The Weekly Briefing - 16 November

Our policy researcher Hilary Marsh presents a roundup of the week’s fashion headlines…

BBC News

Shein suppliers’ workers doing 75-hour week, finds probe

Swiss advocacy organisation Public Eye has released research suggesting that some workers are doing 75-hour weeks, three shifts per day, with only one day off a month. Shein has stated they will investigate once provided with the report. Read.

The Independent

COP26: British Designers Showcase Sustainable Practices in Fashion Show

The British Fashion Council hosted an event in partnership with GREAT at COP26, with British brands using the opportunity to demonstrate how they’re innovating to address carbon emissions. Read.

WIRED

The Fashion Industry Could Reduce Emissions - If It Wanted To

An in depth look at what is required to reduce carbon emissions throughout the supply chains, and the need for brands and retailers to commit and financially support suppliers to help make these changes. Read.

The Guardian

Are clothes made from recycled materials really more sustainable?

With a drastic increase in brands supplying clothes made from recycled materials, as part of their sustainability collections, it's worth remembering that this does not make these items impact free and to remain wary of greenwashing. Read.