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Ensuring Circular Fashion is Good for People—as well as the Environment

Annelise Thim, Manager, Women's Empowerment, BSR; Cliodhnagh Conlon, Associate Director, BSR

Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, circular economic models had been sprouting up at increasing speed in the fashion industry. BSR’s new brief, Taking a People-Centered Approach to a Circular Fashion Economy, explores the potential social impacts that may emerge from a mainstream shift to circular fashion.

Taking a People-Centered Approach to a Circular Fashion Economy

Cliodhnagh Conlon, Associate Director, BSR; Annelise Thim, Manager, Women's Empowerment, BSR

In partnership with Laudes Foundation, BSR has developed a brief on the potential social impacts of a shift to circular fashion based on BSR’s research and stakeholder engagement.

Blockchain through the Whole Supply Chain: Traceability Builds Business Resilience

Jonathan Morris, Associate Director, BSR

Over the past year, The Estée Lauder Companies and Aveda have been working with LMR Naturals by IFF, BSR, and Envisible to establish a blockchain-enabled traceable supply chain that identifies opportunities to deliver sustainability benefits to all the actors in the supply chain. This post is the third in a series documenting the journey of this innovative partnership.

Kering: Italian Women in Luxury Supply Chains

BSR Staff

Despite the importance of Italy in luxury supply chains and the high prevalence of women in the workforce, little is known about gender inequalities faced by women working behind the prized “Made in Italy” label. Kering and its family of Italian brands—Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Kering Eyewear, and Pomellato—partnered with BSR to understand the status of women working in their Italian luxury supply chain and identify opportunities to support gender equality in the country.

Challenges and Opportunities for Gender Equality in a European Luxury Supply Chain

Roberta Pinamonti, Manager, BSR; Victoria Reca, Manager, Women's Empowerment, BSR

While women are vital to the Italian luxury sector, gender inequality throughout the supply chain still impacts them in the short- and long-term. However, both brands and suppliers are well placed to lead efforts towards improved gender equality in Italy, in both supply chains and in the country’s overall sociocultural context.

Supporting Women in the Luxury Supply Chain: A Focus on Italy

Roberta Pinamonti, Manager, BSR; Aditi Mohapatra, Managing Director, BSR; Victoria Reca, Manager, Women's Empowerment, BSR

Working women in Italy face numerous challenges in the labor market, and little is known about gender equality efforts and the gender gaps impacting women working in the Italian luxury supply chain. BSR and Wise Growth conducted various activities to assist the Kering Group with understanding the challenges faced and opportunities available to women workers.

Getting Circular Economy Right: Let’s Put People at the Center of Circular Fashion

Cliodhnagh Conlon, Associate Director, BSR; Magali Barraja, Former Associate Director, BSR

BSR is working with the C&A Foundation to explore the ways in which advancing circular fashion affects people and in particular, women. Our research reveals that very few companies adopting circular fashion models are considering the social aspects as they make this shift.

Four Ways Companies Can Transform the Health of Communities

Emma Grande, Former Manager, BSR

Leading companies both invest in employee health and well-being and go beyond their four walls to make an impact in local communities. By doing so, they are creating business value and a competitive advantage.

A New Transparency Challenge for Business and Human Rights

Dunstan Allison-Hope, Vice President, BSR

There is an urgent need to enhance disclosure practices across all industries that receive requests for data and assistance from law enforcement agencies.

What Can Business Do to Prevent Plastic from Becoming Waste in Asia Pacific?

Jeremy Prepscius, Vice President, Asia-Pacific, BSR; Joanna Lovatt, Manager, BSR; Eileen Gallagher, Associate Director, BSR

This report provides a primer on plastic waste and recycling in Asia Pacific and offers recommendations for business action on plastic waste.

How Luxury Can Lead the Future of Sustainable Business

Elisa Niemtzow, Vice President, Consumer Sectors and Global Membership, BSR

The luxury sector is being disrupted. What is the role of luxury to help drive environmental and social progress?

Disrupting Luxury: Creating Resilient Businesses in Times of Rapid Change

Elisa Niemtzow, Vice President, Consumer Sectors and Global Membership, BSR

This report offers a roadmap toward a resilient luxury sector and highlights three opportunities for luxury companies to invest in future success.

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