ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates

"Apparel Brands" News Archive

The Trailblazing Sustainable Brands Leading the Industry Forward
Ethical Consumerism

The Trailblazing Sustainable Brands Leading the Industry Forward

Discover sustainable fashion leaders like Patagonia, Everlane, Stella McCartney, and Reformation each making significant strides in eco-conscious practices.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 10th, 2024|5:37 PM
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter
Sustainable Supply Chains

Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter

Primark commits to reducing GHG emissions by 30% and addresses emissions throughout its value chain while prioritizing shipping over air freighting.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 28th, 2023|12:52 PM
Cariuma: A Pioneer Sneaker Brand in Sustainability
Sustainable Supply Chains

Cariuma: A Pioneer Sneaker Brand in Sustainability

Cariuma’s success is backed by sustainable and vegan values, using 100% natural and recycled materials for the creation of its products.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 9th, 2022|1:10 PM
GOTS Shares its Policy Updates for Label Approval
Sustainable Suppliers News

GOTS Shares its Policy Updates for Label Approval

The highly revered label for organic cotton has recently revealed a new policy update that makes it more difficult for players in the supply chain to make applications with falsely submitted information.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 31st, 2023|3:17 PM
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
Sustainable Supply Chains

Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative

SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 3rd, 2023|1:53 PM
PETA Urges Forever 21 to Embrace Ethical Fashion Practices Amid Mislabeling Controversy
Sustainability Standards News

PETA Urges Forever 21 to Embrace Ethical Fashion Practices Amid Mislabeling Controversy

PETA has accused Forever 21 mislabeling real feather products as faux, urging corrective action in a sternly worded letter to CEO Winnie Park.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 12th, 2023|10:54 AM
Ralph Lau​​ren Canada Comes Under Fire for Alleged Forced Labor
Sustainable Supply Chains

Ralph Lau​​ren Canada Comes Under Fire for Alleged Forced Labor

Ralph Lauren is under investigation for potential involvement in forced labor within its supply chain, linked to Chinese entities suspected of using Uyghur forced labor.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 24th, 2023|12:03 PM
Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Macy's Inc. is enhancing its sustainable material sourcing through a partnership with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, aligning with its "Mission Every One" initiative to source preferred materials exclusively for its private label products by 2030, ensuring full traceability through blockchain technology.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 18th, 2023|11:13 AM
PETA Pressures H&M to Disclose Supplier Information
Ethical Consumerism

PETA Pressures H&M to Disclose Supplier Information

PETA calls the Textile Exchange’s Responsible Down Standard (RDS) ineffective because H&M has begun removing the RDS label from its online offerings.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 16th, 2023|11:43 AM
Revealing Allbirds' Innovative Design: The World's First Net Zero Carbon Shoe
Sustainable Suppliers News

Revealing Allbirds' Innovative Design: The World's First Net Zero Carbon Shoe

Allbirds has unveiled a groundbreaking net zero carbon shoe, urging industry peers to follow suit and sharing comprehensive methodology, which features a carbon-negative regenerative wool.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 16th, 2023|9:36 PM