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If we want change at scale, doing good is not enough. We believe communication plays an important role to inspire action and make change happen. Browse among our news, inspirational stories and learnings to find out more about our work.
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Breaking barriers for textile recycling
For the first time textile blends can be recycled at scale. Together with our ambitious research partner HKRITA, the forward-thinking textile manufacturer Kahatex, and a research team made up of…
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Strengthening systems to successfully provide safe water
H&M Foundation has been working with WaterAid to support access to clean water and sanitation, since 2014. During the second phase of our Global Program, 190,000 people in some of…
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Reaching impressive milestones
Our 2020 winners have all made great progress with their innovations over the last six months, despite the world being upside down. We have been working closely together with them…
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Transforming habits – and old rags
As a non-profit foundation, our job is to influence the entire fashion industry to rethink how fashion is made, worn and reused. Why? Because there is no planet B. But…
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Three things you can do today to create a better fashion future
As a non-profit foundation, our job is to influence the entire fashion industry to rethink how fashion is made, worn and reused. Why? Because there is no planet B. But…
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Sane membrane for outdoor lovers
Dimpora won the Global Change Award in 2019 with their biodegradable and mineral-based membrane for outdoor wear. Since then they have for example developed a limited edition jacket with Swiss…
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USD 100,000 to Red Cross to support the victims of Beirut
The massive blast that devastated parts of Beirut caused many casualties and considerable damage. 300,000 people are estimated to have been displaced from their homes, over 200 people have been…
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Backing Women garment workers in Bangladesh
The H&M Foundation is initiating a long-term project to support women garment workers in Bangladesh, affected by the global pandemic as well as the increased automation of the textile industry.…
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Next round of Global Change Award opens in 2021
With only 10 years left to reach the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals, disruptive innovations on how to solve the planet’s most urgent challenges are more important than ever. After…