Nominations are closing soon for the 22nd Leasing Life Awards, which will be held on 20 November 2025 at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin. The deadline for submissions is 5pm GMT on 30 September 2025. The awards will be presented following the annual Leasing Life Conference, which this year is themed “Transforming the Future of Leasing.” The daytime conference and evening awards ceremony are expected to bring together senior professionals from across Europe to discuss regulatory changes, technology ad ...

"We should set ourselves that as an opportunity. Let us set ourselves the ambition of being partners for a much larger global goal and not just a bilateral relationship, all of which is eminently possible today, and all of which is something that I hope, with your attention and with your effort, we can actually make happen within the very near future."Crucially, he suggests: "I think if we can work with the UK, the UK should potentially seek to be a partner for not just this bilateral segment of the relatio ...

Core Insights - The report focuses on the Chinese textile and apparel industry, analyzing macroeconomic factors and sustainability initiatives during a period of transformation [1][2][3] Macroeconomic View - China's GDP is projected to reach approximately $19 trillion by 2024, with the textile and apparel sector contributing 8.7% to total export revenue in 2023, equating to $165 billion in garment exports, which represents 31.6% of the global market share [1][15][18] - The industry provides around 7.8 million jobs, with over 60% of the workforce being women, highlighting its significance in employment [1][18] - The domestic market is robust, with 70-80% of clothing produced in China being consumed locally, supported by a fully integrated supply chain [21] Sustainability Initiatives - The textile industry emits approximately 230 million metric tons of CO2 annually, accounting for 2.8% of China's industrial emissions, prompting various decarbonization initiatives [2][23] - The Chinese government has set ambitious targets to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, aligning with global sustainability goals [10][22] - Initiatives such as the LCAplus platform by the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) aim to enhance carbon data transparency and support emissions reduction efforts [2][13] Energy Efficiency and Emissions - The average environmental performance score for Chinese facilities is 49 out of 100, indicating room for improvement, particularly in energy management [33] - In 2023, coal accounted for 60% of electricity generation in China, but the share of renewable energy sources is increasing, with wind and solar reaching 16% [43][44] - Companies are investing in energy efficiency measures, such as upgrading equipment and utilizing renewable energy sources, to reduce emissions and improve productivity [28][45] Competitive Landscape - The "China+1" strategy is leading to some production capacity moving abroad, but China maintains a strong position in high-end and fast-response orders [3] - The export market is diversifying, with growth in emerging markets and benefits from regional trade agreements like RCEP [3] - The industry faces challenges such as reliance on coal, compliance pressures for small factories, and rising labor costs, but also opportunities in renewable energy and smart manufacturing [3][19] Workforce and Social Responsibility - The textile and apparel sector plays a crucial role in social development, lifting millions out of poverty, but challenges remain in ensuring decent working conditions and fair wages [50][51] - Factory wages have increased, with minimum wages varying by region, impacting competitiveness and prompting some factories to upgrade or relocate [51] - Labor laws are evolving, with a push for better work-life balance and compliance with international labor standards, influenced by global market pressures [52][54]

Core Insights - Yum China Holdings, Inc. has been recognized in Fortune's 2025 "Change the World" list for its positive social impact initiatives, particularly highlighting the KFC Food Bank program [1][5] - The KFC Food Bank program, launched in 2020, has expanded to over 1,000 stations in more than 180 cities, providing free surplus food to community members [2] - The One Yuan Donation Program has raised over RMB 270 million since 2008, providing over 59.6 million nutritious meals and building over 1,500 modern kitchens for rural schools [3] - Yum China is committed to sustainability, aiming to reduce food waste per restaurant by 10% by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline, while also focusing on decarbonization and waste recycling [2][4] Company Overview - Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China, operating over 16,000 restaurants across six brands in more than 2,400 cities [8] - The company includes leading brands such as KFC and Pizza Hut, and has a strong digital supply chain and loyalty program to enhance customer service [8]

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