About the Program

To advance the agenda of a just transition in India’s fashion industry, the Impact Investors Council (IIC), in partnership with the Impact Investing Institute, is leading a dedicated initiative – “Unlocking Investor Action for a Just Transition in India’s Fashion Sector.”

The program adopts a comprehensive value chain approach – from sustainable cotton cultivation (including Organic Cotton, Better Cotton Initiative, and regenerative practices) to end-of-life solutions such as textile waste management and recycling. It aims to engage a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including DFIs, philanthropic foundations, equity and debt investors, and CSR organisations.

Our objectives with this program include:

The Segments Identified Across the Value Chain

The potential opportunity segments listed below have been identified through extensive primary and secondary research and consultations with industry experts. 

While we spotlight opportunities with measurable environmental and climate impact, the study also aims to amplify the voices of the communities, ensuring a fair transition that supports vulnerable groups, preserves cultural heritage, and leaves no one behind.

The segments identified include:

Program Timeline

Over 12 months, the program will include activities such as investor mapping, primary and secondary research, capturing community perspectives, a report launch, and a series of roundtable discussions.

Stay Tuned for More Updates

If you wish to know more about the program and be a part of it, please feel free to write to us at: ranjna.khanna@iiic.in | varun.reddy@iiic.in | mansi.kanoi@iiic.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For any questions about the program and the process, refer to our detailed FAQ document here.

For any other concerns or queries, feel free to contact us at empact@iiic.in

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