The Consultant will provide support to the Consumer Information Area of Excellence of the 10YFP.The consultancy will result in a comprehensive assessment of the readiness and perspectives of textile companies in China, regarding the implementation of Digital Product Passports. The final outputs will include a structured company mapping, a validated survey tool, and a consolidated report analyzing survey findings. The results will provide insights into industry challenges, opportunities, and potential pathways for adoption, supporting the broader objectives of the UNIDO-UNEP collaboration. Output expectations: - Participate in training and informational sessions with the UNIDO-UNEP coordination team to align on project objectives, methodologies, and expectations. - Identify at least 30 relevant textile companies along the entire value chain in China for participation in the assessment and establish communication with key stakeholders within those companies. - Draft and finalize the survey, ensuring clarity, relevance, and alignment with project objectives. - Conduct 30 in-person interviews with company representatives to facilitate survey completion and gather qualitative insights. - Compile survey results, analyze key findings, and prepare a comprehensive report following the provided templates. - Deliver a virtual presentation summarizing key results and insights to project team. Specific tasks and responsibilities: 1st deliverables company mapping report and the finalized survey. The company mapping report will include a structured list of identified textile companies in China, along with confirmed interview schedules and key contact details. The finalized survey will be submitted as a standalone document, ensuring alignment with project objectives and industry relevance, ready for implementation in the next phase. 2nd deliverables: a survey results report and a virtual presentation. The survey results report will compile and analyze responses from participating companies, following the provided reporting template. It will present key insights, trends, and relevant observations. The final virtual presentation will summarize the findings and facilitate discussions with project stakeholders, supported by a set of presentation slides.