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#SustainabilityTalksIstanbul2021
The objective of our one day event, is to highlight innovation and transparency and amplify sustainable solutions to many of the difficult challenges facing the industry, from the climate emergency to transparency of supply chains, responsible sourcing of raw materials and minimum resource usage in water and energy.
Organization
Orbit Consulting & Kipaş Textiles
Date
Thursday November 25, 2021 All Day Event
Location
Hybrid Organization – Zorlu PSM and Online
New Topics
Circularity, Traceability, Digitalization and Raw Materials will be the hot topics of this year’s conference.
Keynote Speakers
Experts from international brands and manufacturers prominent in their fields guiding the world in sustainability in textiles.
Multilingual Support
As Sustainability Talks is an international gathering, simultaneous translation will be provided in English.
2019 SPEAKERS
Learn about sustainability topics from expert speakers.
Amanda Johnston
The Sustainable Angle
Debra Guo
Stella McCartney
Calvin Woolley
IKEA
Derya Ural
H&M
Ahmet Öksüz
Exporters’ Association (ITHIB)
Halit Gümüşer
Kipas Holding
Faik Emir Öztürk
Orbit Consulting
Aslı Pasinli
Wildlife Conservation (WWF)
Sustainability Talks Istanbul
PROGRAM
08:30
Welcome & Registration
09:15
Sustainability Talks Opening Speech
09:30
Keynote Speaker
09:55
Circularity Forum
10:40
Keynote Speaker
11:05
Coffee Break
11:20
Raw Material Forum
12:05
Keynote Speaker
12:30
Lunch Break
13:30
Traceability
14:15
Keynote Speaker
14:40
Clean Production
15:25
Coffee Break
15:40
Digitalization Forum
16:25
Keynote Speaker
16:50
Award Ceremony
17:25
Closing & Thank You Note
17:45
Happy Hour
*The conference program may change. Information will be sent to the e-mails given at the registration on this site.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
We have four sponsorship packages available in sizes L, M and S.
Take your time to find out about our four different sponsorship packages
Would you like to become one of the “Sustainability Talks Istanbul” sponsors?
Have a look at our sponsorship packages by clicking on the link below.
REGISTER
Sustainability Talks Istanbul is a free-entry conference.
Attendance is limited. After registration you will be informed on availability.
Orbit Consulting
Orbit Consulting is an independent consulting firm founded in 2019 with the contribution and guidance of two leading textile companies with more than 30 years of experience. Orbit Consuting’s mission is to combine the valuable knowhow about fashion&textiles with the advantages of the new technologies. Orbit Consulting aims to guide its customers in their journey of becoming a more efficient, innovative and sustainable organization.
For more information, please contact us:
info@theorbitconsulting.com
Kipas Textiles
Kipas Textiles is one of the leading companies in Turkey and its region with over 35 years of experience, an annual production capacity of 80 million meters of fabric, a daily production of 330 tonnes of yarn and over 5 million garments annually. As one of the most preferred suppliers of the world’s leading brands, Kipas Textiles works on the sustainable production of yarns, fabrics and denim with minimum resource usage in water, energy and hazardous discharge. Kipas Textiles is tackling waste and pollution through environmentally-friendly production methods and the latest recycling technologies. Committed to making a positive impact in the fashion industry, 60% of Kipas’ production is made with sustainable sources. The company contributes to the SDGs in their daily practices and sustainable production methods are audited on a regular basis.
For more information, please contact us:
info@kipas.com.tr
GALLERY
1st edition SUSTAINABILITY TALKS ISTANBUL IN PICTURES
FACTS AND FIGURES
Turkish textiles and clothing industry
The textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world where an emphasis on sustainability is vital. Through taking sustainable steps, textile companies can make a huge positive impact on the future of humankind and the earth. We can only talk about sustainability when economic, environmental and social aspects are combined.
28
billion usd
Share in Turkish Export Volume
90
billion usd
Production value
4
% Share in Global Markets
EU market 12.8%
USA market 1.6%
AWARDS
We aim to recognize the business cases of sustainability projects in the textile sector and make them visible by promoting them. We would like to highlight the positive impact of these business cases and encourage sustainability efforts.
Candidate projects will be evaluated by industry experts and awards will be presented under 5 main categories.
Sustainability Talks Istanbul Award categories
Innovation Award In Sustainability
Projects/Business models:
• Which will create an innovative solution within the scope of R&D studies for a specific problem.
• Eliminating the negative social and environmental impacts completely.
• Having circular economy opportunities.
Sustainable Energy Management Award
Projects/Business models:
• Which will have positive impact against the challenges of climate change.
• Increasing energy efficiency.
• Creating product/process solutions that will lead to carbon and water footprint reduction.
Sustainable Digital Solution Award
Projects/Business models:
• Which will support digital transformation.
• Minimizing and automating processes.
• Creating resource efficiency.
Sustainable Social Benefit Award
Projects/Business models:
• Which is a social responsibility programme that onboards all members of the company, creating a positive impact for a disadvantageous community.
• Creating a change to prevent social imbalances.
Environmental Awareness Award
Projects/Business models:
• Which will provide advantages to reduce the negative ecological footprint effects.
• Minimizing the effects of an existing environmental problem.
• Creating a sustainable product improvement or process solution.
SPONSORS
1st edition SUSTAINABILITY TALKS ISTANBUL SPONSORS
1st edition SUSTAINABILITY TALKS SPEAKERS
