As 2021 comes to a close, let us look back at the highlights of PFI Fareast and see what we have achieved together.
Dear PFI community,
2021 has been a year full of challenges but also possibilities for all businesses due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies have employed different strategies to tackle and overcome hardship. In response to changes in the world economy and market landscape, as well as the demand for sustainability, PFI Fareast prioritizes and promotes innovation internally and across global supply chains, through optimising supply chain traceability and digitalisation.
PFI has organised virtual events this year which have been highly regarded by our attendees. These online events have brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, including industry leaders, brands, NGOs, thought leaders, associations and more, to exchange insights, allowing every party to gain a better understanding of various perspectives.
As part of the solution, PFI is well-prepared to walk with the fashion industry and better improve and support businesses with their ventures. We will take on a new look to set the tone for sustainability within the industry. Stay tuned with us!
uncover the business opportunities ahead of others.
PFI Fareast in Asia
This year, PFI Fareast continues to grow and uphold the goal of driving sustainability and ensuring the highest quality standards in the fashion industry.
We have…
Relocated our headquarter in Hong Kong
Advanced virtual meeting facilities and additional office areas better accommodate our growing team and enable us to achieve digital adoption.
Introduced RMC 2.0 to encourage sustainable manufacturing
With the updated requirements of RMC 2.0, we now certify a wider range of recycled products, communicating brands and manufacturers’ sustainability efforts to the public.
Launched garment inspection service in China and Vietnam
PFI Fareast announces its inspection service has expanded to the garment sector.
Event Highlights
We’ve co-organised virtual events throughout this year to complement our focus on fostering and accelerating sustainability production and digitalisation in the fashion industry. fashion world, not least the quest for sustainability.
Virtual carbon-neutral summit
9th Global Footwear Sustainability Summit 2021
Potential impacts, opportunities and challenges followed by the implementation of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act were evaluated and discussed at the conference.
Virtual carbon-neutral summit
9th Global Footwear Sustainability Summit 2021
Key industrial insights and sustainable solutions were covered and discussed by over 20 industrial experts.
PFI experts at events in 2021
PFI experts have actively engaged in various industry events this year, aiming to share our knowledge and expertise with industry players so that we can cultivate a more sustainable fashion industry together.
Featured article
ECO Label & RMC – meeting the demand for practical sustainability certification
With increasing sustainability concerns and standards, PFI’s ECO Label and Recycled Material Certification enable businesses to accomplish and convey their sustainability goals through different practical solutions.
Our insights and thinking
As a leading provider of sustainable supply chain solutions, we offer our insights and thought leadership on key trends, global events and market landscape, aiming to raise people’s awareness toward sustainability and drive sustainability in both fashion and footwear industries.
Digitalisation spurs supply chain transparency
By Kelly Cooper | June 23, 2021
Consumers’ increasing concerns over the ethical and environmental practice of brands have driven businesses to reshape their marketing positions to include sustainability. Supply chain transparency and digitalisation are at the centre of this. Read the article to know the key to win over consumers’ confidence.
Legislation promises to move fashion industry towards greater transparency
By Kelly Cooper | August 6, 2021
Legislating transparency in global supply chains and the why we need it.
The role of quality assurance in the fashion industry
By Melanie Fuerch | May 14, 2021
Sustainability is driving changes in the textile industry. The requirements for good shoes and textiles need to be adapted in this context. Here are the insights into the new definition of quality.
