Navigating Climate Disclosure Regulations: Challenges & Solutions for Brands and Suppliers

Fashion and textiles legislation has generally come to be viewed as one of the major solutions to the industry’s environmental crises. There are two primary reasons for this: a sheer volume of new laws, and the fact that many regulations across the EU, UK, and US impose stringent requirements aimed at reducing waste, preventing exploitation, and pushing fashion businesses to rethink their entire approach to product creation, sales, and disposal.

Regulations are pushing the sector to adapt, innovate, learn, and unlearn in a global market that is experiencing unparalleled challenges when it comes to the climate, consumer behaviour, and technological advances. For brands and retailers, manufacturers, government bodies, activists, and consumers alike, the stakes have never been higher.

In this session, our experts will provide an overview of some global regulations that are impacting the textile/garment industry and how SGS solutions can help stakeholders to shield their businesses from risks while propelling them toward sustainable growth. 

* This webinar is aimed at quality and regulatory compliance professionals (Buyers, Manufacturers, Merchants & Quality Assurance Executives) in the textile industry.

Agenda:

• The Rise of Climate Disclosure Regulations

1. Overview & Variations of mandatory climate disclosure frameworks
2. Increasing trend toward mandatory reporting of Scope 3 emissions
3. Risks of penalties and reputational damage for non-compliance)

• Challenges for Buyers and Suppliers

1. For Buyers: such as Difficulty in collecting and verifying accurate supply chain data
2. For Suppliers: such as Limited resources and expertise for data collection and reporting)

• Introduction of SGS Services for Climate Disclosure Solutions

1. S-Carbon
2. SBTi
3. Sustainability consultancy services (decarbonization)
4. Verification services
5. How SGS addresses the aforementioned challenges)

• Q&A session

Details:

• Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025
• Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
• Speakers: Ms. Carita Lam (Key Account Manager) & Mr. Leo Ip (Technical Services Manager)
• Language: Cantonese (supplemented with English materials)
• Fee: Free of charge

* Please register with your business email address as this is a pre-approved event.