Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
This session explores the global context in which policies requiring value-chain traceability and data disclosure are increasing across the globe, and it is not clear how textile brand and retailers best meet their new needs. Many garment and footwear industry actors realise these require a step-change in practices and see significant challenges ahead. In parallel, Individual sustainability goals in textile and other sectors may imply traceability fatigue for the supply chain if practices are not aligned. Interoperability of systems appears key, and achievable, for successfully meeting brand and retailer challenges.
Agenda (time indicated in CET)
12:15-12:30: Opening and Welcome
- Christian Hudson, Chair of the ToS
- Maria Teresa Pisani, Chief ad Interim, Trade Facilitation Section, ECTD, UNECE
12:30-13:15: Traceability needs and challenges, and way ahead on harmonizing approaches to value chain traceability in the garment and footwear sector
- Matthias Altmann, UNECE-UN/CEFACT Expert
- Open discussion with ToS members (tour de table)
13:15-13:30: Reflections on next steps and G7 ACT actions on traceability
- Christian Hudson, Chair of the ToS
- Maria Teresa Pisani, Chief ad Interim, Trade Facilitation Section, ECTD, UNECE
13:30-13:45: Questions & answers