"「繊維産業のサステナビリティに関する検討会」報告書を取りまとめました" 12 July 2021

[Japanese-to-English translation: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]

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This report recommends the following initiatives in order to promote sustainability in the textile industry.

• Environmental considerations

(1) Formulation of guidelines on environmentally friendly design

(2) Establishment of a recall system

(3) Raising consumer awareness

• Responsible supply chain management

(1) Conduct due diligence

(2) Improve the environment for obtaining international certification

(3) Support for foreign technical interns

• Gender Equality

(1) Establishment of a public-private roundtable

(2) Presentation of role models to the younger generation

• Supply structure

(1) Use of digital technology

(2) Promotion of customer-centered business development

(3) Reform of production process

• Promotion of digitalization

(1) Promotion of understanding among management

(2) Dissemination of good practices

(3) Dissemination of support measures

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