International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

E-ISSN: 2582-2160     Impact Factor: 9.24

A Widely Indexed Open Access Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Bi-monthly Scholarly International Journal

Call for Paper Volume 7, Issue 1 (January-February 2025) Submit your research before last 3 days of February to publish your research paper in the issue of January-February.

Integrating Sustainable Practices in the Global Apparel Supply Chain for Environmental and Social Impact

Author(s) Kosalee Thameera Galkaduwa
Country United States
Abstract The challenges affecting the global apparel business include emissions of greenhouse gases, textile waste management, and unexcepted standards of labour. This paper looks at how adopting certain key concepts in sustainability like ethical sourcing, circular economy and carbon management can reduce such effects. The research critically assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of concepts such as the Triple Bottom Line, and Sustainable Supply Chain Management by considering best practices from, for instance, Patagonia and Adidas and has also considered system-level factors such as the lack of progressive legislation and high costs. Research findings show that circular production systems, engaging with stakeholders, and a comprehensible supply chain are strategic for sustainability. There has been some progress towards resolving the issues of worker exploitation but several problems remain when it comes to confronting demand from consumers for fast fashion. This paper adds to the knowledge pool by offering strategies that can be replicated on a large scale for global implementation and reiterates the call for international cooperation in addressing challenges in the apparel industry.
Keywords Sustainable Supply Chain, Circular Economy, Ethical Sourcing, Carbon Management, Apparel Industry.
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 3, Issue 2, March-April 2021
Published On 2021-03-02
Cite This Integrating Sustainable Practices in the Global Apparel Supply Chain for Environmental and Social Impact - Kosalee Thameera Galkaduwa - IJFMR Volume 3, Issue 2, March-April 2021. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2021.v03i02.35249
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2021.v03i02.35249
Short DOI https://doi.org/g82h5v

Share this