Transparency in an age of unprecedented climate, financial and reputational business risks
Welcome to Transparency 2.0.
From this paper you will understand what Transparency is in practice, how it’s achieved, why it’s difficult and why it matters so much to measuring and proving sustainability. The information in this paper aims not to be theoretical; it draws from industry research and directly from supply chain stakeholders, giving you tangible examples of Transparency in action and the role Traceability plays. It also deals with some common misconceptions about the role of the consumer in driving brand Transparency and the reliability of certifications as a proxy for Traceability and data Transparency.
Upon reading this paper you will be briefed on the upcoming challenges the fashion industry faces in achieving Traceability and Transparency and how you or your organisation might interpret and overcome them. You will hear how a cotton farmer, two denim brands and a textile and garment manufacturer are doing this, and the challenges, risks and benefits they have encountered along the way.
The distinction of this paper as ‘Transparency 2.0’ stems from its industry-specific context (and avoidance of theories alone) at a time when climate change, regulatory and economic pressures are intensifying sharply. It is with this urgency that we present to you the next phase of tackling fashion’s biggest challenges through Transparency 2.0.
Brooke Roberts-Islam
Co-founder, Techstyler
Senior Contributor (sustainability), Forbes
Sonia Kovacevic
Co-founder, Techstyler
