Sustainability in Action
Solutions, lessons and definitions
The second UKFT Sustainability conference on 28 September in London will build on the success of the 2022 event by providing clear, industry-relevant help and guidance specifically for the UK textile industry. The speakers will offer advice on how to improve performance, measure and monitor progress, and communicate environmental credentials. The conference will give a clearer overview of the relevant environmental merits (or otherwise) of various fibres and certification schemes and an outline of the current landscape for sustainability legislation.
Scope & Audience
Sustainability is a very complex issue. It can also mean many different things with very different implications depending on the company type and where it sits in the supply chain. The first conference deliberately chose to focus solely on the UK textile manufacturing sector as its audience and did not open the event to retail – neither as guests or presenters.
While not ignoring the impact of fashion retail on the planet, UKFT firmly believes that focusing on helping the textile UK manufacturing industry will deliver both meaningful and measurable impact. The sector is overlooked in most mainstream sustainability discussions but the rewards could be significant. Helping the textile manufacturing sector better understand, measure and market sustainability credentials will see the sector increase sales both at home and abroad, leading in turn to greater employment in the sector.
Join us on 28 September in London.
Registration is now open for leaders in UK textile manufacturing. Space is limited so unfortunately we are unable to offer places for stakeholders from the wider UK textile industry. If you are from a business manufacturing textiles in the UK and wish to apply for a place, please contact info@ukft.org
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The 2023 programme
Explore the Sustainability in UK Textiles 2023 Draft Programme. Please note that the programme is still subject to changes
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Who will you meet?
Discover who is attending the 2023 edition of Sustainability in UK Textiles here
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M&S Sourcing Director on Sustainability in the Supply Chain
Monique Leeuwenburgh, Director of Sourcing, Technology and Sustainability at Marks & Spencer, will outline the retailer’s progress against its environmental and social goals
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Lessons learnt from STeP by OEKO-TEX certifying sustainable UK textile manufacturing
Sudbury Silk Mills is the first UK textile manufacturer to be awarded the OEKO-TEX STeP certification
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Achieving B-Corp certification with Johnstons of Elgin
Leaders from Johnstons of Elgin will outline their journey, passing on useful advice for companies considering embarking on the same route
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Inspired by aerospace: Moving John Smedley from craft to manufacture
Leaders from John Smedley will explain their journey of helping the longstanding knitwear manufacturer to tackle the issue of waste through production
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