Productivity and Efficiency

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.

Productivity and Efficiency Resources

WFWSF

Publication date:
May 10, 2021
Women have a massive role in shaping the sustainability of the fashion industry. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs’ Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (POWER) initiative and U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City in partnership with U.S. Water...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
East Asia and Pacific
North America

Is Sustainability in Fashion?

Publication date:
May 25, 2021
This report explores these questions, drawing on the expert insights and observations of key decision-makers at leading brands about the sustainability challenges the industry faces today, and about how to change the industry for the better in the future. Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

Corporate Fiber & Materials Benchmark: SDG Companion Guide

Publication date:
May 25, 2021
This guide is intended as an initial step towards further supporting the textile industry on alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. The guide will evolve and become more granular over the years to come. Input from benchmark participants, as they deepen their SDG activities and reporting...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

Empowering Consumers Through Transparency

Publication date:
May 25, 2021
Last year a group of brand, retailer, and manufacturer members from the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and GlobeScan joined forces to investigate how the apparel, footwear, and textile industry can offer more meaningful transparency to consumers.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

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