Sustainable value chains in textile and leather are now more important than ever, with a marked shift in international sourcing patterns, based on environmental compliance. In partnership with Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), SITA has organised Going4Green to support textile and leather manufacturers to be sustainable and grow their businesses.
Do you need certification in order to be able to export your goods? Or are you struggling to access finance? Going4Green was an in-person and online event for East African leather and textile manufacturers like you. At Going4Green, SITA’s industry experts explained the basics of environmental compliance for export certification and accessing finance – before directing participating businesses to specific solutions.
At Going4Green, ITC has also launched two reports on pertinent barriers to sustainability in East Africa’s Textile sector: