ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Fair Fashion" News Archive
Sustainable Supply Chains
VF Corporation's Publishes its 2022 Sustainability & Responsibility Report
VF Corporation, a global leader in apparel and accessories, presents its latest Sustainability & Responsibility report, "Seizing the Momentum," highlighting advancements in science-based targets.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Louis Vuitton Leads Sustainability Ranking According to Brand Finance
According to the sustainability ranking carried out by Brand Finance, companies are starting to see the financial value linked to their sustainability reputation, as is the case of the luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton.
Sustainability Governance
Fashion Forward 2024: Charting Global Trends in Trade and Commerce with USFIA
Explore the vibrant landscape of global fashion trade with the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), a three-decade champion of international commerce, dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering the growth of the U.S. fashion industry.
Ethical Consumerism
Gap Inc. Joins Forces with Industry Giants to Alleviate India’s Water Crisis
The Water Resilience Coalition (WRC) is launching the Women + Water Collaborative to improve water and sanitation access in India with the collaboration of Gap Inc., Cargill, GSK, WaterAid, and the WRC, targeting the Krishna and Godavari basins in a cross-sector effort to address water issues.
Sustainable Materials
TômTex Secures $2.25 Million in Seed Funding, Surpassing $4.15 Million Total Raise
TômTex, a sustainable biomaterial producer, has secured $2.25 million in a seed round led by Happiness Capital, with participation from prominent climate-tech venture firms, marking a significant milestone for the visionary founder Uyen Tran.
Sustainable Materials
The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather
Innovative companies such as Polybion, Riina O, and Le Qara are redefining the future of fashion for their groundbreaking leather alternatives.
Sustainable Materials
GAP is to Source 100% Sustainable Cotton by 2025
Having joined the Better Cotton Initiative in 2016, the American apparel retailer has dedicated itself to sourcing only 100% sustainably-sourced cotton by 2025.
Sustainable Supply Chains
The U.K.´s New Program to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Reduce Waste
England's 'Maximizing Resources, Minimising Waste' program aims to transform the textile industry through an extended producer responsibility scheme, product life extension, material diversion, and the promotion of a robust textile recycling industry.
Sustainability Governance
The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims
Increasing scrutiny on corporate sustainability claims and greenwashing regulations prompts divergent perspectives and calls for stricter enforcement, while companies are urged to enhance governance controls and procedures to verify sustainability claims.
Ethical Consumerism
Sizekick's AI Innovation Promises Sustainable Shopping and Reduced Returns
Munich's Sidekick introduces pioneering AI to revolutionize e-commerce, prioritizing sustainability by minimizing size-related returns, supported by Hohenstein for a greener shopping future.
Our Community
Sustainability Standards News
US Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Averum for Enhanced Verification
The US Cotton Trust Protocol has partnered with Averum to enhance its expanding membership of ecologically grown US cotton and intends to collaborate with Control Union Certifications to enhance third-party verifications.
Sustainable Supply Chains
The Clean Clothes Campaign Calls out Brands to Join the Pakistan Accord
The Clean Clothes Campaign urges fashion brands to sign the Pakistan Accord for workplace safety in the textile industry after the 11th anniversary of the Ali Enterprises factory fire that killed 250 workers.
Ethical Consumerism
LVMH and CFDA Join Forces to Produce Video Series for Earth Week
LVMH and CFDA partner for "Voices of Impact," a sustainability-focused video series premiering during Earth Week to inspire action in the fashion and luxury sectors.