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What does it take to turn sustainability from a long-term aspiration into measurable business strategy? Emily Gigot, director of sustainability at SanMar explains how one of the world’s largest suppliers of blank apparel is embedding sustainability across its operations — from factory engagement and Higg FEM adoption to Better Buying transparency and science-based climate targets. Emily shares why collaboration matters, how supplier feedback is shaping purchasing practices, and why sustainability teams should think more like a pit crew than a solo driver to keep goals on track.SanMar: www.sanmar.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.

As the consumer goods industry races to make good on decarbonization targets, Dr. Delman Lee, Vice Chair of TAL Apparel Limited and a longtime Cascale Board Member, has thoughts. In this episode, he demonstrates how sustainability can evolve from a compliance exercise into a company’s core purpose. He also reflects on the realities of decarbonization, the business case for strategies like solar, why responsible purchasing practices are critical, and the possibilities AI could bring to waste reduction. TAL Apparel: www.talapparel.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.

Komar’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Dr. Thiwanka De Fonseka, explains how the company turns sustainability from a checkbox into measurable impact. By aligning teams, engaging suppliers, and using Higg Index data to inform decisions, Komar is building a more collaborative and accountable approach to supply chain sustainability. In this episode, we explore what it takes to move beyond compliance and put real change into practice. If the building blocks are there, why isn’t this standard practice yet? Listen to find out.Komar: komarbrands.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.

Busana Apparel Group turns 50 with a clear philosophy: think in generations. In this episode, CEO Sunil Shewakramani breaks down how the company prioritizes worker wellbeing while raising the bar on environmental performance. We also explore what it would take to scale collaboration across the consumer goods industry. Busana Apparel Group: www.busanagroup.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.

Levi's is a pioneer in more than just denim. In this episode, Jennifer DuBuisson, Senior Director of Sustainability at Levi Strauss & Co., explains how the company's Water<Less® innovation became the industry standard for water reduction. Now, the heritage brand’s 2030 Beyond the Blue strategy is raising the bar even further, while their Wear Longer Project teaches Gen Z about emotional durability through mending. To learn more about Levi Strauss & Co., visit www.levistrauss.comBeyond The Blue 2030 Water Strategy: www.levistrauss.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LSCo_Water-Strategy-2030_Final.pdfWear Longer Project: www.levistrauss.com/wearlongerprojectProduced 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.

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.

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.