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Sustainable Supply Chains
PVH Corp. Unveils Innovative Financing Initiative to Empower High-ESG Score Suppliers
PVH Corp., the force behind Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, spurs suppliers to act on climate goals, highlighted in its CSR report with carbon analysis and risk assessment, led by Chief Sustainability Officer Rick Relinger.
|August 23rd, 2023|10:18 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Maximizing Circular Strategies to Decarbonize Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mounting regulatory pressures and demand for science-based reduction targets are compelling businesses to prioritize managing Scope 3 emissions, despite challenges in measurement and reduction due to data limitations and operational complexities.
|March 13th, 2024|2:23 PM
Sustainability Governance
Enhancing Investor Relations: Understanding Double-Materiality Reporting
Amidst the SEC's climate disclosure rule, Investor Relations Officers face heightened responsibility in managing reputation, ESG concerns, and financial communications to maintain stakeholder trust.
|March 12th, 2024|10:48 AM
Sustainable Materials
The Economics of Sustainable Packaging: Striking the Balance Between Ecology and Commerce
Taking place in Amsterdam on 14-15 November 2023, the Sustainable Packaging Summit by Packaging Europe will serve as a pivotal gathering of key stakeholders and decision-makers.
|August 2nd, 2023|12:07 PM
Sustainability Governance
How to Conduct Double-Materiality Assessments for EU CSRD Compliance
Recent guidance from EFRAG aims to streamline a structured assessment process, echoing historical stakeholder engagement practices in assessing sustainability matters through a double-materiality lens.
|March 25th, 2024|5:50 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability: The Significance of Environmental Product Declarations
As consumers become more environmentally conscious, businesses are under pressure to not only reduce their own environmental footprint but also to ensure that their products are sourced and manufactured sustainably.
|March 19th, 2024|11:59 AM
Sustainability Governance
Examining the Pitfalls in CSRD-Aligned Double Materiality Assessments: A Guide for Companies
The CSRD will revolutionize sustainability reporting, aligning it with financial disclosures by requiring comprehensive ESG reporting, necessitating a substantial expansion in disclosure scope regardless of previous practices.
|March 26th, 2024|3:16 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Climate, Nature, and Biodiversity: How Businesses Are Adapting to Regulatory Pressure
The forthcoming two-day Innovation Forum conference will delve into the critical sustainability challenges in commodity supply chains, focusing on navigating evolving legislation and its practical implications for farmers, forests, biodiversity, and nature.
|September 6th, 2023|11:25 AM
Ethical Consumerism
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
Sustainable Supply Chains
Understanding Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Its Impact on Manufacturers' Environmental Footprint
Quantifying emissions across supply chains via LCA, categorized into Scopes 1, 2, and 3, is bolstered by diverse guidelines like ISO14040 and ISO14044, alongside industry-specific and regional standards.
|April 8th, 2024|12:21 PM
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Sustainable Supply Chains
GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments
Join SPC Engage 2023 on December 6th - 7th for a transformative deep-dive into retailers' sustainability efforts, where attendees will explore how SPC’s Pillars drive tangible change in sustainable packaging for retailers navigating diverse challenges.
|November 30th, 2023|12:44 PM
Sustainability Governance
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
Sustainability Governance
UNEP FI's Approach to CSRD/ESRS Compliance and Impact Management
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates companies to adhere to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), facilitating disclosure of social and environmental data as per updated regulations
|April 11th, 2024|2:14 PM