SDG principles and positive practices adopted by the textile, clothing, leather, and footwear sector in Albania
Results of a survey show that Albanian enterprises have made progress towards broad integration with global value chains, mainly by working within the framework of the “cut-make-trim” business model and introducing features of “full-package” or own-brand manufacturing. Albanian enterprises have shown steady improvements in the application of new organizational structures, employee-centered workforce management practices, and application of occupational safety and health standards aligned with relevant practices promoted under SDGs. On the other hand, limited progress has been made with material sourcing, testing, research and development, application of new technologies, and recycling.
The main findings of the survey indicate that textile, clothing, leather and footwear enterprises in Albania need to take additional steps to address the quality dimensions of jobs in the TCLF sector (working conditions, productivity, occupational safety and health), support the transition to formality and fill existing sector gaps regarding waste collection, separation, recycling, energy efficiency, and water treatment.
The SDG Principles and Positive Practices Adopted by the Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear Sector in Albania stocktaking paper has been produced in the framework of the Business Partnerships & Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) roject, a United Nation Joint Programme (UNJP) funded by the Swedish Government. The project aims to prepare and capacitate private sector partners in Albania for the implementation of the SDGs in their business models, thus directly supporting Albania’s efforts to contribute to the largest global agenda that exists today – Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.
The main findings of the survey indicate that textile, clothing, leather and footwear enterprises in Albania need to take additional steps to address the quality dimensions of jobs in the TCLF sector (working conditions, productivity, occupational safety and health), support the transition to formality and fill existing sector gaps regarding waste collection, separation, recycling, energy efficiency, and water treatment.
The SDG Principles and Positive Practices Adopted by the Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear Sector in Albania stocktaking paper has been produced in the framework of the Business Partnerships & Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) roject, a United Nation Joint Programme (UNJP) funded by the Swedish Government. The project aims to prepare and capacitate private sector partners in Albania for the implementation of the SDGs in their business models, thus directly supporting Albania’s efforts to contribute to the largest global agenda that exists today – Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.