WEBINAR: Building sustainability data traceability, digitalization capabilities in the textile & clothing sector
<p>The European Union is advancing new policies to promote more sustainable, transparent, and circular production. At the heart of this shift is the Digital Product Passport (DPP) — a regulatory requirement, under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products regulation (ESPR), expected to be enforced for the textile sector starting in 2027, requiring detailed, standardized digital information on products’ origin, materials, environmental impact, and lifecycle. </p><p>For textile and clothing companies aiming to retain access to EU markets and meet future buyer expectations, early preparation is essential. The upcoming DPP will require companies to strengthen their capabilities in sustainability data management, traceability and digitalization across their value chains to significantly increase sustainable products in EU markets. </p><p>Digitalization is not just about compliance — it is also a powerful lever to optimize internal processes, supply chain management, resource efficiency, increase competitiveness, and enhance access to certification, finance, and markets. Yet many SMEs face significant challenges in adopting such tools, often lacking the support or resources needed to begin.</p><p>This session will introduce how ITC, through the GTEX/MENATEX Phase II programme, aims to help companies building the right foundations to address these challenges and prepare for the DPP. </p><p>The webinar's goals are as follows:</p><ul><li>Introduce the EU DPP and its regulatory context;</li><li>Explain what the DPP will likely require from textile and clothing companies;</li><li>Clarify implementation timelines and potential market implications;</li><li>Provide recommendations for SMEs readiness, and;</li><li>Present ITC's call for interest and future support opportunities under GTEX/MENATEX programme phase 2.</li></ul>