ENA Sectors 2024-07-26 16:30:06 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jul 26 (KNN)</strong> The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has partnered with the Fair Wear Foundation to prepare Indian textile exporters for the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Enacted in May 2024, the CSDDD mandates European companies to implement comprehensive human rights and environmental due diligence across global supply chains.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">CITI Chairman Rakesh Mehra highlighted the directive's transformative potential for the Indian textile sector, emphasising the opportunity to meet global standards and address industry challenges.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A capacity-building workshop was held in Surat on July 24, 2024, covering key aspects of the CSDDD, including brand obligations, environmental responsibilities, and chemical compliance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event featured insights from industry experts and introduced participants to various sustainability certifications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative represents a proactive approach by the Indian textile industry to align with global sustainability standards and strengthen its international market position. A follow-up workshop is scheduled for July 26, 2024, in Coimbatore.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">By embracing the CSDDD, Indian manufacturers aim to enhance their negotiation leverage and better understand risks and opportunities in the global textile trade.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 38756 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/indian-textile-industry-prepares-for-eu-sustainability-directive 2024-07-26 16:30:06 knnindia.co.in