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The Crucial Importance of Fairtrade Certification for Sustainable Textile Businesses
Fairtrade certification signifies a profound commitment to ethical production, social justice, and environmental stewardship, crucial for sustainable textile businesses aligning with their core values and objectives.
|March 27th, 2024|3:13 PM
Sustainability Governance
Examining the Pitfalls in CSRD-Aligned Double Materiality Assessments: A Guide for Companies
The CSRD will revolutionize sustainability reporting, aligning it with financial disclosures by requiring comprehensive ESG reporting, necessitating a substantial expansion in disclosure scope regardless of previous practices.
|March 26th, 2024|3:16 PM
Sustainability Governance
How to Conduct Double-Materiality Assessments for EU CSRD Compliance
Recent guidance from EFRAG aims to streamline a structured assessment process, echoing historical stakeholder engagement practices in assessing sustainability matters through a double-materiality lens.
|March 25th, 2024|5:50 PM
Sustainability Governance
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the SEC's new climate disclosure rule, signaling a pivotal moment in the debate over mandatory reporting of climate risks and GHG emissions by companies.
|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM
Sustainability Governance
Navigating the SEC Climate Rule: ESG Experts Advocate Comprehensive Approach to ESG Reporting
Riveron urges companies to enhance climate reporting capabilities following the SEC's new rule, noting the absence of Scope 3 emissions reporting compared to regulations in California and the EU, highlighting a unique regulatory environment for US firms.
|March 21st, 2024|3:22 PM
Sustainability Standards News
The Implementation of USDA's Strengthening Organic Enforces Final Certification Rule
The USDA's Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule aims to combat fraud and enhance supply chain integrity while improving farm-to-market traceability.
|March 20th, 2024|6:52 PM
Sustainability Standards News
FoodChain ID Strengthens its Position as a Leading Certifier for USDA National Organic Program
FoodChain ID's acquisition of Organic Certifiers Inc., an accredited certification body by the USDA National Organic Program, elevates its status to a top five certifier, reinforcing its authority and trustworthiness in organic certification.
|March 20th, 2024|4:27 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Understanding the USDA’s New Organic Certification Requirements
The USDA introduces the NOP Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, effective March 19, 2024, aiming to bolster traceability and protect the integrity of organic products in the supply chain.
|March 20th, 2024|2:58 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices
EPDs provide standardized, verified information on a product's environmental impact, essential for informed decision-making and comparison, based on ISO14025 standards and comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment studies.
|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Leads the Charge with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for XCarb™ Renewably Produced Steel
ArcelorMittal Dofasco pioneers carbon-neutral steel with five EPDs for XCarb™ RRP construction materials.
|March 19th, 2024|12:21 PM
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L'Oréal Plans Industry-Shifting Changes To The Way It Makes Perfume
L’Oreal announced new methods for extracting natural fragrances, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable production practices.
|June 3rd, 2024|6:35 AM
Sustainable Investments
Danone Joins 100+ Accelerator as Fifth Partner for Scaling Sustainable Startup Innovation
Danone joins AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company & Unilever to launch Cohort 6 of the 100+ Accelerator, combining efforts to develop and scale innovative solutions to our most pressing business and sustainability challenges.
|May 30th, 2024|4:31 PM
Sustainable Materials
Estée Lauder Shares Promising Update About Its Efforts In Developing Sustainable Beauty Product Packaging
The beauty industry is getting a much-needed makeover as Estée Lauder becomes the next major beauty retailer to commit to going green.
|May 28th, 2024|12:38 PM