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With up to 95% of the cycling industry’s emissions arising from supply chains—especially during material sourcing and production—Shift Cycling Culture and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) partnered with industry leaders to launch the Climate Action Training (CAT) project. Eight leading cycling companies—Accell, Canyon, Quality Bicycle Products, Rose, Schindelhauer, Schwalbe, Scott, and Trek—came together toRead more

We recently conducted our webinar, “Spotlight on the Double Materiality Assessment.” In this session, we explored the materiality assessment, highlighting its role within the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and the ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards). Participants gained insights into its implications for reporting, the available guidance on conducting the assessment, and strategies for engagingRead more

In a recent “You Got This” interview with Katharina Engelhardt, our CEO, Karin Ekberg, shared valuable insights on leadership and sustainability. Katharina Engelhardt, a renowned leadership and career coach, is dedicated to empowering women to attain recognition and success in their professional journeys. If you are interested in listening to the podcast you can checkRead more

The 2024 Cascale Annual Meeting recently took place in Munich, bringing together industry leaders from manufacturers, brands, retailers, and service providers to collaborate on advancing sustainability in the fashion and apparel industry. Cascale is a global initiative focused on improving environmental and social responsibility through transparency and collaboration. One of their key achievements is theRead more

Navigating the New Era of Sustainability Reporting: Join Our Upcoming Webinar on ESRS Compliance As businesses increasingly recognize the imperative of sustainability, aligning corporate practices with environmental and social responsibility standards is no longer optional. To help organizations understand and implement these crucial changes, Leadership & Sustainability invites you to our comprehensive webinar titled “TheRead more

We are excited to announce that we recently conducted a webinar exploring the textile industry’s impact on climate change. Participants learned about opportunities for change and innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. Our expert trainers, Janne and Stefanie, covered: Critical Intervention Points: Identifying where companies can make the most impact. Innovation Opportunities: Game-changing strategiesRead more

The OutDoor Fair is right around the corner. A great place to dive into the Outdoor industry, explore products and brands, simply connect with the people behind them, and also learn about the latest trends, facts, and ideas in sustainability topics. Leadership & Sustainability will be there for you during all days of Outdoor, andRead more

We are thrilled to announce that Leadership & Sustainability is participating in the ZDHC Solutions Roadshow also in Portugal, with an online webinar about ZDHC Verified InCheck Level 1 on the 28th of May 2024, from 9:30 am – 10:30 am WET. ZDHC Solutions Roadshow 2024, aims to raise awareness among the supply chain andRead more

At Leadership & Sustainability, we are very proud of our continually growing team and would love to introduce our newest member, our new sustainability manager – Kim.   Meet our Sustainability Manager   Kim Beerthuis rejoined us this April as a Sustainability Manager. Kim holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in International Business from theRead more

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar on May 16th, where we’ll share the latest updates and changes to the Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM) tool by Cascale (formerly Sustainable Apparel Coalition).   The Higg BRM assesses sustainable performance over 11 social, environmental, and governance (ESG) impact areas while aligning withRead more