“We are still driven by cost reduction. We need to change the logic of the system. For this to happen we need to empower social dialogue." - Dr. Hakan Karaosman, Assistant Professor @cardiffuni, Chief Scientist at FReSCH & Chair at @UCRFashion @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard

“We need to stop this vicious blame game that all stakeholders, brands, suppliers, and worker trade unions are caught in.” -Dr. @Rubanahuq, Ex-President at @brandbgmea, Managing Director @mohammadigroup and Vice Chancellor at @AUW_Chittagong @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard

“Binding agreements create long term relationships and trust between suppliers, trade unions and brands. This improves relationships, which can improve worker retention & worker well-being.” - Thivya Rakini, Trade Union Leader at @tamil_labour @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard

“We need to challenge the culture of the supply chain. Why do we continue to empower the powerholder at the expense of the worker?” - Thivya Rakini, Trade Union Leader at @tamil_labour @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @fairwear_org @apprlcoalition @ethicaltrade

“Responsible purchasing practices are at the heart of everything, because all the solutions require money, time and energy.” - Dr. Hakan Karaosman, Assistant Professor @cardiffuni, Chief Scientist at FReSCH & Chair at @UCRFashion @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard

"We need to understand the real-time implications of our business activities, both socially and environmentally, and how they are perceived in their local context." -Emma Harding, Ethics and Social Sustainability Senior Manager at @thepangaia @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard

“Collaboration on innovations between brands and manufacturers is important. Both sides need to walk the talk to identify the hot topics, such as waste and GHGe, to work together” - Oanh Nguyen,HSE & Sustainability Manager @SaitexD @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @apprlcoalition

“We need to be brave and lead where we can. As legislation comes in, businesses need to aim higher and do more at a faster pace.” - Adam Gardiner, Sustainability Manager @rapha @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @fairwear_org @apprlcoalition @ethicaltrade

“Capturing GHGe data is very technology driven. We need knowledge sharing on ideal benchmarks for different activities and optimal GHG levels, on data capturing and management tools” - Chandrima Chatterjee, Secretary General @CITIindia_com @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard

“The textile and garment industry needs to focus on training courses to increase the use of renewable energy sources and support studies on the biomass supply chain.” - Oanh Nguyen,HSE & Sustainability Manager @SaitexD @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @apprlcoalition

“Reporting is key to hold businesses to account. We need to be honest when we’re not making progress and then, subsequently, create a safe space where people can come together to find solutions. ” - Adam Gardiner, Sustainability Manager @rapha @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard

#TIWW 2024 GHGe score is 0.879GT. Unchecked, Aii estimates that emissions will grow to 1.17 Gt by 2030, well off pace to deliver the 45% absolute reduction needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degree. @OECD_BizFin #24Dashboard @fairwear_org @apprlcoalition @ethicaltrade

“We have to change the social balance we have in the world. People working in the informal market have no rights and no minimum wage, not to speak about a living wage.” -Angela Bozzon, Social Responsibility Manager for Abvtex Program @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @fairwear_org

“We need to stop thinking that the products that we are buying are actually that cheap. They’re not. Somebody paid for it.” - Lisa Schroeter, Sustainability Manager @ Blutsgeschwister @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @fairwear_org @apprlcoalition @ethicaltrade

#TIWW 2024 Wage Gap score is 49,5%. An increase of 1% since 2023. It’s concerning that with the number of initiatives and resources invested in wages or living wage programmes - the gap is increasing and the situation remains practically stagnant. @OECD_BizFin #24Dashboard

“Workers should be paid for what they do. They should have dignified conditions, dignified wages and a dignified life.” - Kristina Ampera, President @glasentekstilec @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @fairwear_org @apprlcoalition @ethicaltrade

“Manufacturers give full transparency to NGOs, 3rd parties and brands. They show their records and open their books. The opposite should happen too.” -Bülent Alkanli, Managing Director @ Meta Sourcing @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @fairwear_org @apprlcoalition @ethicaltrade

“Purchasing practices are quite simply the biggest tool we have in our toolbox” -Anna Rüchardt, Head of Impact & Responsibility @hakro1969 @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @fairwear_org @apprlcoalition @ethicaltrade

“The best advertisement is to be #SociallyResponsible in the supply chain.” -Kristina Ampera, President @glasentekstilec @OECD_BizFin #TIWW #24Dashboard @fairwear_org @apprlcoalition @ethicaltrade

#TIWW 2024 PP score is 48pt. A 8 pt jump from 2023! Because 79.4% ratings are for preferred partners, the results are likely to be higher. Despite that, even when it does represent the best, it fails to hit the 50% mark of the positive practices. @OECD_BizFin #24Dashboard