Exploring Opportunity & Challenges to Operationalise Family Friendly Policies in India’s Apparel and Textile Value Chain
Overview
UNICEF and CRB, to propel the agenda of inclusive and sustainable businesses, worked on a scoping project aimed at advancing discussions on the need for and benefits from designing factories and workplaces for the future.
This study was focused on the impact that positive Family Friendly policies can have on the business environment and sustainability in the Textile sector. Since textiles is one of the largest workforces in India after agriculture and has a high number of women employees, it is necessary to have a positive family friendly work environment to ensure the safety and protection of the women in the textile workforce if we are to have positive results for women and children.
The adoption of UNICEF family-friendly policies can not only make a positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of workers but can also help businesses reduce supply chain risks such as supply disruptions critical to business continuity.
Objectives
• Increased action by business, business stakeholders and key influencers on the direct and indirect impact of business policies and operations on children
• Developing a ‘business cases’ for adoption of Family Friendly policies.
• Documentation of existing industry ‘good practices’ of Family Friendly policies in apparel & textiles sector
Events
Fostering Future-Ready Workplaces: Charting the Course for Sustainable Organisational Growth and Innovation, Gurugram, 18 January 2024
On 18 January 2024, at Gurugram, CRB in partnership with UNICEF India and FISME hosted a workshop ‘Fostering Future-Ready Workplaces: Charting the Course for Sustainable Organisational Growth and Innovation’.
Our experts shared how inclusive and sustainable practices with family-friendly policies are not just good ethics but also good for business!
- Growth & Development: We delved into strategies that align organisational growth with social sustainability – a true win-win!
- Future-Ready Approaches: Participants learned about family-friendly policies and practices to make -workplaces adaptable and resilient in the face of future challenges.
- Practical Insights: Real-world examples demonstrated the powerful impact of socially responsible policies.
23 January 2024
CRB in collaboration with UNICEF India and Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) hosted a workshop on family friendly policies in Bangalore, Karnataka. During the event, experts elaborated on how integrating inclusive and sustainable practices, coupled with family-friendly policies, isn’t just ethical but also a boon for business. We explored strategies that harmonise organisational growth with social sustainability. Participants discovered the art of incorporating family-friendly policies and practices to fortify workplaces, ensuring resilience in the face of future challenges.
For further information, please contact
Rajat C
Senior Programme Officer,
Centre for Responsible Business
Email: rajat@c4rb.in
Phone: +91 9833670008
Chhanda De
Programme Officer,
Centre for Responsible Business
Email: chhanda@c4rb.in
Phone: +91 7602501434
