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The Unintended Consequences of Biomass

The Unintended Consequences of Biomass

The launch of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has provided a promising avenue for holding the fashion industry accountable for reducing emissions.
Fashion Takes ActionFashion Takes Action
|April 25th, 2023|8:22 PM
OEKO-TEX® Introduces its New Carbon and Water Footprint Tool
Sustainable Suppliers News

OEKO-TEX® Introduces its New Carbon and Water Footprint Tool

The tool shows the number of carbon emissions and water impacts that can be associated with the various fibers produced at manufacturing facilities.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|February 20th, 2023|1:37 PM
Newlight Technologies Secures $125 Million to Propel Nike and Target Towards Zero Fossil-Based Plastics
Sustainable Materials

Newlight Technologies Secures $125 Million to Propel Nike and Target Towards Zero Fossil-Based Plastics

Newlight Technologies is leveraging decarbonization technology to convert greenhouse gasses into versatile AirCarbon materials via microorganisms for Target, Nike, and H&M.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 8th, 2023|6:38 AM
Beyond Zero Emissions, Burberry Pledges to be Climate Positive by 2040

Beyond Zero Emissions, Burberry Pledges to be Climate Positive by 2040

With its plans approved by SBTi, Burberry becomes the first luxury brand to commit to being Climate Positive by 2040, including actions beyond its value chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 28th, 2022|12:43 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
Amazon and Kohl's, Inc. Grapple with SBTi Emissions Targets
Sustainable Supply Chains

Amazon and Kohl's, Inc. Grapple with SBTi Emissions Targets

Amazon and Kohl's face a pivotal challenge in aligning their sustainability pledges with stringent science-based emissions targets, amidst a broader struggle among global corporations, raising concerns about potential non-compliance consequences.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 10th, 2023|9:42 AM
Puma Reduces its C0² emissions from Offices, Warehouses and Supply Chain
Sustainable Suppliers News

Puma Reduces its C0² emissions from Offices, Warehouses and Supply Chain

As a founding member of the UN’s Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, Puma has succeeded in significantly reducing its greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain from 2017 to 2021.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 30th, 2022|2:48 PM
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 24th, 2023|1:50 PM
The Fashion Retail Giants Struggle to Reduce their Carbon Emissions as a Whole

The Fashion Retail Giants Struggle to Reduce their Carbon Emissions as a Whole

Fashion companies including Adidas, Burberry, Guess, Gap, Hugo Boss, H&M, Inditex and Levi Strauss have committed to comply with the climate policies proposed by the UN’s Fashion Climate Charter.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 30th, 2022|5:25 PM
H&M Strives to Reduce its Environmental Footprint

H&M Strives to Reduce its Environmental Footprint

The Swedish fashion retail giant has committed to reducing CO2 emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, as the Science Based Targets Initiative has approved the group's targets.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 1st, 2022|7:01 PM