The Big Green TCF Conference

Addressing Evolving Sustainability Challenges in the Fibre, Textile, Carpet and Apparel industries

Thursday 7th April 2011 - The Pier Geelong - 10 Western Beach Foreshore Road, Geelong

The case for environmentally and socially sustainable business continues to grow. The continuing pressure on our natural resources from human activities makes it vital we learn to meet the challenges of ecological sustainable development. Businesses must be adaptable, resilient and responsive. The challenge now is how to balance effective business management with responsible practices.

The Industries Association Consortium* is confident that this conference will show you how putting environmental and social responsibility at the heart of management practices is key to securing the long-term future of your company. It will promote achieving sustainability in workplaces through sustainable leadership and green business solutions. International and domestic presenters will include those who have influence over environmental stewardship, have initiated innovative and/or strategic solutions to green industry supply chains and/or developed sustainable business models, procedures and/or products within the fibre and textile industry.

It will feature case studies from companies showcasing how they have driven and developed sustainable business practices in their organisations. Presenters will share their respective outlooks and collective wisdom on a critical issue of common concern--the pursuit of a sustainable world. Other themes of the conference will centre on sustainable fibre, textile and apparel production, consumer behaviour, government initiatives and ethical sourcing and operational issues such as carbon emissions mitigation practices in the workplace.

* The Industries Association Consortium is a multi-agency initiative formed and funded by the International Fibre Centre, and includes the following key industry bodies representing the Victorian fibre, carpet and textile industry:

• Kangan Institute
• The Carpet Institute of Australia
• The Council of Textile & Fashion Industries of Australia
• The Society of Dyers and Colourists
• The Technical Textiles & Nonwoven Association