FASHION FABRICATION

Cambodian workers suffer from climate 'greenwashing'

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Major fashion brands like Hermes, Nike and Lululemon are facing accusations of climate "greenwashing", with a new report from international nongovernment watchdog Business & Human Rights Resource Centre claiming their bold decarbonization pledges overlook the plight of garment workers in Cambodia.

The report, titled "The missing thread: Workers absent from fashion companies' climate plans", suggests that while 44 of 65 global brands have committed to cutting emissions by 2030, none have plans to protect workers from climate impacts or job disruptions in key manufacturing hubs.