The fashion industry needs better sourcing and waste practices — fast. Cloud computing could be a long-term fix.

• The fashion industry may soon face new legislation that requires sustainability transparency.
• Cloud computing could allow fashion companies to share data and reduce production waste.
• This article is part of "Build IT," a series about digital-tech trends disrupting industries.

Across the fashion industry, companies are steeling themselves for the potential passage of the EU Green Claims Directive, which could happen as early as next year.