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How Accompany is Creating a New Kind of Capitalism
Sustainability Governance

How Accompany is Creating a New Kind of Capitalism

By celebrating artisan handmade jewelry, Accompany intends to right the wrongs of the current methods used in the fashion industry.
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|July 21st, 2022|12:10 PM
Biden Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour in China and Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law
Sustainability Governance

Biden Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour in China and Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law

The law bans imports from the Uyghur-majority Sinkiang Autonomous Region in northwest China.
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|July 10th, 2022|5:16 PM
What is the Global Recycle Standard and its Requirements?
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What is the Global Recycle Standard and its Requirements?

Created in 2008 as part of the Textile Exchange, the GRS strives to increase the use of recycled materials in products.
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|April 25th, 2022|3:34 PM
European Commission Presents New Proposal for Sustainable and Circular Products
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European Commission Presents New Proposal for Sustainable and Circular Products

The European Commission has just presented new proposals that champion circularity, responsible labeling, and improving energy efficiency throughout supply chains.
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|March 31st, 2022|1:59 PM
J. Crew’s Works Towards 100% Responsibly Sourced Cotton as Part of New Plan
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J. Crew’s Works Towards 100% Responsibly Sourced Cotton as Part of New Plan

The American retailer launches an ambitious sustainability plan in order to work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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|March 22nd, 2022|3:14 PM
Partner with GoodWeave International to Prevent Breaches of Child Labor Laws
Sustainability Governance

Partner with GoodWeave International to Prevent Breaches of Child Labor Laws

Good Weave International is a Nobel Prize-winning organization that works tirelessly to stop child labor in global supply chains.
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|March 10th, 2022|3:30 PM
Italy Explores Algerian Gas as Europe Shifts Away from Russian Fossil Fuels
Sustainability Governance

Italy Explores Algerian Gas as Europe Shifts Away from Russian Fossil Fuels

Algerian gas: an alternative to the ongoing crisis with Russia?
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|March 7th, 2022|4:28 PM
Europe Strives for Green Label for Nuclear and Gas Plants
Sustainability Governance

Europe Strives for Green Label for Nuclear and Gas Plants

​​Opponents from renewable energy plants are pressuring the European Commission to modify its plan, which deems nuclear and gas energy plants as “green”.
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|March 3rd, 2022|2:59 PM
Latin America and the Caribbean Must Move Towards Sustainable Agrifood Systems
Sustainability Governance

Latin America and the Caribbean Must Move Towards Sustainable Agrifood Systems

The ministers of agriculture of the region, gathered at FAO's annual conference, agreed on the need to move towards prosperous and inclusive rural environments that ensure environmental sustainability and climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
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|February 16th, 2022|11:30 AM
The Cosmetics Industry's 2030 Target: Sustainable Development
Sustainability Governance

The Cosmetics Industry's 2030 Target: Sustainable Development

The major objective for the cosmetics industry is to achieve sustainable development in its products by 2030 and in doing so, reduce pollution.
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|February 7th, 2022|1:21 PM