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Brazilian Rancher Faces $50m Fine for Amazon Destruction
In a landmark decision, a Brazilian court has ordered cattle rancher Dirceu Kruger to pay over $50 million in compensation for illegal deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. The ruling represents the largest civil case for climate crimes in Brazil's history, signaling a robust legal effort to address environmental degradation and promote accountability.
|July 25th, 2024|2:41 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Enhancing Fashion Supply Chains: Lessons from Food, Transport, and Beauty Industries
Fashion's sprawling global supply chains, often expanded to cut costs, have become notoriously tangled and complex. Unlike industries such as food, transport, and beauty, fashion has historically lacked stringent regulations, resulting in minimal investment in infrastructure to track products throughout their lifecycle. However, other industries offer valuable lessons that fashion can adopt to enhance traceability and sustainability.
|July 24th, 2024|5:06 PM
Kuvimba Mining House Pioneers Blockchain-Based Gold Traceability in Zimbabwe
Emphasis on Transparency and Responsible Mining
|July 24th, 2024|3:41 PM
Arc’teryx, Zalando, and H&M Explore Profits Without Production Growth
Fashion Leaders Embrace Circular Economy in $700 Billion Reuse Market
|July 24th, 2024|2:42 PM
Europe's Forest Protection Push Faces Backlash from Trade Partners
The European Union's Approach to Deforestation and Its Global Implications
|July 24th, 2024|2:42 PM
Commonshare & Bureau Veritas Partnership to Enhance Supply Chain Traceability
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services has announced a strategic collaboration with CommonShare to deliver a comprehensive Bill-of-Materials (BOM) and Purchase Order traceability solution.
|July 18th, 2024|12:07 PM
AI and Climate Change Dominate Insurance Industry Priorities
The insurance sector's landscape is evolving, with a recent survey revealing that artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change have ascended to the forefront of industry concerns. The International Insurance Society (IIS) has published its 2024 Global Priorities Survey, which collected insights from nearly 20,000 senior executives worldwide, highlighting key strategic focuses for the year ahead.
|July 18th, 2024|10:16 AM
Ricron Panels Secures Series A Funding Led by Boon Sustainability to Expand Operations in India
Mumbai — Ricron Panels, a pioneering player in the plastic waste recycling sector, has successfully raised Series A funding led by Boon Sustainability Technologies. This capital infusion will bolster the company’s growth initiatives, marketing efforts, and capital expenditures, facilitating an expanded footprint in the Indian market.
|July 18th, 2024|10:16 AM
Shein Shifts IPO Plans to London, Unveils Sustainability Push Amid U.S. Scrutiny
Fast-fashion behemoth Shein is pivoting its initial public offering (IPO) strategy towards London, abandoning its previous intentions for a U.S. listing in light of rising allegations of labor abuses and significant opposition.
|July 18th, 2024|10:16 AM
Textile Exchange Postpones Launch of eTrackit Traceability System
Textile Exchange, the global non-profit organization focused on sustainable practices, has announced a delay in the rollout of its highly anticipated eTrackit traceability system following a pilot phase.
|July 18th, 2024|10:16 AM
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Sustainable Foods Summit Features Ingredient Innovations & Social Value
Ecovia Intelligence Organizes the 15th European Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam on 4-5 July 2024, Bringing Together Industry Leaders to Explore Innovations in Sustainability, Ingredients, and Marketing
|June 26th, 2024|11:33 AM
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Cotton Made in Africa Joins WTO and FIFA in Supporting African Cotton Through Football
Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) is now supporting a joint initiative by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) that aims to promote economic growth in developing countries through football.
|June 20th, 2024|1:52 PM
Sustainability Standards News
From Laboratory To Label: The Chemistry Between Production And Catwalks Is Finally Right
bluesign and SCTI donate the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology to ZDHC
|June 20th, 2024|12:41 PM