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Supporting earthquake response in Colombia
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on 10 August, causing widespread damage across the Pacific region. In response, H&M Foundation is donating USD 150,000 to Save the Children…
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From Shared Vision to Shared Action: Reflections from Bharat Tex 2026
Last month we attended Bharat Tex, India’s largest global textile industry event in New Delhi. What left the strongest impression was not a debate about why change is needed, but…
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From factory floor to film: showcasing Oporajita in practice
During London Climate Action Week, our colleague Charlotte Brunnström was in London to launch a short film about H&M Foundation’s programme Oporajita in Bangladesh, together with BBC StoryWorks and Global…
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Supporting earthquake response in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June, causing widespread damage across Caracas and surrounding regions. In response, H&M Foundation is donating USD 250,000 to support immediate relief and…
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Why promising textile solutions still struggle to scale
Over the past eight years, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) and H&M Foundation have supported innovation in the textile industry. Together, more than 30 research…
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Meet the workers and manufacturers navigating just decarbonisation in Bangladesh
Across the textile industry in Bangladesh, the climate transition is reshaping factories, jobs and livelihoods. When brands set targets for decarbonisation and factories adopt new low-carbon or automated technologies, women…
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Why decarbonisation needs more than technology
Decarbonisation is usually measured in tonnes of carbon. Not in jobs, livelihoods or the women at risk of losing them. With low-carbon technology being introduced in factories, more manual tasks…
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Meet the winners of the Global Change Award 2026
The ten winners of Global Change Award 2026 are here, and they are tackling key pressure points across the textile industry: from materials to production to end of use. Different…
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From reaction to prevention: using remittances to act before climate crises hit
A new initiative by the H&M Foundation and Mercy Corps and co-funded by global financial technology platform, Adyen, is testing how early-warning systems can trigger remittances before climate disasters strike.…