Learnings & Insights | H&M Foundation

Nov 2023 •Read in 7 mins

Q&A with Mark Cabaj: How to measure systems change in a way that means something

H&M Foundation spoke to Mark Cabaj, president of the consulting company From Here to There, about why many organizations still struggle to measure systems change and why organizations should go beyond just tracking outputs if they want to contribute to lasting change.

Nov 2022 •Read in 1 min

Join our Planet Positive Research Insights webinar

Leather recycling, AI sorting and the roll-out of Green Machine. On December 7, our strategy lead Christiane Dolva will share insights and reflections on the 30+ research programmes funded by H&M Foundation at the Planet Positive Perspectives Research Insights webinar. Everything in only 30 minutes!

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Jan 2019 •Read in 2 mins

2.3 million people worldwide reached by our projects in 2018

H&M Foundation’s Annual Report 2018 covers the work we have done together with our 25 partners within the focus areas Education, Water, Equality and Planet, during 2018, investing USD 18 million on improved living conditions and game changing innovation that can protect our planet.

Class room which is part of our program with UNICEF

Sep 2017 •Read in 3 mins

“This project has made a significant difference in the lives of children”

Pia Rebello Britto, UNICEF Chief of Early Childhood Development, reflects on the achievements of the first phase of the Global Program for Education, aiming to reach children with the nurturing care and early learning opportunities they need to fully develop in the earliest years of life.

Fireside chat: Using psychology to drive sustainable behaviour How are our brains wired and why are messages of doom and gloom ineffective? How can we contribute to reframing our challenges to inspire hope and encourage personal engagement, to go from fear to action? Prof. Carolyn Mair, Cognitive Psychologist, Chartered Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Fashion Business Consultant Frank Zambrelli, Managing Director, Retail Sustainability & ESG at Accenture

May 2024 •Read in 3 mins

Open Perspectives event – fashioning the future and shaping solutions together

On a sunny April morning in New York, a diverse group of industry leaders, sustainability advocates and visionaries gathered at Open Perspectives. This event aimed to tackle the pressing challenges and explore the transformative opportunities in the textile and fashion industry.

Apr 2024 •Read in 6 mins

5 takeaways from the GCA Impact Accelerator week in New York

During the culminating accelerator week for the 2023 cohort of Global Change Award winners, the significance of industry-wide collaboration, relationship building, and the role of psychology to drive sustainable change took center stage.

Mar 2024 •Read in 7 mins

Q&A: We need to break down silos to transform systems and power structures

Addressing deep-rooted issues like rising inequality and climate change requires the transformation of entire systems. To succeed, all sectors need to work together, at the same time, says Fernanda Drumond, Strategy Lead at H&M Foundation.

Feb 2024 •Read in 7 mins

Knit – advancing inclusivity in the fashion industry

In the heart of Stockholm, eleven changemakers gathered to co-create solutions with the potential to drive a more inclusive fashion industry. The output was two tools, made available to anyone, that can empower leaders to increase inclusivity of people from different backgrounds.

Jan 2024 •Read in 2 mins

Looking back and looking ahead: Getting ready to extend Saamuhika Shakti

Embracing a holistic approach came with new challenges and learnings that now informs us as we are getting ready for the next phase of Saamuhika Shakti, launched in 2019 to catalyse inclusive circularity in India.

Dec 2023 •Read in 9 mins

No one can achieve systems change alone: The case for the Collective Impact method

The Collective Impact method can help drive the systems change needed to address the underlying root causes of complex problems and tackle the drivers of poverty and inequality. We explore how two CI initiatives are delivering change for waste pickers in India and readymade garment workers in Bangladesh through deep collaboration.