BSCI

BSCI

The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is a non-profit organisation. It was set up as an initiative of the Foreign Trade Association in response to the debate on how to achieve convergence in the field of corporate social responsibility. Its Code of Conduct...
bluesign technologies

bluesign technologies

Focusing on consumer safety and the environment, the Swiss-based bluesign system examines natural resources and chemicals used in textile production, occupational health and takes a holistic view of safety and environmental issues in the textiles and apparel supply...
Bilan Carbone

Bilan Carbone

  Bilan Carbone is a methodology developed by the French Agency for Environment and Energy Control (ADEME).  It is a useful tool for organisations (company, community or larger administrative divisions) to evaluate their direct Greenhouse Gas emissions....
AA1000 Standards

AA1000 Standards

  AA1000 are a set of three free to use standards that have been developed to improve the accountability, reporting and overall sustainability performance of an organization. They require the inclusion of stakeholders in identifying relevant sustainability...
TEXTILES OF MEGHALAYA

TEXTILES OF MEGHALAYA

  Meghalaya is the homeland of three ancient hill communities, the Khasi, Jaintias and Garos, and is a land of considerable natural beauty. The important crafts are cane and bamboo works, artistic weaving and woodcarving. Weaving is the traditional occupation of...
TEXTILES OF ORISSA

TEXTILES OF ORISSA

One of the eastern states of India famous for its rich variety of ethnic Indian fashion wear in Odisha or Orissa. It is renowned for its beautiful and gorgeous handloom textiles. Orissa sarees are well-known for their exquisite finish and delicate works. Some of the...
TEXTILES OF BIHAR

TEXTILES OF BIHAR

Bihar has a rich artistic heritage. Indigenous art forms were heavily influenced by the Mughal Empire and the British Raj. Known as Land of Buddha, Bihar is a place with a fascinating history. Bihar has given birth to many intellectuals whose knowledge has enlightened...