Research and lessons
We commission and support research and science-based reports to support policy discussions and the adoption of new models, tools and solutions by business and industry. We are also committed to share lessons based on active and past partnerships.
Transparency Assessment: Examining the transparency journey for the Bangladesh apparel sector
- Research
- November 2020
A Laudes-commissioned study into transparency in the apparel industry in Bangladesh reveals that while local and global initiatives are making progress, brands, manufacturers and workers are facing significant barriers to achieving more transparency in their sectors.

Where are we in the fight to save our forests?
- Lesson notes
- November 2020
Fighting the Sumangali scheme
- Lesson notes
- November 2020
Multi-targeted approach helps to reduce forced labour
- Lesson notes
- October 2020
Research, Advocacy and Action to Combat Gender-Based Violence in the Apparel Sector
- Lesson notes
- August 2020
Fighting Forced Labour through journalism
- Lesson notes
- August 2020
Partner Perception Report 2019 - C&A Foundation
- Lesson notes
- June 2020
Chemical Circularity in Fashion
- Research
- May 2020
This report provides a preliminary roadmap for the industry to move towards chemical circularity, and key concepts are presented in an accessible way that requires an elementary understanding of the fashion industry.

Sustainable Raw Materials
- Lesson notes
- December 2019
Exiting the Education programme in Brazil
- Lesson notes
- December 2019
Fabric of Change
- Lesson notes
- November 2019
Mapped in Bangladesh
- Research
- November 2019
Mapped in Bangladesh, an initiative by BRAC UNIVERSITY, supported by C&A FOUNDATION, aims to map export-oriented readymade garment factories across Bangladesh. The map presents a new way of working in the apparel industry. It eliminates duplication and facilitates cooperation while creating accountability.
