Our Policy Framework
We envision a policy framework where legislative and policy initiatives incentivise and appropriately support the fashion industry to become more sustainable. Global Fashion Agenda proactively advocates for policy changes and supportive measures that reinforce sustainability targets and prompt policymakers to take informed action to foster necessary change.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between relevant policymakers and fashion industry leaders by fostering collaboration that accelerates the industry’s sustainability performance. We aim to reach this goal by educating policymakers about the issues at hand and ensuring policy developments provide support to the industry’s transformation. The evidence in Global Fashion Agenda’s core publications (e.g. Fashion CEO Agenda) underpins our policy discussions, providing hard facts to guide the industry forward.
Creating a Policy Framework for Circular Economy
Recognising the growing interest at the European Union level in advancing sustainability across the textile value chain, Global Fashion Agenda has intensified its policy engagement over the past years. Listed in the EU Transparency Register since 2018, we are well-positioned to leverage existing policy workstreams and bring industry perspectives and practices to the attention of policymakers.
Global Fashion Agenda’s inputs on EU policy are delivered through the Policy Hub–Circularity for Apparel and Footwear. Launched in 2019 by GFA, Cascale, and the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, the Policy Hub unites the different perspectives of the textile and footwear value chain to foster technical conversations on the sector’s transition towards sustainability and circularity.
How We Engage Policymakers
We engage with policymakers through various formats, including policy briefs, position papers, and roundtables.
Global Fashion Agenda publishes policy briefs alongside key publications, offering policymakers concise summaries of their conclusions and descriptions of high-level policy options. In collaboration with the Policy Hub, we co-publish position papers with specific policy recommendations. During Global Fashion Summits, we host targeted roundtables that bring together key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and experts, to discuss and advance critical policy topics.
How We Support Policy Learning
Global Fashion Agenda advances policy education through a range of tools and formats designed to build knowledge and capacity across the fashion value chain and among the wider public.
Our EU and Americas Policy Matrices offer a clear overview of existing and upcoming legislation in key regions, helping stakeholders understand how policies may impact the industry and sustainability goals. To deepen engagement and awareness, we offer in-person and online masterclasses, such as the Unpacking Policy series, that break down complex regulatory topics and foster accessible dialogue between policymakers, industry professionals, and citizens. These initiatives aim to demystify policy, encourage informed participation, and support the shift toward a more sustainable and just fashion system.
How We Create Change Through Advocacy
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Co-Developing positions for industry change and creating opportunities for advocacy to enhance sustainability performance.
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Monitoring legislative developments and engagement initiatives to inform strategic responses, align advocacy efforts, and identify opportunities to effectively policy influence.
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Convening global fora centered on key policy issues to promote enhanced collaboration and prevent duplicative efforts.
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Fostering industry engagement through voluntary commitments, driving target-setting and providing evidence to support policy advocacy.
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Partnering with civil society and governments to develop strategic and operational plans, advocacy plans, and messaging frameworks based on strong theories of change.
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Conducting innovative research to understand the environmental and social challenges and to identify new opportunities to reshape industry practices.
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Contact Us
Do you want to help us accelerate policy 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 share thoughts with us.
