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Dec 2021 •Read in 1 min

Emergency relief to support people in Philippines after Typhoon Rai

On December 16, Typhoon Rai, locally named Odette, hit Philippines with full force. The typhoon brought destruction and hardship to some of the most vulnerable communities in the country. H&M Foundation is donating USD 100,000 to the Red Cross to support the people affected.

Dec 2021 •Read in 3 mins

New collaboration showcasing the powerful impact of innovation in fashion

With the power of visual communication, non-profit H&M Foundation and prominent photography museum Fotografiska are joining forces to inspire action connected to the urgent issues addressed in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Nov 2021 •Read in 1 min

Listen to us during your next break

Welcome to the first episode of the H&M Foundation podcast! Why do we exist, really? What do we do and how are we driving positive change beyond the company sphere? Put your headphones on, take a 20 minutes’ walk or rest and press the play button!

Oct 2021 •Read in 2 mins

Innovation Challenge to futureproof the female workforce in Bangladesh

In a unique partnership, the H&M Foundation, BRAC and The Asia Foundation launch the “STITCH for RMG Global Innovation Challenge” – an international virtual competition aimed at sourcing tech-based innovations to spur positive impact on women employed within the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry in Bangladesh. Application is now open and to be submitted by 25 November 2021.

Oct 2021 •Read in 3 mins

Environmental transition could save textiles industry USD 25 billion

Investors have a huge opportunity to generate impressive investment returns while making a significant difference to the planet. Planet Tracker’s new report explains the financial gains that can be made by investing in processes that lower the environmental footprint of wet processing.

Oct 2021 •Read in 5 mins

The Green Machine to transform textile recycling in Cambodia

Today, an ambitious project to address textile waste in Cambodia was announced. The lead role is played by the Green Machine, the world’s first technology that can recycle blend textiles at scale, developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) and the H&M Foundation.

Sep 2021 •Read in 2 mins

Digital foundation for circular commerce

With the mission to power the fashion industry’s transition to circular commerce, EON brings brands, retailers and industry online to create new systems, incentives and business models – for an equitable, profitable and planet positive fashion future.

Sep 2021 •Read in 1 min

2021

Emergency relief to support people in Philippines after Typhoon Rai

New collaboration showcasing the powerful impact of innovation in fashion

Listen to us during your next break

Environmental transition could save textiles industry USD 25 billion

The Green Machine to transform textile recycling in Cambodia

Digital foundation for circular commerce

Wired’s New Moves featuring Erik Bang at H&M Foundation

Shifting the industry through waste management

Custom-made jeans to end over production