Explore of the intersection of fashion and sustainability in an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, the fashion industry stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. Source: Timberbiz
FSC Australia and New Zealand is delighted to announce an event to offer a deep dive into how sourcing FSC-certified forest-based fibres for garments and textiles can support positive environmental, social and economic outcomes, and provide consumers with the responsible choices they seek.
Insights include:
- The Vital Connection between Fashion and Forests
- Deep Dive: Successful Case Studies
- Interactive Session: Exploring opportunities for your organisation to support forest-friendly fashion
- FSC 101: The Meaning Behind the Label
- Circularity: Transitioning from Fossil-based to bio-based materials.
- A Call to Action: Overview of the Fashion Forever Green Pact and the Benefits of Becoming a Signatory
The sessions will be held in Melbourne on 21 May from 9am to 4pm at the Treetops Room at the Melbourne Museum, in Sydney on 5 June at Doltone House Tribute Museum Jones Bay Wharf and in Auckland on 25 June at GridAKL, Wynyard.
In Melbourne speakers will be:
- Step One: Greg Taylor, CEO and Founder
- Australian Sustainable Timbers: James Felton-Taylor, CEO and Owner
- Australian Fashion Council: Jaana Quaintance-James, CEO
- Hallmark Cards Australia and New Zealand: Lyndal Matthews, Product & Marketing Director
- SCS Global Services Regional Affiliate, Oceania: Nick Cappabianco, Director of Green Marketing Concepts
In Sydney, speakers will be:
- Step One: Greg Taylor, CEO and Founder
- Australian Sustainable Timbers: James Felton-Taylor, CEO and Owner
- Australian Fashion Council: Jaana Quaintance-James, CEO
- Winc: Linda Reid, Head of Marketing & Communications
- Global Mark: Emily Silberberg, Program Manager
In Auckland speakers will be:
- Step One: Greg Taylor, CEO and Founder
- Timberlands Pty Ltd: Colin Maunder, General Manager – Sustainability
- Fashion Council: Jaana Quaintance-James, CEO
- SAI Global: Brad Yow, Senior Business Development and Channel Manager, Business Assurance
To register for these events, contact FSC Australia and New Zealand at [email protected]
