the NEED for ACTION
The fashion industry is one of the largest, most resource intensive industries. Though it is a powerful engine for global growth and development, the industry’s current business model is pushing our planet to its limits. The industry must transform to one that is sustainable, equitable and transparent.
our VISION
We at GFA, recognise the profound impact and influence of the apparel and textile industry and are working to transform it into a positive force, rather than a negative one.
We envision a net positive industry for people and the planet that puts back more into society, the environment, and the global economy than it takes out.
IMPACT goals
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Circularity
Reduce virgin polyester, conventional cotton & conventional manmade cellulosics by 45% by 2030
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Climate
45% GHG reduction by 2030 & Net zero GHG emissions by 2050 -
Decent Work
40 million workers earn a living wage
REACHING STAKEHOLDERS around the world
Through its work, GFA reaches thousands of stakeholders including brands, innovators, NGOs, policy makers, manufacturers, investors, consumers, media and more.
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1300 +
attending Global Fashion Summit each year
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600 +
Companies/ organisations engaged in GFA activities
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250 +
Manufacturers, waste handlers and recyclers engaged in CFP Bangladesh
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120 K+
Consumers & professionals gaining news from GFA platforms
IMPACT in numbers
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12.5 %
of the global fashion market signed the 2020 Circular Fashion System Commitment
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10.6 K+
tonnes of textile waste captured through the Circular Fashion Partnership (by November ‘23) equivalent to approximately 60 million t-shirts
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100 +
events including Summits, Masterclasses and Roundtable meetings that convened leaders to drive collaboration and guide action
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$ 100 M
investment from fashion brands facilitated for the Renewable Energy Initiative
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7
position papers developed together with the Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear, contributing to the configuration of 7 legislative files.
Do you want to help us accelerate impact in the fashion industry? We welcome further cooperation with other industry organisations, brands, retailers, investors, grantors, solution providers, academia and more. We invite you to get in touch.
