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Fashion Value Chain
5 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Intertextile Shanghai Autumn Champions Sustainable Fashion
As the textile industry deepens its commitment to sustainability, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition (Sept 2–4, 2025) will spotlight the latest in eco-innovation, including biodegradable fibres, waterless dyeing, and globally aligned certifications. The event reaffirms its position as a critical hub for fostering sustainability across the apparel value chain. With fashion contributing to nearly 10% of global carbon emissions, the fair provides a platform for dialogue and discovery around net-zero targets, circularity, and green technologies. One of its major features, the Econogy Hub, will return with a robust exhibitor lineup—featuring sustainability leaders like GOTS, Hohenstein, TESTEX, Bureau Veritas, and newcomers like bluesign, Itochu Corporation, and Control Union. The Econogy Check, a stringent third-party verification tool, continues to guide buyers toward certified sustainable offerings. Verified companies, such as Lenzing (Austria), Birla Cellulose (India), Toray (Japan), and Reda (Italy), benefit from inclusion in the Econogy Finder, which simplifies sourcing of transparent and traceable solutions. Returning exhibitor Birla Cellulose's Gunjan Tarika highlighted that today's buyers demand not just affordability and quality, but products with measurable environmental impact, particularly in carbon and water metrics. Similarly, new visitors like Ricky Osborne of Jatu Clothing valued the Econogy Check for speeding up trust-building with clients focused on verified sustainability claims. Co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the event will run alongside Yarn Expo Autumn, CHIC, and PH Value, covering the entire apparel textile value chain under one roof.
Fibre2Fashion
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Hohenstein releases 2024 Sustainability Report, sets 2025 goals
Responsible action is a defining value for Hohenstein, a global testing and research provider. Their 2024 Sustainability Report provides transparency through documented progress and detailed insights into how sustainability is embedded. It covers both the existing sustainability measures at the German headquarters and the company's goals for 2025 and beyond. The direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) of all its locations worldwide were recorded for the first time. Hohenstein's 2024 Sustainability Report highlights its commitment to environmental, social, and corporate responsibility. Key actions include emissions tracking, a new CHP and solar system, EMAS implementation, and high employee satisfaction. The company aims to strengthen sustainability and support clients in navigating evolving EU regulations. Hohenstein sees ecological, social and economic sustainability as success factors for the future and has taken important action over the past year: Environmental : In addition to a new combined heat and power plant, the photovoltaic system was installed at the headquarters. An environmental team and the newly appointed environmental officer are supporting the introduction of the environmental management system in accordance with EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme). Future reduction targets and measures will be developed based on the greenhouse gas emissions recorded comprehensively for the first time. : In addition to a new combined heat and power plant, the photovoltaic system was installed at the headquarters. An environmental team and the newly appointed environmental officer are supporting the introduction of the environmental management system in accordance with EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme). Future reduction targets and measures will be developed based on the greenhouse gas emissions recorded comprehensively for the first time. Social : Through support, training and transparent exchange, Hohenstein is working to implement respectful cooperation with all of the global employees. The balance of work and private life also remains a focus. An internal satisfaction survey shows that 85% of employees are satisfied or very satisfied with Hohenstein as an employer. Most of the improvements that employees suggested in the survey have been implemented. : Through support, training and transparent exchange, Hohenstein is working to implement respectful cooperation with all of the global employees. The balance of work and private life also remains a focus. An internal satisfaction survey shows that 85% of employees are satisfied or very satisfied with Hohenstein as an employer. Most of the improvements that employees suggested in the survey have been implemented. Corporate Governance: Hohenstein management creates a motivating work environment by promoting autonomy, meaning and expertise. Regular colloquia and HR consultations were expanded to include additional formats for communicating with management and increase the exchange. The Sustainable Development team was expanded. Hohenstein has been implementing various measures to protect the environment and conserve resources for decades. This was confirmed by external KEFF+Check in 2024. Next year, the high level is to be further optimized as part of the EMAS introduction. 'Sustainability and the responsible use of our planet's resources are a matter of course for us,' explains CEO Dr. Stefan Droste. 'The increasing number of extreme weather events around the world clearly shows that every individual is called upon to contribute to safeguarding our common future. For this reason, environmental and climate protection is a top priority at Hohenstein.' The family-owned company wants to take responsibility, not only in its own sustainable actions, but also as a reliable partner for its customers: '2024 was characterized by new regulations; in the EU alone, numerous directives were adopted, but in some cases their introduction was postponed and their content is still being finalized,' explains Katja Hetzer, Sustainability Development Manager at Hohenstein. 'We support our clients in developing a solid strategic direction and selecting suitable measures. Thanks to our expertise in various specialist areas, we cover many aspects, not only for the fulfilment of corporate due diligence obligations, but also for sustainable product development.' Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
