"Sustainable Supply Chains" News Archive

Implemented by LVMH, Kering, and H&M, The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) unveils groundbreaking targets to emphasize the urgency of biodiversity conservation and nature-based climate solutions.

CommonShare, a protocol for sustainable supply chains, has introduced the Sustainable Brand Benchmark® in its recent webinar.

Investors are pressuring fashion brands such as Burberry and Levi’s to improve their buying practices, driven by the recognition that sustainability is crucial for long-term financial success.

Sportswear brands Adidas and Nike, along with Chinese retail giants Shein and Temu, have been challenged by US politicians about the possible use of forced labor in their supply chains.

As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.

This year, Puma has joined Zero100, a research service made up of some of the industry's top leaders to reduce carbon emissions from the supply chain by fully digitizing it.

In collaboration with Circ, Inditex reinforces its commitment to circularity with this innovative collection of Zara garments made from recycled polyester and lyocell from the separation of multifibre textile waste.

With sustainability as Coty Inc's main driver for innovation, Gucci has just launched the first perfume distributed worldwide that uses alcohol from 100% recycled carbon emissions.

Recognized by the Textile Exchange, the trusted and renowned standard holder COTTON USA™ uses the latest blockchain technology to successfully ensure sustainable cotton production.

According to the study 'The State of European Supply Chains in 2022' prepared by JLL, European supply chains have started on a path towards greater optimization and restructuring.