"Investments Collaborations" News Archive

CFC 2025 spotlighted major advances in cellulose fibre tech, biosynthetics, and circular economy strategies, shaping the future of sustainable textiles.

The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal aims to drive green manufacturing by allocating over 100 billion euros for sustainable investment. Discover the potential of this initiative to transform green manufacturing and sustainability practices.

Circ secures $25M to scale textile-to-textile recycling, advancing circular fashion with industrial solutions and major brand partnerships.

Inside Out’s $300 million commitment is reshaping sustainable consumption by investing in regenerative brands, circular economy infrastructure, and impact-driven innovation.

In a significant move to elevate corporate transparency on sustainability issues, Belgium has officially implemented the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), further solidifying its commitment to climate action and responsible business practices. The CSRD introduces a new set of rigorous requirements that will reshape the way companies across Europe disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. For Belgium, this marks a decisive step toward aligning with EU-wide sustainability mandates and raising the bar for corporate accountability in a rapidly changing world.

A recent study from Sourcing Champions signals a concerning stall in net-zero progress among global companies, particularly in emissions tied to supply chains and procurement. While larger firms are more likely to have set formal net-zero targets, many small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lag behind. This growing disparity, especially among smaller firms critical to global supply chains, could undermine broader climate goals if left unaddressed.

A widening skills gap in the United States may hinder both corporate and national ambitions to achieve critical climate targets. LinkedIn’s recent Global Green Skills Report reveals that U.S. companies are facing a shortage of “green skills”—from decarbonization expertise to sustainable procurement knowledge—necessary to align with sustainability goals. While demand for green-skilled workers surged over the last year, the supply has struggled to keep pace. The report suggests that the current green talent pool must double if businesses are to support increasingly ambitious sustainability frameworks.

London – Ninian Wilson, the esteemed Global Supply Chain Director and CEO of Vodafone Procurement, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards. This recognition highlights Wilson’s profound influence and commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain management.

Vattenfall’s Bruzaholm wind farm project, slated for completion in autumn 2025, is setting a new standard in reducing carbon emissions through sustainable procurement. This 21-turbine onshore wind farm will generate 460 GWh of fossil-free electricity each year, bolstering the power supply in southern Sweden.

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services has announced a strategic collaboration with CommonShare to deliver a comprehensive Bill-of-Materials (BOM) and Purchase Order traceability solution.