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forests are the main body and important resources of terrestrial ecosystems, and are an important ecological guarantee for human survival and development. with the continuous deepening of the industrial application of forest resources, including the promotion of forest-based fibers in the textile and clothing industry, the sustainable use and protection of forest resources has become a hot topic of worldwide attention. as a prestigious international forest sustainable management certification organization, the forest stewardship council (fsc) is leading global forest management activities into a new era of sustainability and green development with its strict standards and systems and far-reaching influence.

on august 27, at the "forests together, fashion evergreen" sustainable textile forum held in shanghai, the forest stewardship council (fsc) china office, together with the social responsibility office of the china national textile and apparel council, and representatives of leading industry companies explored the green genes of forest-based fibers, a new textile material, and a new model of promoting sustainable development through collaboration across the entire industry chain. they also conducted an in-depth analysis of the key role of fsc in promoting the sustainable growth of forest-based fibers and the importance of multi-party cooperation. the event was hosted by dr. liang xiaohui, chief researcher of the social responsibility office of the china national textile and apparel council.

a common goal: a sustainable and better future

at present, china's textile industry is vigorously developing new quality productivity based on scientific and technological productivity, cultural productivity and green productivity. based on this, from which aspects will fsc start to better meet the needs of chinese partners, inspire and promote broader industry and social participation, and work together to accelerate the sustainable and high-quality development of forest-based fibers?

"fsc shoulders the important mission of promoting sustainable forest management, especially in the textile industry, where fsc's social responsibility is given special significance." wang qinghua, executive director of fsc china, said that fsc plays an indispensable and positive role in promoting the sustainable development of the textile product value chain. this event, jointly organized by fsc and the social responsibility office of the china national textile and apparel council, is dedicated to building a cooperation platform, bringing together the strength of enterprises and social organizations, and using the platform as a medium to enlighten consumers to recognize the impact of consumer choices on the supply chain and the key role these choices play in addressing sustainable challenges. wang qinghua said that fsc hopes to create an overall action with extensive participation from the entire industry, so that every consumer can become a force to promote sustainable development and work together to create a greener and more sustainable future.

since 2005, the china national textile and apparel council has been vigorously promoting the creation of sustainable industry standards and improving the responsibility and sustainable management capabilities of industry enterprises. on the other hand, it has also actively promoted cooperation with all upstream and downstream participants in the textile and apparel supply chain in the fields of social responsibility and sustainability. in 2021, the china national textile and apparel council issued the "guiding opinions on green development of the textile industry during the 14th five-year plan period", pointing out that the textile industry is a green industry and that establishing a green, low-carbon recycling system is the key to the high-quality development of the industry. this coincides with the core values ​​of fsc, and together they work to build a more sustainable and environmentally friendly textile ecosystem.

"china's textile industry is gradually moving towards sustainable development, setting a good example for the global textile industry." yan yan, vice president of the china national textile and apparel council and director of the social responsibility office, pointed out in his speech that the sustainable development of forest-based fibers is of decisive significance for promoting the industry's transformation towards green and low-carbon development. against the backdrop of increasing demands for social responsibility and sustainability in global trade, the entire textile industry supply chain needs to work together to produce safe, organic, recyclable and recyclable products by using responsible and traceable raw materials, following low-pollution, low-cost and traceable production processes, and through ethical and fair production methods.

in order to form an effective joint force to promote the sustainable development of the forest-based fiber industry chain, fsc china and the social responsibility office of the china national textile and apparel council signed a memorandum of cooperation at the meeting. the two sides will jointly promote and popularize sustainable forestry resource solutions and social responsibility initiatives related to the textile industry, jointly carry out research and seminars on forest-based fiber sustainability, and cooperate to promote the implementation and promotion of best practices in related fields. chen xinwei, president of the china chemical fiber association, zheng yanli, director of fsc asia pacific, and the guests witnessed the signing of the memorandum of cooperation.

from forest to wardrobe, building a fully reliable textile supply chain

li xiaoxia, manager of the sustainable development department of yibin siliya group co., ltd., elaborated in depth on the positive impact of fsc certification on corporate brand image and social responsibility. through close cooperation with fsc, siliya group ensures its sustainability in raw material procurement, while better demonstrating its industry leadership in product innovation. it is worth mentioning that siliya's environmentally friendly products - circulose® recycled pulp made from yisaier®, and the t2t project - self-made recycled pulp to develop recycled fiber products, both reflect the company's commitment to environmentally friendly products. looking to the future, li xiaoxia said that the company plans to reduce carbon emissions per unit product by 30% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2055. this ambitious goal not only demonstrates siliya's firm determination to protect the environment, but also reflects its active actions and foresight in the global sustainable development process.

as a leading manufacturer of man-made cellulose fibers from natural and sustainable sources, birla fiber's products focus on sustainability, circularity and closed-loop manufacturing processes. due to its high degree of backward integration, the company has a competitive advantage in an integrated business model. suraj bahirwani, birla fiber's global sales director, mentioned that through the blockchain technology greentrack, the company's products have achieved full traceability from forests to fashion, ensuring the environmental friendliness of the products and actively fulfilling the company's social responsibility.

zhang li, asian market manager of the textile division of eastman (china) investment management co., ltd., emphasized the importance of sustainable development in the textile industry in her speech, expressed eastman's expectation to deepen cooperation with the fsc china team and jointly promote the sustainable development of the industry, and shared how the company purchases wood pulp from fsc-certified forests to ensure the sustainability of material sources. since its launch in 2017, eastman naia™️ cellulose diacetate fiber, as an emerging textile material, has rapidly penetrated into multiple market areas such as fashion women's wear, casual sportswear, and home clothes. it is worth mentioning that the closed-loop production model implemented by eastman has achieved a solvent recovery rate of over 97%, greatly enhancing the environmental friendliness of the production process. the company not only pursues the long-term goal of 100% raw material recovery, but also actively participates in forest protection projects and supports environmental protection organizations.

xiao chaoyang, resource expert of the resource management department of east asia of inter ikea group, emphasized the key role of fsc in establishing a sustainable textile supply chain. he said that ikea will continue to explore new technologies and effective traceability methods from forests to textiles to reduce the impact on the environment by implementing the iway6.1 forestry standard and fsc certification.

explore green solutions for industry chain collaboration

under the trend of rational consumption, circular fashion, green environmental protection and other times, what vision do industry leaders have for the sustainable development of the textile industry? in the pioneer dialogue session, yan bin, fsc international project manager, wang xu, creative director of the trend department of china textile information center, li xiaoxia, manager of sustainable development department of yibin siliya group co., ltd., xiao chaoyang, resource expert of resource management department of east asia region of inter ikea group, and devendra gupta, fsc international value chain development manager, held a heated discussion on the establishment of a sound sustainable traceability system, the promotion of the update of regulations and the formulation of renewable raw material standards, and the reduction of certification costs through industry cooperation. they also emphasized the important responsibility of excellent brands in the industry in promoting sustainable products, as well as the necessity of improving consumers' awareness of sustainable products through long-term planning and education.

"in the face of ever-changing demands, we still need to work tirelessly, strengthen close cooperation with all stakeholders, and deeply explore industry bottlenecks to optimize our services and industry support tools." as zheng yanli, fsc asia pacific regional director, said in an interview with reporters, with everyone's joint efforts, fsc's concept of responsible forest management will not only serve as a standard, but also as a powerful driving force for the sustainable transformation of the industry, ensuring the coordinated progress of forest prosperity and corporate development.

this forum marks the beginning of a new chapter of long-term cooperation between fsc and china national textile and apparel council in promoting the sustainable and responsible use of raw materials. we are confident that under the active leadership of fsc and the joint efforts of industry colleagues, the textile industry will fully unleash its sustainability potential, make positive contributions to maintaining the health of the earth's ecology and promoting the long-term prosperity of human society, and turn the blueprint of prosperity, harmony and sustainability into a beautiful reality step by step.