Source of Good

To kick off Season 4, we're diving in on the topic at the forefront of global apparel industry conversations: EU sustainability regulation. Our guest Marina Prados Espínola, director of policy coordination & stakeholder engagement at the Policy Hub, gives us the inside scoop on what's current and coming for eco-design, waste regulation, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and more.To learn more about The Policy Hub, visit policyhub.orgCheck the EU policy map here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/policy-hub_eu-environmentomnibus-innovation-activity-7371575192537534464-ysayProduced 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 we talk about sustainability is just as important as whether we talk about it at all. Anne-Laure Descours, former Chief Sourcing Officer of Puma and current board member at Gildan, has spent decades identifying and closing gaps within the apparel industry. Today, she explains why sustainability isn't just good for people and the planet – it’s good for business. Check out Anne-Laure’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-laure-descours-6396ba4Learn more about Puma’s RE:FIBRE program: https://about.puma.com/en/circularity/refibre 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.

David Forsgate grew up in the apparel industry, and one of the lasting lessons he learned while watching his father Brian run the sourcing company ERALDA was this: nothing beats building trust through face-to-face relationships with clients, suppliers, and workers. Now serving as ERALDA's Chief Representative Officer, David shares what that people-first approach looks like amid increasingly complicated and automated supply chains.Learn more about ERALDA at eralda.comCheck out Eileen Fisher here: www.eileenfisher.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.

Have you ever heard of "emotionally durable" gear? We hadn't either, until this conversation with Greg Gausewitz, Senior Manager of Sustainability at REI Co-op, who explained how falling in love with your sleeping bag can maximize its positive impact. In this episode, join us to explore how to implement physical and emotional durability in product design, and how REI's new partnership with circularity trailblazer Ambercycle could impact the wider consumer goods industry.Check out the REI Magma 15 Sleeping Bag here: https://www.rei.com/product/228704/rei-co-op-magma-15-sleeping-bagLearn more about REI’s partnership with Ambercycle here: https://www.rei.com/newsroom/article/rei-co-op-and-ambercycle-reach-three-year-agreement-to-scale-regenerated-polyesterProduced 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.

Rather than chasing silver bullets, Jayanth Kashyap, Investment Lead at the Good Fashion Fund, explains how this first-of-its-kind initiative helps shift the textile and apparel industry by financing practical, high-impact production technologies in Asia — including a $4.5 million investment to modernize equipment and expand solar capacity at Pratibha Syntex.Learn more about Good Fashion Fund at goodfashionfund.comCheck out Pratibha Syntex here at pratibhasyntex.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.

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.

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.