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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.
|December 27th, 2023|2:38 PM
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.
|December 26th, 2023|9:26 PM
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.
|December 21st, 2023|11:46 AM
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.
|December 20th, 2023|2:32 PM
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.
|December 20th, 2023|1:13 PM
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.
|December 19th, 2023|11:26 AM
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).
|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
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.
|December 14th, 2023|11:16 AM
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.
|December 13th, 2023|4:13 PM
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.
|December 13th, 2023|8:31 AM
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D2L Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
D2L makes progress across four key sustainability pillars as it continues to help transform the way the world learns.
|April 24th, 2024|3:49 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
South Korea’s LG Electronics Raises $800 Million Global Sustainability Bond
LG Electronics issued its first global bond in 17 years, raising USD 800 million with strong global institutional interest despite market volatility.
|April 24th, 2024|11:14 AM
Ethical Consumerism
The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products
Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices.
|April 22nd, 2024|3:46 PM