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RWS Kick Start Program
We are pleased to announce the launch of the RWS Kick Start program, where companies can demonstrate their leadership and commitment to sustainability by helping to fast-forward the adoption of the Responsible Wool Standard. By [...]
RWS Toolkit – Sourcing for Brands and Retailers now available
Visit the Tools and Support section of the website to download a copy of the RWS Toolkit - Sourcing for Brands and Retailers for guidance on how to create a RWS sourcing strategy.
RWS Brand Training Event – New York, 21 February
Are you working with wool? If so, do you have a strategy to address the welfare of the sheep and the land they graze on? Are you able to confidently manage the risks in your [...]
Responsible Wool Standard at the Savory Institute VIP Event
On October 28th, Anne Gillespie spoke on the wool panel at Savory Institute’s dynamic annual conference in Boulder, Colorado. The Savory Institute is known for its work on Holistic Management, which has a lot to [...]
RWS Brand Training Event, November 30th, Milan
The next RWS brand training event will take place on November 30th, in Milan. This training seminar is designed to meet the needs of brands that want to understand how to work with the RWS. [...]
RWS features in Kathmandu 2016 Sustainability Report
Read about how Kathmandu participated in the development of the Responsible Wool Standard and initiated a pilot RWS programme in the recently published 2016 Kathmandu Sustainability Report.
Savory Institute Annual Conference
Anne Gillespie, Director of Standards and Integrity at Textile Exchange, will be speaking at the upcoming Savory Institute annual conference. This year’s theme highlights the efforts of the Savory Network’s gold-standard producers and of the [...]
Brand and Supplier Commitment to Responsible Wool Standard Grows
Fifteen brands have made commitments to the Responsible Wool Standard, including H&M, Marks & Spencer, William-Sonoma, Inc., Patagonia, Eddie Bauer, REI, Eileen Fisher, Tchibo, Varner, Vaude, Coyuchi, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Deckers, Kathmandu, and Knowledge Cotton [...]