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Europe's Forest Protection Push Faces Backlash from Trade Partners
The European Union's Approach to Deforestation and Its Global Implications
|July 24th, 2024|2:42 PM
PPG Marks Strong Progress Against 2030 Sustainability Targets With Latest Report
PPG has announced significant progress towards its 2030 ESG targets, including increased sales of sustainable solutions and reduced GHG emissions across its operations and value chain.
|June 5th, 2024|11:06 AM
New Report Criticizes Major Fashion Brands for Ongoing Fossil Fuel Use and Lack of Renewable Energy Initiatives
The report assesses 11 apparel and footwear companies’ insufficient efforts to eliminate fossil fuels from supply chains, manufacturing, and shipping.
|June 6th, 2024|3:34 PM
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the SEC's new climate disclosure rule, signaling a pivotal moment in the debate over mandatory reporting of climate risks and GHG emissions by companies.
|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM
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.
|May 24th, 2023|1:50 PM
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.
|April 5th, 2023|11:13 AM
Apparel Companies Commit to White House Climate Change Pledge
Levi’s, Nike, Target and Walmart are among the dozens of global companies that have signed the Obama administration’s “American Business Act on Climate Pledge,” demonstrating their commitment to curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and investing in clean energy.
|October 20th, 2015|3:00 PM
How Machine-Washing Clothes Negatively Impacts the Environment
When washing machines were first introduced, they revolutionised households. Machine-washing clothes became a less laborious and time-consuming task, unlike hand washing, and it changed the lives of many. Today, it is simply unimaginable to live without a washing machine. In many households, the appliance is run multiple times a day, but can machine-washing clothes have a detrimental effect on the environment?
|August 20th, 2019|3:56 AM
Mango Materials: How this Startup is Transforming Methane Waste into Polymer
Learn how this San Francisco-based startup is creating a polymer from waste methane gas to be used for clothing fabric, carpets, and even packaging.
|November 21st, 2021|9:33 PM
Measuring Sustainability in the Fashion Supply Chain
Addressing sustainability within supply chains in the fashion industry is difficult, but it’s crucial for brands to ask the right questions to properly assess their operations.
|August 24th, 2021|1:19 PM
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Europe's Forest Protection Push Faces Backlash from Trade Partners
The European Union's Approach to Deforestation and Its Global Implications
|July 24th, 2024|2:42 PM
PPG Marks Strong Progress Against 2030 Sustainability Targets With Latest Report
PPG has announced significant progress towards its 2030 ESG targets, including increased sales of sustainable solutions and reduced GHG emissions across its operations and value chain.
|June 5th, 2024|11:06 AM
New Report Criticizes Major Fashion Brands for Ongoing Fossil Fuel Use and Lack of Renewable Energy Initiatives
The report assesses 11 apparel and footwear companies’ insufficient efforts to eliminate fossil fuels from supply chains, manufacturing, and shipping.
|June 6th, 2024|3:34 PM