For the final video of 2018, I thought it would help us all to end on some positive news
that you've made possible.
Just like Santa, I've been watching you
and I know you've been really good this year.
Let's see how you've pulled off an amazing 2018.
A couple of weeks ago, on December the 10th, the UN adopted a charter
that imposes a series of steps, regulations and actions
that will lower the impact that fashion has on the environment.
The charter includes 16 important steps that are in accordance with The Paris Agreement
and aim at reaching zero emissions by 2050.
I know, I know ! It sounds like things are moving too slow,
that's why I'd suggest you stick around till the end of the video
to see how we can bring that number down faster.
We should all give Australia a standing ovation for this one.
The Modern Slavery Bill of 2018 was passed in Australia in November.
This Act forces large businesses and other companies in Australia
to report on the steps they have taken to address modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains.
As fashion is one of the five industries implicated in modern slavery,
global action needs to be taken.
Most of the clothes we buy are not made in our countries,
so it's important that measures are taken to protect our neighbors.
After all, we all share the same blue dot in space.
UK's House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee said
fast fashion is harming the planet.
I love this piece of news because it shows
that concerned people can trigger important action in their governments.
Acknowledging we have a problem is the first important step towards change.
Let's make sure that in 2019 more and more governments will listen.
Transparency is important in the fashion industry
because it lets us know what happens with our money.
Your constant questions during fashion revolution week
have pushed for the index of transparency to increase year over year.
For example, last year the Transparency Index Report showed that only 32% of the brands were transparent.
This year that number increased to 37%
and I believe that by the end of next year it will be much, much higher.
Business of Fashion together with McKinsey Company
published this year's State of Fashion report
which explores the industry's complex ecosystem and provide an authoritative point of view
on the state of fashion in the year to come.
They named Sustainability and Radical Transparency the biggest trends of 2019.
As we share more of our data with brands,
we expect them to do the same.
This, combined with the sustainability knowledge
that younger and younger people are being thought
will push brands to be even more mindful in 2019.
I'm constantly talking about brands that innovate in fashion on this channel.
I believe innovation in all its forms
can make fashion more sustainable in areas such as cultivation,
production, design, recycling and beyond.
This year, you've asked for solutions, and some brands have listened.
Take Biosteel for example.
They managed to create a fiber that is 100% biodegradable,
vegan and produced with renewable resources.
They've taken their inspiration from spider silk
and I hope fashion manufacturers all over the world will take note and implement this miracle fibre.
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