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Kingpins Show
Description/achievement of initiative

Kingpins Show is a supply chain trade show committed to sharing ideas with the denim industry and inspiring each other to continually learn as much as we can. We are dedicated to uniting the global denim industry by fostering a productive and progressive indigo community. Kingpins is committed to bringing sustainability and best practices to our industry.

Implementation methodologies

Kingpins Show is a global trade show for the denim supply chain. Through in-person and virtual events and seminars occurring at least six times a year, Kingpins Show aims to share information with industry insiders who wish to know the latest innovations and technology in the denim supply chain and curate the best in class suppliers.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Kingpins Show will discuss the targets with the team and partners, agree on actions and time frames, and hold regular follow-ups to expand Kingpins Show into a world wide event platform. Kingpins Show has strong partnerships with a number of influential organizations and companies across the globe to curate the best in class suppliers, deliver education and further expand our reach and impact.

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Kingpins Show is the event coordinator, and action plans are discussed and agreed upon through regular meetings and direct communication with partners involved. Kingpins Show will curate exhibitors that undergo a vetting process based on qualifications Kingpins provides, develop topics for panels and source expert speakers. We make an evaluation of progress, achievements, and failures through data on attendees, countries, the most sustainable products from exhibitors, and topics discussed at panels.

Partner(s)

Lenzing, Lycra, e3
Progress reports
Goal 4
4.4 - By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.7 - By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
Goal 8
8.8 - Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment
Goal 12
12.6 - Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
12.7 - Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities
12.8 - By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
Goal 13
13.3 - Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
Goal 17
17.16 - Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries
10/2022
Kingpins Amsterdam Show x2
10/2022
Kingpins New York Show x1
10/2022
Kingpins China City Tour x1
10/2022
KP24 Virtual Show x2
Staff / Technical expertise
Kingpins Team is in charge of event logistics
In-kind contribution
Panelists and speakers will donate their time

Basic information
Time-frame: 07/2004 - Ongoing
Website
Partners
Lenzing, Lycra, e3
Countries
Contact information
Vivian Wang, Managing Director and Global Sales, vivian@kingpinsshow.com
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