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Businesses must adhere to three stages: sourcing Fairtrade-certified cotton, engaging certified processors, and meeting Fairtrade standards for production to carry the Fairtrade Cotton Mark.

Fairtrade certification signifies a profound commitment to ethical production, social justice, and environmental stewardship, crucial for sustainable textile businesses aligning with their core values and objectives.

The CSRD will revolutionize sustainability reporting, aligning it with financial disclosures by requiring comprehensive ESG reporting, necessitating a substantial expansion in disclosure scope regardless of previous practices.

Recent guidance from EFRAG aims to streamline a structured assessment process, echoing historical stakeholder engagement practices in assessing sustainability matters through a double-materiality lens.

The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the SEC's new climate disclosure rule, signaling a pivotal moment in the debate over mandatory reporting of climate risks and GHG emissions by companies.

Riveron urges companies to enhance climate reporting capabilities following the SEC's new rule, noting the absence of Scope 3 emissions reporting compared to regulations in California and the EU, highlighting a unique regulatory environment for US firms.

The USDA's Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule aims to combat fraud and enhance supply chain integrity while improving farm-to-market traceability.

FoodChain ID's acquisition of Organic Certifiers Inc., an accredited certification body by the USDA National Organic Program, elevates its status to a top five certifier, reinforcing its authority and trustworthiness in organic certification.

The USDA introduces the NOP Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, effective March 19, 2024, aiming to bolster traceability and protect the integrity of organic products in the supply chain.

EPDs provide standardized, verified information on a product's environmental impact, essential for informed decision-making and comparison, based on ISO14025 standards and comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment studies.