The H&M Foundation commits €9 million to phase two of the Oporajita collective impact initiative, enhancing just climate transition in Bangladesh's textile sector. This phase focuses on empowering women workers, decarbonisation and resilience, advocating for social equity within fashion's climate agenda.
A textile recycling project in Bengaluru, India, has expanded from a pilot to 12 cities, addressing textile waste and supporting waste pickers. Promoting inclusive circularity and climate resilience, it reached 55% of its diversion target ahead of schedule. The initiative is part of Saamuhika Shakti and is developed by Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF) and implemented by Hasiru Dala.
The H&M Foundation has joined the Schwab Foundation’s Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, aiming to foster collaboration on sustainable innovations in the textile industry. The initiative supports social equity and resilient models to address the climate crisis through collective action.
Nine Indian startups received recognition for their innovative solutions enhancing inclusive circularity, transforming waste into value, and providing social upliftment through job creation and empowerment. The initiative, supported by H&M Foundation through Saamuhika Shakti, focuses on environmental sustainability and social responsibility in the textile industry.
