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The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act: An Analysis of Its Recent Legislative Setback
Sustainability Governance

The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act: An Analysis of Its Recent Legislative Setback

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 18th, 2024|11:13 AM
Navigating the Impact of EU-Wide Restrictions on 'Greener' Solvents in the Textile Industry
Sustainability Governance

Navigating the Impact of EU-Wide Restrictions on 'Greener' Solvents in the Textile 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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 17th, 2024|11:29 AM
Strategies for Companies to Effectively Decarbonize Their Supply Chains
Sustainable Supply Chains

Strategies for Companies to Effectively Decarbonize Their Supply Chains

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 13th, 2024|7:13 AM
CSDDD’s Groundbreaking Requirements Will Pose New Procurement Challenges – Here’s How Businesses Can Respond
Sustainable Supply Chains

CSDDD’s Groundbreaking Requirements Will Pose New Procurement Challenges – Here’s How Businesses Can Respond

CommonShare provides an advanced platform to help companies comply with supply chain due diligence regulations, ensuring their supply chains are free from human rights violations and environmental harm.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 12th, 2024|7:09 AM
Transforming Textiles: The Future of Sustainability in Fiber and Fabric
Sustainable Suppliers News

Transforming Textiles: The Future of Sustainability in Fiber and Fabric

The textile industry is increasingly using recycled fibers like REPREVE®, SEAQUAL®, and ECONYL® to mitigate global plastic pollution, reduce fossil fuel demand, and introduce biodegradable polyesters such as CiCLO® that degrade faster in landfills, minimizing long-term environmental impact.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 11th, 2024|2:18 PM
81% Of Companies Outside CSRD's Scope Still Intend To Adhere To Its Standards
Sustainability Governance

81% Of Companies Outside CSRD's Scope Still Intend To Adhere To Its Standards

The CSRD affects all companies on EU regulated markets, including non-EU entities, with U.S. subsidiaries needing compliance based on specific thresholds, and many companies proactively aligning with its stringent standards.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 10th, 2024|10:00 AM
Join Sustainability LIVE at The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards 2024

Join Sustainability LIVE at The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards, hosted by Sustainability LIVE London 2024 on 10th September, dedicated to recognizing and honoring businesses for their sustainability practices.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 10th, 2024|9:41 AM
The Transformative Impact of Circulose® Material in the Textile Industry
Sustainable Materials

The Transformative Impact of Circulose® Material in the Textile Industry

With growing demand for sustainability, Circulose®, made from 100% discarded textiles, is revolutionizing circular fashion, benefiting both businesses and the environment.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 4th, 2024|3:49 PM
The Urgent Pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead
Sustainability Governance

The Urgent Pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015, are 17 interlinked objectives aimed at addressing global challenges by 2030, but experts stress that intensified governmental efforts are needed to achieve them.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 3rd, 2024|6:26 AM
Sustainability LIVE London: The Premier Hybrid Event for Sustainability Leaders
Sustainable Supply Chains

Sustainability LIVE London: The Premier Hybrid Event for Sustainability Leaders

Sustainability LIVE cultivates a vibrant atmosphere where sustainability leaders from the UK and Europe can gather, forge connections, and delve deeper into the most pressing sustainability issues facing their organizations.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 30th, 2024|6:40 AM