Every year, BoF benchmarks fashion’s progress toward a series of critical sustainability goals, designed to align the industry with global ambitions to curb climate change and establish more responsible business practices by 2030.
With just eight years to go, time is running out. But progress among the industry’s frontrunners is only incremental and outweighed by wider inaction, The BoF Sustainability Index 2022 finds.
Tackling this challenge requires nothing short of industry transformation.
This series is designed for fashion founders, designers and decision-makers who want to understand the key levers for change and plan for action.
Join us for BoFLIVE: A Crash Course on The BoF Sustainability Index 2022, on Wednesday, June 15 at 16:00 BST/ 12:00 EDT. Simply register your email address to receive your unique access link.
The Crash Course will be followed by a three-part sustainability masterclass series designed to unpack the big issues affecting supply chains, financing change and credible communication strategies; whilst providing actionable solutions. Access to the masterclasses is exclusive to BoF Professional All-Access members and will be held on June 22, June 29 and July 6 at 16:00 BST/ 12:00 EDT. Register now.
BoF Live: A Crash Course on The BoF Sustainability Index 2022
June. 15, 2022, 4pm BST
Every year, BoF Insights benchmarks fashion’s progress towards a series of critical sustainability goals. With a deadline of 2030, time is running out. BoF’s CEO and Founder Imran Amed unpacks the issues with the report’s authors Diana Lee and Sarah Kent.
Sustainability Masterclass 1 of 3: What Will it Take to Fix Fashion’s Supply Chains?
June. 22, 2022, 4pm BST
The fashion industry runs on systemic inequality that prioritises low-cost, high-speed production above worker welfare. Episode one examines how responsible sourcing practices can establish more stable and resilient supply chains.
Key Questions Answered
– What changes are needed to ensure brands’ purchasing practices protect worker welfare?
– How can ethical practices and greater transparency ensure better supply chain resilience?
Learning Outcomes
– Establish a thorough grounding in the current manufacturing landscape
– Identify key levers to establish stronger partner relationships
Sustainability Masterclass 2 of 3: How Should Fashion Invest for the Future?
June. 29, 2022, 4pm BST
Reducing the fashion industry’s impact will require hundreds of billions of dollars of investment. Episode two explores what it will take to unlock more spending, where investment is most needed and emerging financing options.
Key Questions Answered
– What levers could empower spending on long-term sustainability initiatives?
– What financing options are available?
Learning Outcomes
– Identify key areas where investment is needed to drive industry transformation
– Outline opportunities to unlock spending
Sustainability Masterclass 3 of 3: How can Fashion Communicate With Credibility?
July. 06, 2022, 4pm BST
A rising flood of products marketed as more sustainable is drawing scrutiny and criticism of greenwashing. Episode three examines how fashion can address these concerns and unpacks emerging regulations.
Key Questions Answered
– What will it take to fix fashion’s greenwashing problem?
– How should companies talk about sustainability efforts?
Learning Outcomes
– Explain the trust deficit facing sustainability claims
– Outline regulatory changes likely to require more rigorous communication
Access to the masterclass series is exclusive to BoF Professional All-Access members. Not a BoF Professional All-Access Member?
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