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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
Sustainable Supply Chains
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability: The Significance of Environmental Product Declarations
As consumers become more environmentally conscious, businesses are under pressure to not only reduce their own environmental footprint but also to ensure that their products are sourced and manufactured sustainably.
|March 19th, 2024|11:59 AM
Sustainability Governance
Why Businesses Must Prepare for Compliance with the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation
As the EU prioritizes combating deforestation and promoting sustainable land use, CommonShare’s architecture transforms facility data management with secure access and geospatial precision, fostering transparency and collaboration among stakeholders.
|March 19th, 2024|7:28 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Austria's Lenzing Releases Combined Annual & Sustainability Report
The Lenzing Group, a prominent producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers, publishes its inaugural combined annual and sustainability report, emphasizing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
|March 18th, 2024|5:16 PM
Sustainable Materials
Reformation Launches New Eco-Swimwear Line
Reformation has enhanced its sustainable swimwear materials, using the previous launch's recycled ECONYL regenerated nylon leftovers as well as a new, non-synthetic, and renewable material made of a bio-based fiber called EVO by Fulgar.
|March 18th, 2024|5:01 PM
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WRAP Launches New Drive to Promote Circular Living in the USA and Across the Americas
In a significant move, climate action NGO WRAP has opened a key office in Washington, DC to address environmental impact from unsustainable production, consumption, and waste.
|April 15th, 2024|9:03 AM
Ethical Consumerism
Stella McCartney Takes Sustainable Market to Japan With Isetan
Stella McCartney is partnering with the department store chain Isetan to bring Stella’s Sustainable Market to Japan for the first time.
|April 12th, 2024|11:01 AM
Sustainability Standards News
DMD Systems Recovery Earns 25% Improvement in B Corp™ Score for Sustainable ITAD Services
DMD Systems Recovery, LLC. (DMD), a reuse-first ITAD services provider, proudly announces that after a thorough reassessment by B Lab™, DMD's B Impact Assessment™ jumped over 20 points, achieving a total score of 103.
|April 11th, 2024|12:36 PM