Governance Board
Oversight, Integrity, and Strategic Accountability
Circular Stitches operates on the principle that sustainability systems must be governed with transparency, independence, and structured accountability.
The Governance Board provides oversight to ensure that the development and implementation of the Sustainable Fibre Standard (SFS) remains credible, balanced, and aligned with public interest objectives.
Role of the Governance Board
The Governance Board provides strategic and ethical oversight across Circular Stitches initiatives, including the Sustainable Fibre Standard (SFS).
Its role is to safeguard:
Institutional integrity
Standard setting credibility
Transparency in decision making
Long-term system accountability
The Board does not manage day to day operations.
Its function is oversight, guidance, and governance assurance.
Governance Responsibilities
The Governance Board supports:
Review of standard development principles
Oversight of governance policies and procedures
Ethical and conflict of interest guidance
Strategic direction alignment
Protection of stakeholder balance across the value chain
This structure helps ensure that SFS evolves through structured governance rather than commercial influence.
Governance Principles
Circular Stitches governance is guided by the following principles:
Independence
Decisions guided by integrity and public-interest considerations.
Transparency
Clear governance structures and documented processes.
Accountability
Oversight mechanisms supporting defensible outcomes.
Inclusivity
Consideration of stakeholders across the textile value chain.
Continuous Improvement
Periodic review and evolution of governance practices.
Governance Structure
The Governance Board works alongside:
Technical development functions
Advisory expertise (Board of Advisories)
Pilot participant feedback mechanisms
Each plays a distinct role within the broader institutional framework.
Board Members
Dr. Meera Sharma
Soil Scientist | Sustainable Agriculture
20+ years in soil health monitoring and regenerative farming practices across India. Advisor on soil certification frameworks.
Dr. Meera Sharma
Soil Scientist | Sustainable Agriculture
20+ years in soil health monitoring and regenerative farming practices across India. Advisor on soil certification frameworks.
Dr. Meera Sharma
Soil Scientist | Sustainable Agriculture
20+ years in soil health monitoring and regenerative farming practices across India. Advisor on soil certification frameworks.
Conflict of Interest & Independence
Governance Board members are expected to disclose potential conflicts of interest and act in accordance with Circular Stitches governance policies to maintain impartiality and credibility.
Governance Transparency
Circular Stitches is committed to maintaining governance practices aligned with internationally recognized principles for responsible standard setting and system oversight.
Governance policies and updates may be published periodically.
Contact
Governance related inquiries may be directed to: