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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.
|June 18th, 2024|11:13 AM
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.
|June 17th, 2024|11:29 AM
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.
|June 13th, 2024|7:13 AM
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.
|June 12th, 2024|7:09 AM
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.
|June 11th, 2024|2:18 PM
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.
|June 10th, 2024|10:00 AM
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.
|June 10th, 2024|9:41 AM
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.
|June 4th, 2024|3:49 PM
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.
|June 3rd, 2024|6:26 AM
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.
|May 30th, 2024|6:40 AM
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Sustainability Innovation
Azura Fashion Group Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Model Driving Sustainable Fashion
Azura Fashion Group announces a groundbreaking AI model set to revolutionize the fashion industry by enhancing sustainability and supporting circular economy practices.
|June 11th, 2024|3:59 PM
Sustainability Innovation
JLR Launches Sustainability Innovation Challenge To Engage Innovators For Pioneering Mobility And Automotive Solutions
JLR has launched its first Sustainability Innovation Challenge, to engage innovators, startups and other organisations in developing and collaborating on sustainable solutions for the luxury mobility sector.
|June 10th, 2024|5:18 PM
Sustainable Materials
Vestiaire Collective Cooperates With Repair And Alteration Platform Sojo
Resale platform Vestiaire Collective is to partner with repair and alteration platform Sojo to provide customers with access to tailoring and repair offerings, as well as Sojo's zero-emission pick-up and home delivery service.
|June 10th, 2024|10:41 AM