Potential Strategies for the Fashion Industry to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030
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The fashion industry has significant negative impacts on society and the environment. This article presents potential strategic approaches for the fashion industry to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, referencing Jeffrey D. Sachs' theory of Six Transformations. It analyzes 12 relevant SDGs, namely SDGs 1 No Poverty, SDGs 3 Good Health and Well-being, SDGs 5 Gender Equality, SDGs 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, SDGs 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, and SDGs 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, all of which are directly connected to human health and quality of life. In addition, the fashion industry must invest in environmentally friendly innovations and responsible production systems in line with SDGs 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, as well as promote responsible consumption, which corresponds to SDGs 12 Responsible Consumption and Production. These efforts also support the restoration of the climate crisis, aligning with SDGs 13 Climate Action, reducing greenwashing and enhancing transparency, in accordance with SDGs 14 Life Below Water and SDGs 15 Life on Land, and fostering partnerships for sustainable development under SDGs 17 Partnerships for the Goals. In summary, the analysis has resulted in 12 feasible strategic approaches for the fashion industry, which can be applied to achieve the SDGs effectively within the next five years.
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