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Why Science-Based Targets for Fashion Companies Are Here to Stay
Sustainable Supply Chains

Why Science-Based Targets for Fashion Companies Are Here to Stay

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.
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|May 24th, 2023|1:50 PM
Sustainable Brand Benchmark® Unveiled in CommonShare Webinar: Ensuring Authenticity and Compliance Amidst Sustainability Demands
Sustainable Supply Chains

Sustainable Brand Benchmark® Unveiled in CommonShare Webinar: Ensuring Authenticity and Compliance Amidst Sustainability Demands

CommonShare, a protocol for sustainable supply chains, has introduced the Sustainable Brand Benchmark® in its recent webinar.
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|May 23rd, 2023|1:46 PM
Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices
Sustainable Supply Chains

Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices

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.
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|May 17th, 2023|6:36 AM
Lawmakers Investigate Adidas and Nike Over Forced Labor Allegations
Sustainable Supply Chains

Lawmakers Investigate Adidas and Nike Over Forced Labor Allegations

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.
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|May 16th, 2023|9:22 AM
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
Sustainable Supply Chains

Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan

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.
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|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
Puma’s Efforts to Achieve a 100% Digitized Supply Chain
Sustainable Supply Chains

Puma’s Efforts to Achieve a 100% Digitized Supply Chain

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.
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|April 26th, 2023|11:39 AM
Zara Launches its First Multi-Fiber Recycled Collection with Circ
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Materials

Zara Launches its First Multi-Fiber Recycled Collection with Circ

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.
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|April 20th, 2023|11:10 AM
Gucci’s New Perfume is Made from Recycled Carbon Emissions
Sustainable Supply Chains

Gucci’s New Perfume is Made from Recycled Carbon Emissions

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.
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|April 5th, 2023|11:13 AM
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Has Tracked over 3 Million Kilos of Sustainable Cotton
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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|April 3rd, 2023|12:05 PM
European Supply Chains Have Embarked on a Path of Optimization and Restructuring
Sustainable Supply Chains

European Supply Chains Have Embarked on a Path of Optimization and Restructuring

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.
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|March 31st, 2023|10:47 AM