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The Crucial Importance of Fairtrade Certification for Sustainable Textile Businesses
Sustainability Standards News

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.
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|March 27th, 2024|3:13 PM
Examining the Pitfalls in CSRD-Aligned Double Materiality Assessments: A Guide for Companies
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.
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|March 26th, 2024|3:16 PM
How to Conduct Double-Materiality Assessments for EU CSRD Compliance
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.
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|March 25th, 2024|5:50 PM
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
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.
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|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM
Navigating the SEC Climate Rule: ESG Experts Advocate Comprehensive Approach to ESG Reporting
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.
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|March 21st, 2024|3:22 PM
The Implementation of USDA's Strengthening Organic Enforces Final Certification Rule
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.
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|March 20th, 2024|6:52 PM
FoodChain ID Strengthens its Position as a Leading Certifier for USDA National Organic Program
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.
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|March 20th, 2024|4:27 PM
Understanding the USDA’s New Organic Certification Requirements
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.
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|March 20th, 2024|2:58 PM
Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices
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.
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|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Leads the Charge with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for XCarb™ Renewably Produced Steel
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.
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|March 19th, 2024|12:21 PM