FSC Fashion Roundtable Sessions

Join us for an exploration of the intersection of fashion and sustainability! In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, the fashion industry stands at a pivotal moment of transformation.

April 22, 2024

Embracing this momentum, FSC Australia and New Zealand are delighted to announce that this exclusive event will offer a deep dive into how sourcing FSC-certified forest-based fibres for garments and textiles can support positive environmental, social and economic outcomes, and provide consumers with the responsible choices they seek.

Insights include:

The Vital Connection between Fashion and Forests
Deep Dive: Successful Case Studies
Interactive Session: Exploring opportunities for your organisation to support forest-friendly fashion
FSC 101: The Meaning Behind the Label
Circularity: Transitioning from Fossil-based to bio-based materials.
A Call to Action: Overview of the Fashion Forever Green Pact and the Benefits of Becoming a Signatory

Meet the Fashion Roundtable Session Hosts

Meet the Guest Presenters

Melbourne, Australia:

Step One: Greg Taylor, CEO and Founder
Australian Sustainable Timbers: James Felton-Taylor, CEO and Owner
Australian Fashion Council: Jaana Quaintance-James, CEO
Hallmark Cards Australia and New Zealand: Lyndal Matthews, Product & Marketing Director
SCS Global Services Regional Affiliate, Oceania: Nick Cappabianco, Dirctor of Green Marketing Concepts

Sydney, Australia:

Step One: Greg Taylor, CEO and Founder
Australian Sustainable Timbers: James Felton-Taylor, CEO and Owner
Australian Fashion Council: Jaana Quaintance-James, CEO
Winc: Linda Reid, Head of Marketing & Communications
Global Mark: Emily Silberberg, Program Manager

Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand:

Step One: Greg Taylor, CEO and Founder
Timberlands Pty Ltd: Colin Maunder, General Manager - Sustainability
Australian Fashion Council: Jaana Quaintance-James, CEO
SAI Global: Brad Yow, Senior Business Development and Channel Manager, Business Assurance

To register for these events, kindly contact FSC Australia and New Zealand at info@au.fsc.org.

Please be aware that these sessions cater to fashion industry organisations, from manufacturing to retail, seeking to better understand the environmental and social impacts of sourcing forest-based fibres for garments and textiles.