Carbon Neutrality: What Fashion Manufacturers Need to Know

The UN’s Climate Conference, COP26 may be over, but we know the real work to slow down global warming is just beginning.

With the Paris Agreement in place, countries across the world are running the race to slow down global warming and limit the temperature increase to preferably 1.5°C by 2050, compared to pre-industrial levels. In 2020 the signing members had to submit their national climate plans on reducing emissions in order to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

The fashion industry plays a significant role in supporting countries to meet this target – it has the power to step up and make powerful emission reductions.

In the near future, global buyers and brands will expect manufacturers to meet sustainable certifications – is your business ready to change the way it operates and provide full digital transparency?

Join Centric Software and expert guests for an insightful webinar about manufacturing’s role in the zero-carbon landscape.

Here’s what will be covered:

• Carbon neutrality challenges and opportunities for the fashion industry
  • by David Horlock, Managing Director, BSI Group

• How net-carbon policies will impact fashion manufacturers and how tech helps
  • by Jane Singer, Managing Director, Inside Fashion

• The role Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) plays in reaching carbon reductions
  • by Nick Wei, Regional Sales Director, Centric Software

• A real case sharing how a leading apparel manufacturer is using PLM to increase accountability, traceability, and transparency in a sustainability roadmap
  • by Nick Wei, Regional Sales Director, Centric Software

Do not miss this important and timely talk to better understand the role your business plays in the race to carbon neutrality.

About Speakers

 David Horlock, Managing Director, BSI Group, one of the world’s largest certification bodies providing ISO standards-based solutions

• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of manufacturing. A top expert in areas such as cotton and wool regarding sustainability.
• 30 years’ work experience in the Consumer Products, Commodities, and International Standards and Certification sector dealing in Organizational Resilience and Supply Chain Compliance.
• Held leading positions as CEO, Country Manager, Global Vice President for internationally recognized Agribusiness and Quality Compliance companies in Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, Australia and UAE.

Jane Singer, Managing Director, Inside Fashion

• Founder & Managing Director of Inside Fashion, the leading international market platform for the global fashion industry with members in 20+ key nations.
• Over 25 years’ experience in international markets, with extensive experience in Asia.
• Host of the popular podcast “A Seat at The Table”, currently downloaded in 90+ countries around the world.
• Featured expert speaker at prominent trade fairs, industry conferences and corporate events around the world

 Nick Wei, Regional Sales Director, Centric Software

• 25+ years extensive experiences in fashion and garment technology including CAD/CAM, 3D, ERP, MES, SCM etc.
• Successfully implemented digital transformation projects for over 100 large enterprises
• MBA, Bachelor’s Degree holder of Applied Science (Industrial Engineer), Hi. Dip. Fashion Technology

About BSI

BSI, a Royal Charter company founded in 1901 with its core business focused on Standards Creation, Certification and Training activities to help organisations manage risk and address today’s business and reputational challenges.

As a National Standards Body and founding member of ISO, BSI leads the way in shaping standards that help keep businesses relevant and ahead of emerging issues.

BSI originated the majority of the world’s most recognised standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO45001 which started as British Standards.

In addition to Standards creation, BSI helps companies embed international standards into their products, processes and systems through training and certification services in over 150 Countries thereby providing greater market access and trust in business and trade.

About Inside Fashion

Inside Fashion is the leading platform for the international apparel, textile and retail industries.

– A clear view of the market.

– In-field research in key sourcing nations.

– Data and analysis that’s in-depth yet easy to understand.

– Feedback from buyers and suppliers.

Senior executives in over 20 countries rely on Inside Fashion for a concise, accurate view of what’s happening in key global markets.