Workspaces

The Sustainable business community workspace aims to make businesses more environmentally sustainable. Discussions will cover recycling and waste management, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems, End-of-Waste criteria, sustainable consumption campaigns, circular technologies, and green procurement initiatives.

The Digital business community workspace is dedicated to digitalising businesses. Topics of discussion will include e-commerce, digital platforms, virtual prototyping, AI and data analytics, digital tools for sustainability, and best practices for digitalisation in textile SMEs.

The Skills and talent community workspace focuses on acquiring skills, knowledge, and talent for the twin transition. Topics will include mapping green and digital skills, courses and training, mentorship schemes, upskilling strategies, and recruitment strategies.

This community workspace focuses on making supply chains more competitive and resilient. Discussions on this page will revolve around innovative and eco-certified raw materials, machinery automation and efficiency, transparency in global supply chains, alternative energy supply, and brand-supplier relations and cooperation along the value chain.

The Certification and communication community workspace is about certifying and communicating the sustainability of businesses. Discussions will cover labelling and certification processes, standards, digital passports, transparency in sustainability claims, and combating greenwashing.

The Community resilience and local economies community workspace focuses on contributing to resilient local communities through sustainable textile practices. Topics will include empowering marginalised communities, the role of social enterprises, collaboration strategies between NGOs and businesses, and local community resilience.