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U.S. Commission Has Held a Hearing on the Implementation of UFLPA
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China has held a hearing on "Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & the Global Supply Chain Impact"
Sustainability Governance
Are ESG-Compliant Companies More Profitable?
ESG performance is now - and in the future - a differentiating value that has gained weight in recent years, as seen in the efforts by retailers such as Nike, LVMH, Marks & Spencers, and more.
Sustainability Governance
What the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles Implies for Fashion Companies
As demonstrated in actions taken by major apparel companies such as Decathlon, Mango, H&M and more, the apparel industry is already adapting to the strategy to make sustainable products the norm in the EU.
Sustainability Governance
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Has Tracked over 3 Million Kilos of Sustainable Cotton
Recognized by the Textile Exchange, the trusted and renowned standard holder COTTON USA™ uses the latest blockchain technology to successfully ensure sustainable cotton production.
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Fairtrade and International Trade Centre Advances on its Agenda 2030 with a Sustainability Partnership
The two organizations signed a new agreement aimed at promoting climate change adaptation and gender empowerment among smallholder farmers and enabling them to access new markets.
Sustainability Governance
European Commission Takes Action Against Greenwashing and Curbs "Green" Labels
The new measures complete the proposal presented by the same Commission in March 2022 and aims to establish common criteria across Europe against "greenwashing" and "misleading environmental claims".
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Sustainability Governance
The Major Fashion Companies that Have Committed to Net Carbon by 2030
Fashion companies Patagonia, Allbirds, C&A and Ecoalf have joined a group of more than 500 companies in an ambitious pact to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
Sustainability Governance
The Challenges of Implementing a Circular Economy in Fashion
Currently, less than 1% of clothing is recycled. Here is what fashion companies like Sepiia, Ecoalf, and Stella McCartney are doing in response.
Sustainability Governance
VF Closes a New $500 Million Bond to Support Sustainable Initiatives
Owner of Timberland and the North Face, the U.S. fashion retailer has just closed its second bond issue to support key sustainability initiatives that the company aims to achieve.
Sustainability Governance
California Bill to Make Brands Responsible for Fashion Waste Problem
The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, proposed earlier this month, would require apparel and footwear brands to account for what happens to their products after they're sold - a first in the U.S.
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The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products
Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices.
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New Announcements with Soko Chimica, Pure Denim, & DONDUP
Since the year 2000, bluesign® has been dedicated to addressing a range of critical areas within the textile industry, spanning chemical management, impact reduction, worker health and safety, sustainability, and environmental sciences.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Prada Group Announces First Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits in Partnership with DHL Global Forwarding
Prada Group announces first investment in sustainable aviation fuel credits in partnership with DHL Global Forwarding.