Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is relaunching its Manufacturer Forums, starting with the first event in China on 25 July. These action-oriented gatherings bring together industry leaders and stakeholders to explore the use of the Higg Index tools and programs, aiming to enhance sustainability in global supply chains.
The inaugural Manufacturer Forum, themed "Catalyst for Change," will be held later this month at the Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel. It will cover policy, supply chains, decarbonization, and data collection standardization.
Attendees will learn how SAC member organizations collaborate to improve the apparel industry and gain insights into using the Higg Index tools. Updates like the upcoming launch of FEM 4.0 and the new decarbonization program will be discussed. Jeremy Lardeau, SAC's VP of the Higg Index, emphasized the Forum's value in understanding SAC's work and using their tools to develop sustainable strategies.
The SAC is committed to transformative initiatives and collaborative partnerships to tackle industry challenges. The second Manufacturer Forum is scheduled for 4 December 2023 in Bangalore, India. In May, Higg Inc rebranded as Worldly, introducing a solution for tracking sustainability programs and Scope 3 targets with third-party validation. Earlier this year, SAC hosted Planet Textiles, a gathering of industry leaders at ITMA 2023, dedicated to driving sustainability in global supply chains.
