Learnings & Insights | H&M Foundation

Feb 2023 •Read in 1 min

Collaboration is key – H&M Foundation’s Anna Gedda featured in Davos Interviews

In connection to the World Economic Forum in Davos, H&M Foundation’s Global Manager Anna Gedda met with veteran news presenter Andrew Wilson in an interview series promoting the world’s innovators, leaders experts and academics with the aim of driving positive 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!

Amit Gautam, founder TextileGenesis, at Planet Positive Perspectives by H&M Foundation

Oct 2022 •Read in 3 mins

How GCA winners reshape fashion as we know it

TextileGenesis traceability platform is increasing by 500,000 per cent, SeaChange Technologies’ disruptive wastewater solution is heading into commercial trials, and Reverse Resources are tracing 1,000 tons of textile waste per month.

Christiane Dolva, Strategy Lead Planet Positive at H&M Foundation

Sep 2022 •Read in 3 mins

Turning ambition into action: why planet positive is fashion’s new must-have

Professor Johan Rockström and H&M Foundation Strategy Lead Christiane Dolva on the meaning of a planet positive future and the means required to achieve it.

Panel discussion on investor support with Erik Karlsson, investment manager, H&M Group, Eva Karlsson, CEO at Houdini Sportswear, and Nikita Jayasuriya, General Manager Europe at The Mills Fabrica. Moderated by Christiane Dolva, H&M Foundation.

Jun 2022 •Read in 2 mins

How to go from lab to launch according to fashion’s thought-leaders

Innovators, experts, and industry decision-makers gathered at the Planet Positive Perspectives exhibit to share knowledge, launch collaborations and take action for a sustainable fashion future.

Jun 2022 •Read in 5 mins

6 things we learned at the GCA Impact Accelerator Week

To turn the fashion industry planet positive, innovation must succeed. During the Accelerator bootcamp week, 24 brilliant teams received invaluable coaching from the experts and leaders that can help them scale. We’ve listed the key learnings from the week.

Apr 2022 •Read in 1 min

How much do you know about our planet?

Are you a planet hero? What would happen if all CO2 emissions completely stopped, or what share of all agricultural land worldwide is used for feeding animals? Test your knowledge in this short quiz, you will most likely be surprised and learn something new!

Feb 2022 •Read in 5 mins

Shifting power relations through our new eco-systems approach

Since 2020, we’re piloting a brand-new strategy to create Inclusive Societies, aiming to invent next practice for systems change and ensuring equity for the long-term. By using Collective Impact, we are now two years into facilitating cross-sectoral ecosystems and building holistic programs that look at the broader needs of marginalized groups in India and Bangladesh.

Nov 2021 •Read in 1 min

Listen to us during your next break

Welcome to the first episode of the H&M Foundation podcast! Why do we exist, really? What do we do and how are we driving positive change beyond the company sphere? Put your headphones on, take a 20 minutes’ walk or rest and press the play button!

Oct 2021 •Read in 3 mins

Environmental transition could save textiles industry USD 25 billion

Investors have a huge opportunity to generate impressive investment returns while making a significant difference to the planet. Planet Tracker’s new report explains the financial gains that can be made by investing in processes that lower the environmental footprint of wet processing.