Tackling greenwashing: the proof is in the data

Amidst a sea of greenwashing and a proliferation of rankings and indexes deemed ever more advantageous, measuring is crucial to making progress. To do that, we need to rely on trustworthy and international scientific data. Yes, but which data? How do we collect it? From whom? On what scientific basis?

Speakers:

• Antoine Gillod, Director of the Global Observatory of Climate Action / Climate Chance Association
• Alban Fournier, Product Manager / (Ecobalyse) – beta.gouv.fr
• Christophe Bocquet, Director of Quality, Responsible Sourcing and Traceability / Chloé 

• Moderated by Karine Vergniol / Journaliste

Talk in French. Duration: 1h

Collaboration, co-creation, co-construction… how can brands and manufacturers work together to meet fashion’s ecological challenge?

We can only succeed together. The time when a brand’s relationship to a manufacturer was confined to being merely an order-writer is over. Scope 3 accounts for over 90% of the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. To accelerate the ecological transition, there must be a dialogue between manufacturers and brands. A dialogue based not only on transparency & traceability, but also on the building of trust and the sharing of knowledge in a spirit of goodwill. No one is the sole arbiter of the truth, and the only way to innovate and solve the concrete problems facing all players, brands and manufacturers is through co-creation.

Speakers:

• Elie Khayat, CSR Director / Lectra 
• Laure Betsch, co-founder / Fairly Made®
• Kachen Hong Zwart, Chief Sustainability Officer / Etam Group
• Bruno Nahan, CEO / BUGIS
• Moderated by Karine Vergniol / Journaliste

Talk in French with simultaneous translation in English. Duration: 1h

The ecological challenge from a high-volume perspective: what’s the best business model?

The fight against overconsumption and, therefore by extension overproduction, is one of tomorrow’s key challenges. If the sector is serious about addressing its urgent climate, environmental and social problems, it has to tackle the issue of volumes. Since the current business model is based exclusively on growth and profitability, this means rethinking the very way that businesses operate. OK, but how? What are the new business models? How can we protect jobs and ensure that companies continue to grow?

Speakers:

• Julie Dugard, Climate Manager / BSR (Business for Social Responsibility)
• Aurélien Oosterlinck, Coordinateur / Chaire Comptabilité Écologique
• Sophie Pignères, fondatrice et CEO / Weturn
• Moderated by Karine Vergniol / Journaliste

Talk in French. Duration: 1h

AW 24-25 Fabrics Workshop

An exclusive workshop presented by Ariane Bigot, Associate Fashion Director and Fabrics Expert at Première Vision.

An invitation to fully engage with materials through an immersion in the latest Autumn-Winter 24-25 fabrics, presented at the Première Vision Paris Inspiration Forum.

• Identification of the key points behind environmentally-aware sourcing and the latest sustainable innovations. 
• Discussion of the challenges involved in environmental-impact calculations and labelling with Isabelle Hanriot, Collection & Communication Manager at Verne & Clet. 
•  Decoding of fabric and decoration trends for the Autumn Winter 24-25 season. 

Presentation: 1 hour 15 minutes, in French.

AW 24-15 Leather Workshop

An exclusive workshop presented by Carine Montarras, Fashion Product Manager and Leather Expert at Première Vision.

An invitation to fully engage with materials through a close look at the new Autumn-Winter 24-25 leather developments, presented at the Première Vision Paris Leather Forum. 

• Discussion of core activities, craftsmanship, know-hows and innovation.
• Decoding of the Autumn Winter 24-25 material and market highlights. 
• Identification of the key points behind committed sourcing by examining the latest eco-responsible innovations.

Presentation: 1 hour 15 minutes, in French.