Digital Learning – Fashion For Future

The partnership between atingi and a GIZ project – Fostering and Advancing Sustainable Business and Responsible Industrial Practices in the Clothing Industry in Asia (FABRIC) – is an excellent example of how e-learning technology can be leveraged to drive sustainability forward. atingi works with partners to ensure that their solutions can reach communities in need, emphasizing accessibility and participation amongst women.

The fashion industry is a significant contributor to climate change. Currently, it is responsible for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions. FABRIC brings together multiple stakeholders interested in working with the Asian textile industry to address climate change. The partnership includes the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, global fashion brands and manufacturers (including German brands like Hugo Boss and Adidas), as well as civil society organizations.

FABRIC and atingi offer free online courses for employees in the textile, garment, and footwear sector. Available in 8 languages, “Climate Action Training for the Fashion Industry” and “Chemical Management Training” (e-REMC) aim to implement best practices in environmental protection and sustainability. There have been 11,200 enrollments so far, of which 44% are women.

The partnership also exemplifies how education technology can be implemented in a cost-efficient manner. Thanks to the use of atingi, the cost per factory was significantly brought down, making the training accessible to a much broader range of factories and unlocking the potential for scalability and opportunities to reach more women. FABRIC supports women textile workers by offering women’s centers, training, counselling and providing an app on labor rights and safety at the workplace.

FABRIC was recently nominated for the prestigious Bett Asia 2022 “Sustainability Initiative Award”. The Bett Asia Conference is the region’s most renowned and leading education technology conference. The “Sustainability Initiative Award” acknowledges and celebrates organizations that carry out impactful initiatives to champion sustainability and drive action for the environment.