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Birla Cellulose Leads Canopy's Hot Button Report 2023
Sustainability Standards News

Birla Cellulose Leads Canopy's Hot Button Report 2023

Aditya Birla Group's Birla Cellulose secures the top spot in the 2023 Canopy Hot Button Report, acknowledged as the world's second-largest sustainable MMCF producer for four consecutive years due to exemplary wood-based raw material sourcing practices.
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|December 27th, 2023|2:38 PM
Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl
Sustainable Materials

Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl

Repreve is set to highlight its transformative process at the Rose Bowl during the championship semifinal, showcasing its role in crafting sustainable team uniforms.
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|December 26th, 2023|9:26 PM
Tapestry's Energy Partnership Powers Illinois Communities with Solar Energy for Two Decades
Sustainable Supply Chains

Tapestry's Energy Partnership Powers Illinois Communities with Solar Energy for Two Decades

Tapestry has forged an innovative 15-year energy partnership with Pivot Energy to acquire Impact Renewable Energy Credits from six Illinois solar project.
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|December 21st, 2023|11:46 AM
B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program
Sustainability Standards News

B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program

The inclusion of brands such as Scamp & Dude and Farm Rio in the B Corp certification program reflects a notable industry shift towards responsible and ethical practices.
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|December 20th, 2023|2:32 PM
Plaintiffs Withdraw Greenwashing Lawsuit Against H&M
Ethical Consumerism

Plaintiffs Withdraw Greenwashing Lawsuit Against H&M

Plaintiffs Chelsea Commodore and Rakeedha Scarlett dropped a 2022 greenwashing lawsuit against H&M, highlighting the critical role of accurate sustainability information in the fashion industry.
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|December 20th, 2023|1:13 PM
Prada Commits to Global Sustainability by Joining UN Global Compact
Sustainable Supply Chains

Prada Commits to Global Sustainability by Joining UN Global Compact

Prada Group reinforces its commitment to global sustainability by joining the UN Global Compact, aligning with key principles for responsible business practices, and supporting the promotion of Sustainable Development Goals.
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|December 19th, 2023|11:26 AM
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
Sustainability Governance

EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses

The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
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|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
Uniqlo Elevates Sustainable Fashion Through Innovative Partnership with FIT
Ethical Consumerism

Uniqlo Elevates Sustainable Fashion Through Innovative Partnership with FIT

Uniqlo partners with FIT to launch the Re.Live collection, an innovative upcycling initiative featuring 11 pieces, born from the Re.Uniqlo program that transforms non-sellable and non-wearable Uniqlo products.
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|December 14th, 2023|11:16 AM
UK Government Takes Steps to Address Deforestation in Supply Chains
Sustainability Governance

UK Government Takes Steps to Address Deforestation in Supply Chains

The UK government aims to ban deforestation-linked commodities like palm oil and soy through the Forest Risk Commodities Scheme, targeting large businesses, but concerns about loopholes remain.
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|December 13th, 2023|4:13 PM
Forced-Labor Watchdog Initiates Investigation into Guess Over Ties to Uyghur Forced Labor
Sustainable Supply Chains

Forced-Labor Watchdog Initiates Investigation into Guess Over Ties to Uyghur Forced Labor

Canada's corporate watchdog Meyerhoffer is investigating Guess over potential ties to Uyghur forced labor in China, citing concerns about the company's insufficient proof of having no supply links to Chinese firms using forced labor.
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|December 13th, 2023|8:31 AM