ranking the sustainability attributes:
the answers “mandatory” and "makes a difference" have been considered as an
indicator of special interest regarding the labels that are ranked accordingly (Chart 6).
Oeko-Tex100/100plus and GOTS ranked first, both mentioned by 10 brands. Oeko-
Tex100/100plus also gets two mentions as a mandatory label by two outdoor brands
(of which one sells technical products to other brands), GOTS also gets a mention as
mandatory by an outdoor brand.
SA8000 and Bluesign rank third ex-aequo, with 9 mentions including one as
mandatory. The “mandatory” mention was by a luxury brand for SA8000 and by an
outdoor brand for Blusign.
Other labels that received at least one mention as mandatory are ISO14000, Global
Recycled Standard, and Ecolabel, all by luxury brands, and Fair Wear Foundation, by
an outdoor brand.
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Conclusions
Brands' sustainable sourcing impact on suppliers
The brands commitment to CSP has a substantial impact on suppliers. The survey
revealed a huge potential market size for sustainable fabrics and accessories. Almost
all the 18 brands, with just one exception, claim to enforce compliance with specific
sustainability parameters in supply contracts. Almost half of the brands claimed over
50% of their purchase are subject to sustainability assessment and claims to short-list
preferred sustainable suppliers via a Green List.
According to anecdotal evidence and grass root practice, suppliers suffer the
consequences of the plethora of contractual clause and terms each brand enforces
according own individual schemes and call for some unified standard.
Organizational models of sustainable procurement
management
In this field, the one size fits all concept does not hold true. Rule setting with no
decision power is the first most widespread role for the CSR department among the 18
brands followed by the watchdog role. Two brands have no CSR department, in two
cases CSR just provide advice and two brands went as far as to fully integrating CSR
in purchasing activity.
Formal systems of sustainability evaluation are not widespread, only a few brands base
sustainability assessment on formal criteria. Some other brands adopt unstructured
and non-formal assessment criteria. A cluster of larger brands was found to follow a
formalized management style, with the CSR department acting as watchdog for CSP.
These brands established a Green List of preferred suppliers and a formal evaluation
system widely used to assess purchases.
Other brands historically engaged in sustainability, especially in the luxury segment,
have instead adopted a more informal approach to CSP, without a clear role for the
CSR function. Finally, a third cluster is still in a phase of organizational evolution with a
mix of roles for the CSR and expectations for future adoption of formalized
sustainability evaluation tools.
The dimensions of sustainability and their influence on CSP
The Sustainability Reporting Framework developed by Sustainability-lab (SusReF)
provides a tool to break down the set of specific fabrics and accessories sustainability
attributes. A set of different attributes from the SusRef has been submitted to the 18
Brands for assessment.
24. Free from Hazardous Chemicals, Traceability and Cruelty Free / Biodiversity Friendly
attributes rank at the highest level in the consideration in Brands’ CSP. The answers
witness a higher level of maturity, beyond what we can define Phase one of
sustainability management that was almost exclusively focused on CO2 emissions cuts.
This ranking reveals also a close connection with some of the influential high-profile
campaigns launched in recent years by environmental, workers' rights advocacy and
animal welfare NGOs. Citizens more than consumers appear to be pulling fashion
brands into the sustainability journey.
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The role of certification labels
Compliance to voluntary certification standards and labels are a widespread and
valued tool among CSP managers to evaluate suppliers, their processes, products or
even the supply chain and to overcome information asymmetries about suppliers’
management practices.
An affirmative answer to the question “Do You value certification labels awarded to
suppliers?” has come from most brands, demonstrating that notwithstanding pitfalls
and criticisms, compliance to certification standards and labels remains a key factor in
brands CSP, although just few brands consider certifications mandatory and brands
with established CSP place less value on certifications. The role of certification
emerges as crucial when brands compare suppliers. Answers from some leading
brands however, still leaves open the issue of what can be the expected future
developments in the certification labels labyrinth. Most valued labels are Oeko-Tex100
/ 100plus, GOTS, SA8000 and Bluesign.
Finally, the Survey findings were consistent with some more general conclusions:
1. the movement towards a more sustainable fashion has already started and goes
full steam. Sustainable fashion is already among us, it is not matter of future or
expected developments: it is now;
2. the process of change proceeds in unexpected directions: from industry to
consumers more than the other way round, from consumers to industry. Supply
chain relationships are changing more rapidly than consumer purchasing behavior.
At the current development stage of the market, the consumer as citizen through
the NGOs campaign, more than the consumer through its own wallet that is driving
the movement towards a more sustainable fashion.
3. the pressure on the supply chain to adapt to the movement is very strong and
relies on very practical and compelling aspects of the buyer–supplier relationship;
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Methodological Notes
Sustainability-lab invited to participate in the Survey CSR managers and/or managers
with different business function that influence the selection of fabrics and accessories
from 18 major European and American brands. Headquarters of the 18 brands are
located in Germany (5 brands), Italy (5) Sweden (1), UK (4) and US (3). Two selection
criteria have been considered: a) brands are active on the various fronts of
sustainability and b) are recognized as leaders in their respective market segments.
The Sustainability-lab 2014 Fashion Brands Sustainable Procurement Survey
questionnaire was delivered online to the 18 brands in July 2014 and non-disclosure of
individual answers granted to the respondents. Some brand asked to keep non-public
the participation in the Survey.
The analysis of CSP management styles was implemented by means of a MCA
(Multiple Correspondence Analysis) model to find correspondences among variables
and similarities among companies. Four answers to questionnaire items have been the
basis for the MCA, the answers have been recoded according to an ordinal scale
metric, to reflect the progression from a first development stage to a structured and
integrated style of CSP.
The MCA approach followed Version 1.0 of the methodology set in “Data Theory
Scaling System Group (DTSS) Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences Leiden
University”. Data were processed with IBM SPSS 19 software.
The results of the MCA have been checked and confirmed by a hierarchical cluster
model in which the distances are measured using the Manhattan City Block method.
Variance accounted for by the MCA model is 52,9% of variables total variance.
26. The Sustainability-lab Reporting Framework (SusReF)
Sustainability-lab has been working on the definition of a Reporting Framework for textiles and
accessories manufacturers sustainable behavior since 2012. The effort is driven by the need for a
practical way to implement the 6 principles of clarity, accuracy, relevance, coherence, reliability
and comparability in a quick and easy to read tool aimed at fashion buyers and designers attending
textiles trade exhibitions.
In cooperation with MilanoUnica, the largest textile trade exhibition held in Italy, the Framework has
been developed and tested in four editions of the Sustainable Fabrics and Accessories’ Catalogue.
We are now heading for the 5th edition with further refinements.
SusReF is based on a self-reporting system, information is gathered trough questionnaires
delivered on-line to companies. Answers are checked first for accuracy, relevance, and reliability,
the next step is information processing to organize them in a clear and comparable way.
The final outcome is summarized through a set of 18 icons, according to the Glossary below.