Worker Survey: Fashion - Environment - Justice

This Clean Clothes Campaign survey is about how climate and environmental change is affecting people working in fashion and textiles. Your answers will help us demand for better protection of workers’ rights in the transition to a more just and environmental future of fashion. The results will be published at the end of 2025 or early 2026. You can join the deeper conversation in the discussions on the Clean Clothes Campaign participatory manifesto webpages.

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ABOUT YOU

Do you work in

Garment or footwear manufacturing

Fashion retail

I work in another part of the fashion and textile industry (please describe)

I don’t work in fashion

How old are you?

30 or younger

31 or older

I prefer not to say

Which gender do you identify with?

Male

Female

Other

I prefer not to say

Country (residence)

CHANGING WEATHER

In the past 10–15 years, what changes to the weather have you noticed near your home or workplace?

Please choose all that apply.

Hotter weather or more heatwaves

Colder weather or longer winters

More storms (like hurricanes, cyclones)

More flooding

Longer periods of drought (less rain for a long time)

More wildfires

Other changes to the weather (please describe):

I haven’t noticed any of these changes

Have you personally experienced any of the following as a result of extreme weather (such as hot weather, storms or floods)?

Please choose all that apply.

Physical or mental health problems (e.g. heat stroke, stress)

Workplace issues (e.g. harassment, reduced hours or wages, job loss, role changes, relocation)

Housing issues (e.g. Losing or damage to your home, temporary or permanent displacement)

Family or personal stress (e.g. Increased conflict at home)

Migration or relocation due to extreme weather or its impacts (e.g. damage to your home or loss of livelihood)

Other (please describe):

No impacts

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

"At WORK, more extreme weather affects women more than men."

Disagree

Not sure

Agree

If you like, you can use this space to explain your answer to the question above.

What are the most important things factory owners or managers should do to protect workers from extreme weather in your WORKPLACE? (Max choices: 3)

Choose max 3 option

There are too many choices selected

Make the building safer or cooler (e.g. Stronger roof, better ventilation)

Give more breaks and flexible or shorter working hours during extreme weather

Give training to workers about extreme weather and safety

Set up warning systems and emergency plans

Listen to workers’ concerns and ideas

Provide sick pay, hazard pay or risk allowance for illness due to extreme weather

Provide access to medical help when needed

Other (please describe):

What would help you most to cope better with extreme weather at HOME? (Max choices: 3)

Choose max 3 options.

There are too many choices selected

Higher wages

Fair rent and better local services

Shorter or more flexible working hours

Stronger, safer housing

Reliable electricity and clean water

Emergency help (money, food, shelter)

Info on how to prepare for extreme weather

Other (please describe):

POLLUTION AND NATURE

Have you noticed any of the following changes in the last 10 to 15 years near your home or workplace?

Choose all that apply

More air pollution

More water pollution

More soil contamination

More pests like bugs and insects

Fewer trees or other plants

Less wildlife like birds, insects, reptiles and mammals

More waste or trash (like packaging or old clothes)

Other environmental change (please describe)

Do you think the fashion industry contributes to the environmental changes you’ve noticed?

Yes

Not sure

You can use this space to explain your answer to the question above.

CHANGING THE GLOBAL FASHION INDUSTRY

Do you think that fashion brands should reduce the amount of clothes they produce?

Yes, reducing production will help the environment and workers

Yes, but it might not help workers

No, it will harm workers’ jobs

No, it won’t make a big difference

Not sure

What do you think are the most important changes needed to make power and wealth more equal between workers and company owners in the fashion industry? (Max choices: 3)

Choose max 3 options.

There are too many choices selected

Stronger trade unions and women’s groups

More women leaders at work and in trade unions

Fairer wages and benefits for workers

Better laws to protect workers

Less outsourcing to factories in low-wage countries

More public pressure on global fashion brands

Regulation of corporate pay

Other (please describe):

Who do you think should lead the changes to make fashion fair and just for workers, and better for the environment? (Max choices: 3)

Choose max 3

There are too many choices selected

Factory management or owners

Fashion brands and retailers

Government (national, state or local)

Workers

Trade unions

Foreign governments

International organisations like the United Nations, International Labour Organisation

NGOs

Consumers

I don’t know

None of the above: I don’t think the fashion industry needs to change

Other (please describe)

What would help you and other workers feel more confident or powerful in taking action on environmental or climate issues?

Choose all that apply

Education or training

Support from trade unions or women’s groups

Protection from punishment for speaking out

Knowing your actions will make a difference

Time or space at work to discuss and plan action

Other (please describe):

WAGES AND BENEFITS

If your family lost all its income, how long could you manage?

Less than 1 week

1 week to 1 month

1 to 3 months

More than 3 months

Can you receive any these benefits if you need them?

	Yes	No	Don't know
Health care
Paid time off if you are sick
Hazard pay or risk allowance
Paid leave / paid time off for holiday vacation
Retirement savings/pension
Severance or redundancy pay if you lose your job

JUST TRANSITION

Have you heard of the term “Just Transition”?

One definition of Just Transition is: "Just Transition" means leaving nobody behind while addressing the climate and environmental crisis. It includes protecting workers’ rights.

Yes, I already knew what it meant

Yes, but I’m not sure what it means

No, I’ve never heard of it

Is there anything else you want to share about climate or environmental change and your work or home life?

Use this space to share your thoughts.

Can we contact you about your responses? If so, please tell us your name and email address

The collection of your name and email address is solely for the purpose of contacting you regarding your responses. This information will not be used for any data analysis related to the research itself and will not be used publicly.

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