Source of Good

Labor conditions in the consumer goods industry have improved — but serious problems remain. How do we solve them? According to Annabel Meurs, Executive Director of Fair Wear, it begins with stronger worker representation, more formal brand-supplier agreements, and a willingness to listen to all stakeholders. But that’s just the start. Discover how alignment across initiatives can reduce duplication and drive real change.Learn more about Fair Wear and the HRDD Academy at www.fairwear.org Check out Mammut at: www.mammut.comProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

How does Uniqlo ensure ethical working conditions across its global supply chain?  Eshan Chan, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager at Fast Retailing (Uniqlo's parent company), explains their approach: a dedicated Human Rights Committee, worker hotlines in factories, and the Japanese philosophy of "zen-in keiei." What does that mean? Tune in to find out.Learn more about Uniqlo's actions on decent work here: https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/sustainability/labor/Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

For more than 30 years, Dr. Marsha Dickson has worked to make fashion more fair. From research and teaching to launching the Better Buying Institute, she’s led the change to center supplier voices and responsible purchasing in the pursuit of decent work. Now, as she steps away from day-to-day leadership and into a much-deserved retirement, Dr. Dickson reflects on what’s changed — and what still needs to be done.Learn more about Better Buying at cascale.org/tools-programs/better-buyingVisit Under Armour at www.underarmour.comProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

Today, supply chains are more complex than ever. But that doesn’t mean they have to be difficult to navigate. That’s why our guest, Lukas Puender, co-founded Retraced, an online platform that connects thousands of apparel suppliers and brands and allows them to seamlessly share their supply chain data. More data also means more transparency, a key component of sustainability. Learn more about Retraced at retraced.comCheck out Marc O’Polo’s sweatshirts here: www.marc-o-polo.comProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

Sustainability isn’t only about climate — it’s also about people. In this episode, John Morrison, CEO of the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and author of The Just Transition, explains why workers’ rights must also be at the center of sustainability efforts. He also shares what a “just transition” to a sustainable industry looks like, with measures that ensure no one is left behind.Learn more about the IHRB at ihrb.orgProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

On Source of Good, we go beyond the label of your favorite products to show you all the ingenious ways they are being made better for the environment, better for people, and better for our future.Season 3 comes out on Tuesday, September 30th! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Today, instead of a regular Source of Good episode, we're sharing one from another show we think you'll love. Sustainability Defined looks at what’s working to address the world’s most critical environmental and social challenges, by tackling one concept (and one bad joke) at a time. In this episode, hosts Cecilia Rios and Nethra Rajendran dive into the chocolate supply chain, which is just as complicated as those we talk about on Source of Good – and, similarly, not always sweet.If you like what you hear, subscribe to Sustainability Defined here: sustainabilitydefined.comSeason 3 of Source of Good drops soon! Subscribe to this show to be notified as soon as it comes out. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

Manufacturers and brands excel at working together to create the products consumers love — so why hasn’t that same spirit of collaboration translated to decarbonizing their operations? Nguyen Thi Ngoc Minh, Senior Manager of Sustainability, Facility and Engineering at Hanesbrands, shows that it absolutely can. In this episode, she shares the inspiring story of how she’s spearheading collaborative efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions, both in her home country of Vietnam and across the globe.To learn more about Hanesbrands, visit hanes.com/corporateTo learn more about To The Finish Line, visit asiagarmenthub.net/resources/learnings-tools/to-the-finish-line-of-higg-fem-tflCheck out a classic Hanes white T-shirt here: hanes.com/products/hanes-classic-mens-white-crew-neck-t-shirt-p6/7870w6Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

Can your old pair of jeans fight climate change? Turns out—they can. In this episode, Dr. Jesse Daystar, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Cotton Incorporated, explains how cotton clothes can store carbon through regenerative agriculture, circularity, and a lifetime of TLC. It’s the science, strategy, and soul behind one of the world’s most iconic fibers.To learn more about Cotton Incorporated, visit cottoninc.comCheck out the Blue Jeans Go Green denim recycling program at bluejeansgogreen.orgProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.