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Working Together Towards Sustainable Fashion The fashion industry brings with it many environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns. It is the second largest polluter in the world after Oil and Gas—producing more greenhouse gas emissions than international flights and maritime shipping combined. Ethical concerns for factory workers are also well known. Fast fashion, an accelerated way of producing a high volume of low-cost garments, is making these concerns grow exponentially. However, there is a new

Beyond the “E” in ESG Sustainability, today, in corporate parlance is synonymous with “ESG”. ESG – Environmental, Social, and (Corporate) Governance, the three broad categories, or areas, of interest for what is termed “socially responsible investors.” These investors go beyond the potential profits to select their investments, ensuring they align to their values and concerns. The sustainability conversation to date has been heavily environment focused—carbon conversations, carbon taxation, better energy sources and climate change. However,

Food: Perspectives on Sustainability With the ever-increasing demand for food to cater to the global population, the food industry has quite a task on its hand. The natural resources required such as land, water and biodiversity are already under stress. The food sector itself, however, plays a significant role, albeit in a negative manner, in the long-term sustainability of the industry and the planet. It is no longer a question of remaining profitable but of