Flourish is collaborating with Bath Spa University to share our knowledge with anyone in the fashion sector taking on new ESG responsibilities, or who is keen to develop the skills they need to move into a new role. This course would also suit communications or marketing professionals looking to underpin their practice with ESG knowledge. Maybe someone in your business would benefit from a comprehensive introduction to these fashion relevant ESG topics?
Over a friendly, informal, and interactive two-day course, we cover a broad range of essential fashion ESG topics.
The course is hosted by Louise McCabe and Tara Luckman, with contributions from experts in specific fields such as human rights, charity partnerships, inclusive marketing, and circular technologies. The following is an outline of the schedule (subject to alteration):
MODULE 1
An introduction to ESG and the fashion landscape, priorities for fashion companies and the characteristics of a robust ESG programme.
MODULE 2
People and human rights – looking at ethical trade and social risks in supply chains, modern slavery reporting and responding to a labour crisis
MODULE 3
Fashion and the Environment – looking at the range of impacts on the planet, mapping and understanding them for your business, taking action on your risks
MODULE 4
Sustainable materials – a deep dive into the impacts from fashion materials, recognising good practice, establishing a clear sourcing position, and supporting your work with product claims whilst avoiding greenwash
MODULE 5
Creating positive social change – using marketing and communications opportunities to influence positive social change, understanding cultural issues in fashion and what to do when it goes wrong
MODULE 6
Looking forward – opportunities in textile circularity, innovation, inclusive products, and marketing with future state and circular economy reflections.
Those who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Bath Spa University and can also gain a certificate in Carbon Literacy by completing a 3-4 hour online module included with the course.
