Learnings & Insights
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H&M Foundation backs new report to guide textile industry towards circularity and decarbonisation
Stockholm, 4 December 2024 – A first-of-its-kind report authored by Circle Economy and funded by the H&M Foundation, provides an in-depth view of the current circularity in clothing and textiles.…
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Gathering the industry to co-create for a just and fair net-zero future
How can we accelerate innovation and what actions can we take today to create the net-zero industry of tomorrow? Those were the main topics as we gathered changemakers, systems thinkers,…
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Reweaving Fashion & Textiles 2050 – a vision for the future
What would a decarbonised textile industry look like in 2050? Through our Reweaving Fashion & Textiles 2050 scenario, we bring this vision to life. By blending science with storytelling, we…
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How to use culture to turn climate awareness into climate action
During Climate Week in New York, our partner New Zero World launched their new report Pop Culture: Bursting the Climate Communications Bubble. It’s a comprehensive guide for everyone working with…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…