Fashion and Textile Sustainability Compliance, Governance and Regulation

This book examines the critical intersection of sustainability compliance, governance and regulatory frameworks within the global fashion and textile industry. It explores how environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles are driving compliance practices across the entire fashion value chain, starting from raw material sourcing to end‑of‑life management. It also covers the certification pathways, pollution control innovations, circular economy compliance and ethical labour standards that shape contemporary sustainable fashion practices.Features• Explores the evolution of ESG integration in fashion compliance with historical context and current applications.• Presents real‑world case studies from developing countries highlighting practical implementation of sustainability compliance measures.• Analyses the effectiveness of voluntary certification systems alongside mandatory regulations across global markets.• Investigates circular economy compliance mechanisms that address waste management and extended producer responsibility.• Delivers insights into future regulatory trends including the role of AI and data analytics in monitoring sustainability performance.• Offers student tasks and activities that can be used by professors in a classroom setting, available as a free download directly from the book’s product page.This book is intended for fashion and textile professionals, sustainability managers, researchers and students seeking practical guidance on fashion sustainability and compliance.