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The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has sparked significant debate, particularly concerning its potential impact on trade relations with key partners such as India. However, EU officials have recently clarified that the primary aim of CBAM is environmental sustainability, not the erection of new trade barriers.

As the race to explore space intensifies, the imperative for sustainable practices in this domain has never been clearer. The burgeoning interest from both government agencies and private enterprises in space exploration necessitates a strategic approach to sustainability, ensuring that the benefits of space ventures are maximized while minimizing the environmental impact.

The European Union’s forthcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is poised to reshape the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across the continent. This landmark legislation, mandating comprehensive ESG disclosures, has raised significant concerns within the business community about its potential impact on M&A activity.

The fashion industry's rapid growth has led to severe environmental degradation, making Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles essential for achieving a circular fashion economy.

Learn about the companies that are making significant strides to bridge the gap between consumer desires for sustainability and transparency and their brand messaging, such as Lenzing, Inditex, and Kering.

Join CommonShare's CEO Martin Smith at the USFIA 2024 Conference on November 13th to explore solutions for trade, transportation, and compliance challenges in the fashion industry.

Despite strong support from environmental advocates, the New York Fashion Act faces significant resistance from influential trade groups like the AAFA, posing ongoing legislative challenges for the fashion industry.

The European Commission has recently implemented an EU-wide restriction on the use of siloxanes, a class of solvents previously marketed as a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to perchloroethylene (Perc) for dry cleaning textiles.

Several companies, including Carlsberg, Unilever, and Walmart, have made significant strides in decarbonizing their supply chains by setting science-based targets and engaging suppliers to adopt sustainable practices, serving as models for others to follow.

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