ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Environmental Responsibility" News Archive
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Transforming Humanitarian Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Solutions
The Biobased Solutions Catalogue, part of the WORM Project, promotes eco-friendly, bio-based products for humanitarian operations, reducing plastic waste and supporting sustainable procurement.
|November 6th, 2024|12:57 PM
Apparel & Textiles
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Navigating the Impact of EU-Wide Restrictions on 'Greener' Solvents in the Textile Industry
The European Commission has recently implemented an EU-wide restriction on the use of siloxanes, a class of solvents previously marketed as a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to perchloroethylene (Perc) for dry cleaning textiles.
|June 17th, 2024|11:29 AM
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Investments & Collaborations
How Cloud ERP and AI Are Powering the Future of Sustainability
Learn how strategic investments in local health capacity and inclusive research models are driving equitable access to care worldwide.
|May 9th, 2025|11:24 AM
How Paptic® Provides an Elegant Solution to Plastic Packaging Waste
Finnish company Paptic Ltd. has developed a new packaging material that combines the best features of existing ones, such as the high printing quality of paper, the durability of nonwovens and the versatility of textiles, while being made from 100% wood fibers
|January 19th, 2023|2:49 PM
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Better Cotton Calls for Overhaul of EU’s Environmental Footprint Methodology for Fashion
Better Cotton, the global sustainability initiative for cotton production, has joined forces with the Make the Label Count coalition (MTLC) to urge the European Commission (EC) to reassess its Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology for fashion and textiles. The coalition, comprising over 50 organizations from the natural fibre and environmental sectors, is pressing for more accurate and credible sustainability metrics in the industry.
|December 16th, 2024|11:05 AM
Apparel & Textiles
Fashion’s Sustainable Future: Navigating Consumer Expectations Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Explore how consumer-driven sustainability is influencing the fashion industry, prompting brands to innovate beyond regulatory compliance to ensure long-term success.
|April 2nd, 2025|5:30 PM
Food & Agriculture
Food Supply Chain Faces Imminent Crisis Without Urgent Climate Adaptation
Senior insiders warn that food supply chains face an imminent climate crisis. Executives must act now on resilience, transparency, and regulatory readiness.
|April 3rd, 2025|2:52 PM
Apparel & Textiles
Material Innovation & Circularity
Revolutionizing Water Reuse: How ZLD Technology is Transforming Industrial Sustainability
Discover how Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology is revolutionizing industrial water management, enabling up to 95% wastewater recovery while enhancing sustainability and compliance for global supply chains.
|March 20th, 2025|2:14 PM
Automotive
Material Innovation & Circularity
Sustainable Tires Made Easy with Advanced Additives
Discover how advanced rubber additives like Vulkanox HS Scopeblue are transforming tire manufacturing, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing sustainability.
|March 12th, 2025|1:40 PM
Technology & Software
Active Contracts on VeChain Platform Surge Amid Global Sustainability Drive
VeChain has witnessed a substantial increase in on-chain active contracts as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The protocol is actively exploring innovative ways to encourage and reward users for embracing sustainable practices.
|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM