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“ Trust, open discussions and willingness to find a common ground are the key enablers of this initiative.”
A collective path forward The Fashion Pact’ s Decarbonisation Accelerator marks a turning point for fashion’ s fragmented supply chain.
Its first milestone – the harmonised supplier questionnaire – may seem technical, but it does signal wider change.
“ The clearer questions help us provide more accurate information and see where we can improve,” Lucia Mantero, Product Development Director of Mantero, says.“ Most importantly, this shared approach strengthens collaboration and trust between suppliers and brands, making sustainability progress more meaningful.”
As regulations tighten and expectations rise, the industry’ s need for unity has never been more urgent.
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