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Edonia Raises €2M for Sustainable Meat Alternatives
The carbon footprint of Edonia's products is drastically lower than their meat counterparts.
Sustainable Materials
Cotton Certifier Used by Inditex, H&M Finds No Evidence Brazil Farms Breached Standards.
A sustainability certification group for cotton, used by Zara's owner Inditex, reported Tuesday that an independent audit found no breaches by three Brazilian farms accused of deforestation and land-grabbing by an NGO.
D2L Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
D2L makes progress across four key sustainability pillars as it continues to help transform the way the world learns.
Sustainable Supply Chains
South Korea’s LG Electronics Raises $800 Million Global Sustainability Bond
LG Electronics issued its first global bond in 17 years, raising USD 800 million with strong global institutional interest despite market volatility.
Ethical Consumerism
The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products
Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices.
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New Announcements with Soko Chimica, Pure Denim, & DONDUP
Since the year 2000, bluesign® has been dedicated to addressing a range of critical areas within the textile industry, spanning chemical management, impact reduction, worker health and safety, sustainability, and environmental sciences.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Prada Group Announces First Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits in Partnership with DHL Global Forwarding
Prada Group announces first investment in sustainable aviation fuel credits in partnership with DHL Global Forwarding.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Textiles Cleantech Company Bcomp Secures $40M Funding for Sustainable Fibre Composites.
Bcomp uses natural fibres to create sustainable, lightweight materials for industries like autos, sports, and aerospace.
Sustainability Standards News
New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin
Good news for critically endangered species in the Congo Basin: A study shows higher numbers of large mammals in FSC-certified forests in Gabon and the Republic of Congo compared to non-certified ones.
Sustainable Supply Chains
WRAP Launches New Drive to Promote Circular Living in the USA and Across the Americas
In a significant move, climate action NGO WRAP has opened a key office in Washington, DC to address environmental impact from unsustainable production, consumption, and waste.
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Von der Leyen Set to Address EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation Deadlock
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is poised to propose a resolution to the ongoing enforcement impasse surrounding the EU’s new anti-deforestation regulation, as disclosed during a recent European People’s Party (EPP) meeting.
Leveraging Public Procurement: A Strategic Tool for Advancing Sustainability in Europe and Beyond
Examining the pivotal role of public procurement in advancing sustainability, addressing its impact on economic, environmental, and social goals, and urging for stronger policies and innovations in procurement practices.
How Sustainable Procurement is Reducing Carbon Emissions in Bruzaholm Wind Farm Construction
Vattenfall’s Bruzaholm wind farm project, slated for completion in autumn 2025, is setting a new standard in reducing carbon emissions through sustainable procurement. This 21-turbine onshore wind farm will generate 460 GWh of fossil-free electricity each year, bolstering the power supply in southern Sweden.