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The future of global sourcing

How fashion brands can build supply chains that are simultaneously more resilient, more competitive, and more responsible — and why these goals are not in conflict.

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Sustainability as competitive advantage

Moving beyond compliance: how embedding sustainability into sourcing strategy creates long-term value, stronger supplier relationships, and genuine differentiation.

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Nearshoring & supply-chain transformation

The strategic case for nearshoring, how to evaluate production geography, and what it takes to successfully transform a global supplier ecosystem.

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ESG & climate transition in fashion

Translating ESG commitments into operational reality — measurement frameworks, supplier engagement, and the governance structures that make reporting credible.

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Women in leadership

Building workplaces where diverse talent can progress and lead — and why greater representation of women in decision-making roles is a business imperative, not a side agenda.

2026 High Level Forum

Elif CAM at 2026 High Level Forum
Elif CAM at 2026 High Level Forum
Elif CAM at 2026 High Level Forum

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2026
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit — New York
Speaker
DeFacto's sustainable sourcing approach shared on the global stage at the United Nations Leaders Summit
2025
Global Fashion Summit
Panellist
Supply chain transparency and the road to net zero
2025
UNDP New York Sustainable Procurement Coalition High Level Forum
Speaker
From compliance to competitive advantage: rethinking sustainability in sourcing
2024
Istanbul Fashion Connection
Keynote Speaker
Nearshoring and the new geography of fashion production
2024
Women in Retail Leadership Summit
Panellist
Advancing women into senior leadership in global fashion

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Anadolu Ajansı & DHA
2026
DeFacto shared its sustainable sourcing approach at the United Nations Leaders Summit
News
Bestyle Magazine
2025
Career journey, sustainable fashion philosophy, and DeFacto's environmental goals — the vision from 'Compliance to Collaboration'
Interview
Güncel Kadın
2025
DeFacto Integrated Sustainability Report — 25% of cotton consumption sourced through Better Cotton
Feature
Adjust Brand
2024
Sustainability Stars: 25% reduction in water consumption; Better Cotton certification for 50% of cotton products by 2027
Feature
Platin Online
2024
Elif Çam appointed Head of Sustainability and CSR at DeFacto — senior appointment on the path to 2030 sustainability targets
News
Patron Rehberi & TradeAll
2024
Appointment announced of Çam, with over 22 years of experience in domestic and international markets
News
LinkedIn
2024
DeFacto joins the UN Global Compact's Sustainable Sourcing Coalition — Çam to represent the company on the coalition committee
Announcement

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