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Stella McCartney Takes Sustainable Market to Japan With Isetan
Stella McCartney is partnering with the department store chain Isetan to bring Stella’s Sustainable Market to Japan for the first time.
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DMD Systems Recovery Earns 25% Improvement in B Corp™ Score for Sustainable ITAD Services
DMD Systems Recovery, LLC. (DMD), a reuse-first ITAD services provider, proudly announces that after a thorough reassessment by B Lab™, DMD's B Impact Assessment™ jumped over 20 points, achieving a total score of 103.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Uniqlo Owner’s ESG Supply Chain Strategies
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing is taking steps to embed its environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards throughout its supply chain. Yukihiro Nitta, group executive officer for sustainability, tells Drapers how.
Ethical Consumerism
Sustainable Fashion Brand Amour Vert Opens In Long Beach
The store is located at the 2nd and PCH shopping center and is the first to sport Amour Vert's new branding.
Sustainable Materials
GFA, H&M Foundation Enter Three-Year Funding Pact to Fuel Circular Fashion
A three-year partnership between The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and H&M Foundation is aimed at injecting substantial funding into GFA's circularity impact initiatives and expansion of the National Circular Fashion Partnership programmes.
Sustainability Standards News
B Corps Show “This Way Forward” To Better Business for B Corp Month
Over 8,000 B Corp Certified businesses celebrate B Corp Month 2024 around the globe by sharing how they move forward together to pave the way for better business.
Sustainability Standards News
Thermajohn and Thermajane Achieve Global Recycled Standard Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability
Thermajohn and Thermajane, leading providers of high-quality thermal underwear for men, women, boys, and girls, both owned by 1836 Total Commerce, are proud to announce their recent certification by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS).
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Calsoft Elevates B Corp™ Score, Reinforcing Commitment to Values
Microsoft Dynamics partner Calsoft Systems intensifies pursuit of social responsibility into core of technology business as reflected in B Corp Recertification results.
Sustainability Governance
New EU Sustainability Reporting Rules Are a Challenge, Says Puma
“We are nowhere near being able to fulfil the requirements of CSRD,” Stefan Seidel said on a panel at the Reuters Impact conference in London, referring to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
Sustainability Standards News
Fairtrade Research Finds a Third of Consumers Overlook Ethical Easter Eggs Over Price Assumptions
Fairtrade research reveals 31% of consumers overlook ethical Easter eggs due to perceived higher costs amidst a cost of living crisis, as reported by Neill Barston.
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Why Governments Must Embrace International Procurement Standards
Governments, as the foremost consumers within their economies, wield considerable influence over market dynamics. By adopting international standards, particularly those set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), public sector procurement can be realigned with global best practices. This move not only promotes ethical sourcing and sustainability but also positions governments as leaders in responsible business conduct.
Von der Leyen's Ambitious Agenda for Five More Years of Energy and Climate Regulation
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is poised to intensify Europe’s energy and climate regulation over the next five years, promising a transformative period for the continent’s industrial sectors and energy systems.
Bridgestone Unveils Potenza Sport A: Pioneering Tire with 55% Certified Recycled and Renewable Materials
Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tires and sustainable mobility solutions, has introduced the Potenza Sport A, its first mass-produced tire featuring 55% recycled and renewable materials certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. This development marks a significant milestone in the company’s ambitious goal of achieving 100% sustainable materials in its products by 2050.