The Royal Society of the Arts (RSA) calls for new measures to turn the tide in fast fashion, including a tax on virgin plastics used in clothing, a ban on marketing petrochemical-derived clothing, and a commission to prepare for the future of fashion. As part of the Regenerative Futures Programme, the RSA has completed a […]
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Measuring the Fashion’s Sustainability Gap
The Business of Fashion (BOF) analysed the performance of 15 of fashion’s largest companies against environmental and social targets. The Index takes stock of the progress made, identifies shortcomings and lays out a clear framework for future advancements to meet climate and sustainable development goals over the next decade and beyond. The report presents targets […]
Business R&D in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre (PEC) published a briefing on how Research and Development (R&D) remains a primary focus of innovation in policy. The UK Government has a target to invest 2.4% of GDP in R&D by 2027 (UK R&D Roadmap). However, without the right tools to measure R&D and have effective policies […]