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5mo ago

Former French Minister Christophe Castaner Joins Shein as Corporate Responsibility Advisor

The ex-Interior Minister will serve on a regional advisory committee for the fast-fashion giant, facing criticism for its environmental and labor practices.

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Christophe Castaner devient le nouveau conseiller de l'enseigne chinoise Shein.
L'ancien ministre de l'Intérieur avait déjà créé sa société, Villanelle Conseil, en 2023.

Overview

  • Christophe Castaner, former French Interior Minister, has been appointed to a Shein advisory committee focused on corporate social responsibility for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
  • The Chinese fast-fashion company has been under scrutiny for its environmental impact, labor practices, and alleged ties to forced labor involving the Uyghur minority in China.
  • Castaner will work alongside Nicole Guedj, an ex-Secretary of State, and Bernard Spitz, a former business leader, as part of the newly created committee.
  • Shein has faced increased regulatory pressure in Europe, including stricter environmental controls and allegations of human rights violations from international organizations and U.S. lawmakers.
  • While Castaner has stated his role is not that of a lobbyist, his appointment raises questions given his past emphasis on supporting local industries and his limited background in corporate social responsibility.