"Sustainable Supply Chains" News Archive

The Nike team is driving the transformation of its supply chain, a change brought on by the pandemic and the need to innovate.

Retail giants Adidas and Stella McCartney have exclusive access to vegan leather Mylo from the biotech company Bolt Threads, whose innovative material is made from mycelium, the roots of fungi.

Ecovative is part of an emerging industry of producers of materials that use mushrooms instead of animal skins to make leather, and are bringing major brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Stella McCartney on board.

The innovative fabric of Gucci’s sneakers combines plant-based raw materials obtained mainly from sustainable, renewable and environmentally friendly sources.

In addition, Adidas will only use recycled polyester from 2024.

Zara’s “Join Life” campaign guarantees improved environmental and social procedures in the production of its garments, along with improved manufacturing techniques and the most sustainable raw materials.

B Corp certification represents one of the many ways for companies to demonstrate, through action, real social benefit to make a small, big change in the world.

The Gap-owned sports fashion brand is launching a social fitness platform as it aims to reach $2bn in revenue by 2023.

More than 70 of the company's strategic suppliers have participated in Gap's water and energy programmes.

By 2025, Levi Strauss & Co. will use 50% less water in the manufacturing of its classic jeans.