Scaling Up Our Impact: Ohana’s Growth and Vision For 2025
The EU policy landscape has been busier than ever, and so has life at Ohana! Since celebrating our 5th anniversary last October, we not only entered a completely new sector, but established new partnerships, onboarded even more fresh talent and restructured our teams. So we thought that it was time for a new update piece, […]
The Future Of Due Diligence In Textiles: An Interview With SLCP
The EU’s intensified focus on business accountability and its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) represent crucial steps in making supply chains more sustainable and advancing our green transition. However, the lack of appropriate guidance for implementation and the changes proposed under the new EU Omnibus Simplification Package might pose a challenge to its implementation […]
EU Sustainability Law: Trends and Expectations for 2025
As we step into 2025, the EU’s sustainability agenda remains firmly in the spotlight. The coming year promises both challenges and opportunities for businesses navigating the intricate web of regulations designed to foster a greener, more competitive Europe. But what exactly should European businesses be preparing for? If you are keen to know what’s coming […]
2024 in Review: Key Political and Legislative Events in the EU
2024 has been a defining year for the EU, marked by political changes in Brussels and new and ambitious legislative goals. With the conclusion of von der Leyen’s first mandate, the bloc has finalised critical legislation tackling pressing environmental and social challenges. As this legislative cycle wraps up, we’ve observed a significant shift in industry […]
Interview With EBCA: Building a United Voice for EU Textiles
In my role at Ohana Public Affairs, I often have the privilege of meeting industry leaders who are shaping the future of sustainability in Europe. This time, I had the opportunity to host an insightful interview with Isabelle Maurizi, the Director General of the European Branded Clothing Association (EBCA). Since July, Isabelle has taken on […]
Ohana’s 5-Year Celebration: Reflecting on the Key Moments for Ohana and for the EU
This year marks a special milestone — Ohana Public Affairs turns five! As I look back on this incredible journey, I can’t help but feel immensely proud of how far we’ve come. From a small, one-person consultancy to a talented team that continues to grow, we’ve navigated significant changes in EU sustainability legislation alongside our […]
Ohana Interview Series Highlights: Reflecting on Key Insights from Industry Experts
At Ohana, we strongly believe that collaboration paves the way to the best outcomes. Which is why our interviews with a wide range of subject-matter experts have become an essential part of the content we share on our blog. Over the years, we have spoken to a number of industry experts, gathered insights, shared opinions […]
2024 EU Elections: Understanding The Outcomes and What Happens Next
In case you missed it, the results of the 2024 EU Elections are in, with the European People’s Party (EPP, centre-right) emerging as the clear winner. And although the right wing parties did fail to achieve a majority, the new composition of the EU Parliament and leadership raises important questions about the future of the […]
Textiles & EU Sustainability Law: A Recap of EU’s Current Mandate Before 2024 Election
The 2024 EU elections are upon us, making this a strategic moment to reflect on the current mandate’s accomplishments and to discuss what’s on the horizon. In this special recap piece, we wanted to offer a reflection of the main events surrounding sustainability legislation for textiles between 2019 and 2024. And with the help of […]
Interview With Compreli Part 2: Making EU Legislation Accessible for Non-EU Textile Players
The impacts of upcoming EU sustainability policy will be felt far beyond the block’s borders, but many non-EU textile organisations have no clarity about the changes on the horizon, and what they will mean for the future of their businesses. In this second part of our interview with Ramesh De Silva, co-founder of Compreli Consulting, […]