Kering collaborates with Tsinghua University and IFM to launch sustainable Fashion MOOC

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France in 2024, Kering has partnered again with Tsinghua University and Institut Français de la Mode to launch a brand new online course - "Fashion Sustainability – Global Perspectives and China Practices". This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is open to university students and people who are passionate about sustainable fashion worldwide.

For years now, Kering has been cultivating innovative talents with a commitment to empower young generations. Through the development of relevant educational programs in cooperation with internationally renowned institutions and universities, it aims to uphold true long-term sustainability.

With the educational resources of top universities and the enthusiastic support from industry stakeholders, this course presents a solid theoretical foundation, a broad international perspective, and cutting-edge industry trends. The curriculum covers diverse dimensions of sustainable fashion through holistic content providing a comprehensive understanding of the sustainability value chain operating model and pioneering insights into industry transformation.

“We are delighted and excited about this collaboration with Tsinghua University. We at Kering have the responsibility to encourage young people to actively learn and explore sustainability and advocate for it as a daily practice in their career development”, states Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer of Kering.

“Collaboration and innovation are key to promote sustainable development concept and lead the industry transformation. We launch this program together with Tsinghua University and IFM, not only to transmit knowledge and skills, but also to sustain dialogues with the young generations within the youth community through an ‘industry-academia-research’ joint ecosystem of sustainability” concludes Jinqing Cai, President of Kering Greater China.

About Kering

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2023, Kering had 49,000 employees and revenue of €19.6 billion.

Contacts

Roger HE    + 86 (21) 6185 3528    roger.he@kering.com
Yun JIANG    + 86 (21) 6185 3683    yun.jiang@kering.com
Amber CHAN    + 86 135 2448 1923    amber.chan@fleishman.com