WHAT IS THE GFA policy MATRIX: EU?

Launched at Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023, the GFA Policy Matrix: EU is an evolving resource designed to comprehensively document the policy landscape relevant to sustainability in the fashion industry at the European Union level. Much like its counterpart, the GFA Policy Matrix: Americas, this publication serves as a practical reference for industry stakeholders, policymakers, sustainability advocates, and other stakeholders interested in deciphering the intricacies of policies related to textiles.

A Comprehensive Resource

The GFA Policy Matrix: EU is a non-exhaustive document that encapsulates a wide array of policy efforts at the EU level. Our goal is to offer a holistic perspective on the current policy initiatives in place, in development, or upcoming, which address critical sustainability and social issues within the fashion industry.

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN READING this resource

• Under each priority, the matrix is organised by status: in force, in force that undergo revisions, ongoing, upcoming, and non-policy initiative.
• When a policy has already been enacted, the policies are set in a chronological order.
• For the other categories, the order is alphabetical.
• Policies that are relevant to more than one FCA priority and have already been developed under a priority are only named in the other priorities with a hyperlink leading to the full content.
• In terms of colour coding, policies coloured in blue indicate that they are closely monitored through the Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear [1] or one of its partner organisations.
• Selected position papers refer to the Policy Hub´s or its founding members’ positions.

[1] The Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and footwear unites the different perspectives of the textile and footwear value chain to foster technical conversations on the sector’s transition towards sustainability and circularity. Launched in 2019 by GFA, Cascale, and the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, it represents more than 700 apparel & footwear stakeholders, including brands, retailers, manufacturers, and NGOs.