Our Advocacy
We are dedicated to driving positive change within the textile, apparel and footwear industry through our advocacy. Learn how we are working to promote smart, harmonized regulations that accelerate sustainability below.
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Introduction
We aspire to be recognized as a trusted industry leader, providing policymakers with credible data and knowledge to support the improvement of current and future legislation. Through our advocacy efforts, we aim to bridge the gap between industry stakeholders and policymakers, empowering them with insights into our mission, the Higg Index Tools, and Programs. Our Public Affairs strategy focuses on collaboration, not lobbying, as we work with partners and policymakers to promote smart, harmonized regulations that accelerate sustainability.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Collaboration lies at the heart of our advocacy efforts. Through strategic partnerships and alliances, we work to influence policy at the EU level, driving positive change towards a more sustainable and circular consumer goods industry.
We collaborate with organizations like American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) in the US, among others, to extend our reach and impact across borders. Together with our valued partners, we continue to pave the way for a more responsible and sustainable fashion ecosystem, one that benefits both the industry and the world we share.
Our robust partnership with the Global Fashion Agenda is focused on accelerating climate action within the textile, apparel and footwear industry.
Our close contact with Policy Hub allows us to articulate well-informed policy positions, ensuring our collective voice is heard in shaping the industry’s future.
In partnership with the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP), we are championing policies focused on human rights and labor issues, aiming to create an ethical and empowered workforce across the supply chain.
To assist SAC members in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, the SAC initiated analyses of the Higg Index tools in relation to relevant existing and upcoming EU and national legislation in collaboration with partners and professional consultancies. The summary report presented here provides key messages and main outcomes of the initial analysis, along with the proposed next steps.
