Module 2: Sustainable business management in the fashion industry

The objective of the “Sustainable business management in the fashion industry” module is to introduce the learners to those this major concept, which englobes an introduction to theSustainablee Development Goals as well as to circular economy principles, that will reinforce the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of a fashion business. It is also aimed at providing strategic elements that can support the fashion company in the implementation of such policies at the business level.

By completing this module, on the one side, the learner will have a basic knowledge of what are the SDG of the UN, and the major policies related to sustainable development. We will review the dominant business models in the fashion industry, and then, the learner will have the ability to place that knowledge in a business context to integrate those sustainable and social elements in a company.

TOPICS FOR COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION

Provide here at least 2 topics that will be in the forum:

1. SDG and fashion industry: what can be done in line with SDG nº 8 (Decent work and economic growth) and nº9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure)?
2. Why is fast fashion out of fashion? Share your opinion