PVH

Indirect employment by companies in their supply chain supports numerous livelihoods^1;p7. However, around 152 million (Mn) children and 25 Mn adults are trapped in forced labour worldwide^2;p5. Close to 4.1Mn people are victims of state-imposed f...

One fundamental human right is clothing because it allows one to go to work, socialize, be educated, and be protected from the environment¹. Clothes must be considered as part of the standards of quality living and realization¹. In the US, the ave...

In landfills, clothes emit methane and pollute local soil and water while decomposing, risking environmental health¹. Approximately 100 billion (Bn) garments bought every year are thrown out, which is close to 92 million tonnes (Mn t) of material ...

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations¹. Corporate taxes acco...

About 785 million (Mn) people do not have access to basic drinking water services¹, while 2.7 billion (Bn) people are experiencing water scarcity at least a month in a year². The world's total water demand is 4,600 Bn m³ at present³. Prolonged wat...

Around 3.32 billion people are employed globally as of 2022¹. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy². It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending³. It reduces poverty by providing soc...

Cotton is often used in the textile industry more than other natural fibers, and it accounts for about 30% of all fiber used in the sector². The world produces 24.5 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of cotton every year¹. Conventional cotton production and ...

Racial discrimination is a differential treatment of people based on their race which negatively affects their socioeconomic status and self-esteem¹. A diverse workforce promotes a richer learning experience and team unity². In the US apparel indu...

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, a company needs 40-60% of either gender^1;p12. Women’s underrepresentation negatively affects their earning negotiations, promotions, hiring, etc., impacting their stand in society². In the fashion sector, w...

In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO₂e¹. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, an annual GHG emission reduction of 7.6% is required². The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is ca...