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Understanding Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Its Impact on Manufacturers' Environmental Footprint
Sustainable Supply Chains

Understanding Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Its Impact on Manufacturers' Environmental Footprint

Quantifying emissions across supply chains via LCA, categorized into Scopes 1, 2, and 3, is bolstered by diverse guidelines like ISO14040 and ISO14044, alongside industry-specific and regional standards.
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|April 8th, 2024|12:21 PM
8 Fashion Companies that Have Incorporated Traceability in Their Supply Chains
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8 Fashion Companies that Have Incorporated Traceability in Their Supply Chains

Supply chain traceability stands at the forefront of the fashion industry's sustainability agenda, with Eileen Fisher, Outland Denim, and Timberland leading the charge in order traceability.
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|April 4th, 2024|3:31 PM
Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices
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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.
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|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability: The Significance of Environmental Product Declarations
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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.
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|March 19th, 2024|11:59 AM
Navigating Towards Sustainable Tech Supply Chains: From Mapping to Transformation
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Navigating Towards Sustainable Tech Supply Chains: From Mapping to Transformation

Developing sustainability maturity in supply chains will be essential for companies to radically evolve their business models and capture new market opportunities.
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|March 15th, 2024|9:15 AM
Leveraging Supply Chain Mapping for Sustainable Operations: Prioritizing Risks and Opportunities
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Leveraging Supply Chain Mapping for Sustainable Operations: Prioritizing Risks and Opportunities

CommonShare's platform revolutionizes supply chain visibility by streamlining compliance and facilitating efficient supply chain tracing, ensuring accurate mapping of detained goods' journeys and enabling companies to streamline compliance efforts.
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|March 13th, 2024|2:48 PM
Maximizing Circular Strategies to Decarbonize Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Maximizing Circular Strategies to Decarbonize Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mounting regulatory pressures and demand for science-based reduction targets are compelling businesses to prioritize managing Scope 3 emissions, despite challenges in measurement and reduction due to data limitations and operational complexities.
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|March 13th, 2024|2:23 PM
Parent Companies of Zara, Uniqlo and H&M Invest 40 Million Euros in Infinited Fiber Company
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Parent Companies of Zara, Uniqlo and H&M Invest 40 Million Euros in Infinited Fiber Company

The Finnish fashion and textile technology company Infinited Fiber Company has completed a 40 million-euro funding round from new investors such as Inditex, TTY Management, Youngone and Goldwin, as well as its existing ones.
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|March 11th, 2024|7:42 PM
Amazon Pumps Cash Into AI-Powered Recycling Startup
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Amazon Pumps Cash Into AI-Powered Recycling Startup

Amazon announced earlier this week it has taken another step toward becoming a mean, green e-commerce machine.
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|March 11th, 2024|4:25 PM
Sustainable Cultivation of Basil Oil: A Green Approach to Aromatic Elixirs
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Sustainable Cultivation of Basil Oil: A Green Approach to Aromatic Elixirs

In response to the growing demand for essential oils, it is imperative to embrace sustainable cultivation practices for basil oil, emphasizing eco-friendly methods to safeguard biodiversity and the environment.
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|January 31st, 2024|6:19 PM