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Fair Labor Association to join Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA

Issues Climate Change Health Safety & Environment

On June 3-4, 2026, FLA will join Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA in New York City. At the event, Vice President, Research and Development Tiffany Rogers will moderate the panel “Collapsing the E and S in ESG: Protecting workers’ rights in the push to net-zero,” on how companies should address climate impacts and heat stress in supply chains.

The Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA convenes 230+ leaders changing the apparel industry – brands, retailers, suppliers, innovators, policymakers and more – for two days of practical insights and engaging discussion on how sustainability can drive long-term, strategic business value.

Register to attend — use code FLA10 to get an exclusive 10% discount on passes.

This year’s themes

Leadership and governance

What does strong leadership look like in a volatile landscape? Explore how C-suite alignment, stakeholder engagement, and internal culture-building can turn sustainability from a moral value-add into a long-term core business strategy.

Decarbonization as innovation

Where can supply chains unlock the biggest gains toward net zero? Discover how collaboration, low-impact materials, shared investments, and collective infrastructure can transform decarbonisation into a source of innovation and growth.

A just transition

Whose perspectives are missing from climate strategy? From farmers to factory workers and waste pickers, discuss how partnerships across the value chain can ensure equity, support business continuity and stakeholder trust in the transition.

Transparency and accountability

Regulation may spark data disclosure, but leadership lies in going further. Examine how traceability, credible reporting, and open communication can build trust, strengthen partnerships, and demonstrate genuine progress.

Circularity, market redesign and impact

What does a truly circular textiles industry look like in practice? Assess how new business models, evolving consumer behaviour, and scaled use of textile-to-textile recycling can move the sector from pilot projects to real systemic change.

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