FAQs

When and why have you decided to collaborate in this way?

For some time now a number of the organisations represented in the Fashion Conveners have already been sharing information, ideas and even working together on joint projects. The idea of the Fashion Conveners is to formalise this invaluable network of leading organisations to better leverage capabilities and identify opportunities to accelerate our collective and individual work. 

What are the main goals of the Fashion Conveners?

The Fashion Conveners works together to reduce redundancy and fragmentation to make it easier for actors across the value chain to accelerate the adoption of more sustainable practices leveraging our network to accelerate the changes our industry needs to ensure an inclusive sustainable future for all. 

What is the added value of this collaboration in participating for each organization?

Being part of the network enables the participating organisations to better leverage collective knowledge, skills and capabilities to accelerate the individual work of each organisation, whilst identifying opportunities to reduce duplicative effort and capitalize on collective action.

Will there be any formal changes for existing members, or partners, of each organization?

There are no planned or foreseen changes for existing members, or partners for each organization in relation specifically to the work of the Fashion Conveners.

Will there be cost savings for existing members, or partners, of each organization?

There are no immediate cost savings identified, although it is the intent and expectation of the Conveners that by identifying and working on opportunities to reduce duplication of efforts, there will be material benefits for all actors within the industry.

What is the added value of this collaboration for existing members, or partners, of each organization?

Being part of the network enables the participating organizations to better leverage collective knowledge, skills and capabilities to accelerate the individual work of each organization, while identifying opportunities to reduce duplicative effort and capitalize on collective action.

Will this result in any formal agreements, partnerships, or mergers?

Any bilateral , or multilateral agreements or partnerships, following on from discussions of the Conveners, will be undertaken solely by the individual organizations involved and will not be the responsibility of the Conveners.

How is the Fashion Conveners funded?

The Fashion Conveners follows a low-cost, light touch model for collaboration, with general management and operational expenses being funded by a small administrative fee provided equally by each convening organization.

Are there any concrete actions or initiatives planned by the Fashion Conveners?

The core primary action being undertaken by the Conveners at this stage is to work on how to better facilitate the leveraging of collective knowledge, skills and capabilities to accelerate the individual work of each organization, whilst identifying opportunities to reduce duplicative effort and capitalize on collective action. As such opportunities are identified they will be communicated either by the Conveners or by the individual organizations engaging in collaborative activities.

Can other organizations join the Fashion Conveners? 

Industry groups and organizations with aligned goals, and commitments to the Conveners goals and way of working are welcome to enquire about joining. A set of criteria for joining is in the process of being developed.

What is the process for joining?

For further information on engaging with the Fashion Conveners please contact: 

Leigh Anne Statuto at lstatuto@fordham.edu

How can my organization support the work of the Fashion Conveners? 

For further information on engaging with the Fashion Conveners please contact: 

Leigh Anne Statuto at lstatuto@fordham.edu

What kind of resources will be provided

To begin with a website has been created including members profiles, industry events and a resources section which will include a summary of each organization’s core activities and value offerings. Further resources will be identified and made available as appropriate.

How will the work of the Fashion Conveners inform policy?  

While many of the partner organizations that form the Fashion Conveners work to guide, develop, and draft policy, the coalition itself does not intend to do so collectively at this time. Rather, partner organizations will have the benefit of the expertise and support of the group to further their individual prospects.

Will the Fashion Conveners be focusing on any specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. If so, which ones?

The Fashion Conveners have not at this stage identified specific UN SDGs, though it is envisaged that the alignment on industry metrics, frameworks, performance standards will have a direct impact on the delivery of the UN SDGs. Further updates and details will be made available as the network develops its cooperation.

As a member of one of the organizations can you confirm what data and information will be shared and leveraged? 

The Fashion Conveners will only be sharing data and information which is publicly available, or which has been aggregated to ensure anonymity. All relevant and applicable data protection laws will be strictly adhered to.

What key metrics, frameworks, performance standards are the Fashion Conveners aligning?

As part of the ongoing collaboration of the Fashion Conveners a number of key metrics, frameworks, performance standards will be identified for the Convening organizations to work on , these will be focused on global industry standards, specifically looking to find opportunities to reduce duplication around topics covering, core climate challenges, protection and respect for people, circular and regenerative systems. Further specific information will be provided as this work develops.