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B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program
The inclusion of brands such as Scamp & Dude and Farm Rio in the B Corp certification program reflects a notable industry shift towards responsible and ethical practices.
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Expands its Program in Egypt
Better Cotton’s alliance with the Cotton Egypt Association aims to extend the reach of the Better Cotton program to the fertile lands of Egypt.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Collateral Good Unveils €100M Sustainable Fashion Fund, Powered by HUGO BOSS
Zürich-based Collateral Good launches a €100M sustainable fashion fund, backed by HUGO BOSS, to drive global innovation and technology investments for a more sustainable textile and fashion industry.
Ethical Consumerism
Mango Enforces Comprehensive Sustainability Training for Employees
Mango strengthens its dedication to sustainability and employee growth through a strategic partnership with CSDMM-UPM, marking a pivotal step in fostering academic relationships and advancing its sustainability initiatives.
Ethical Consumerism
H&M Group and Vargas Holding Launch Syre, a Joint Venture to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
H&M Group has secured an offtake agreement with Syre worth a total of USD 600 million over seven years, covering a significant share of H&M Group’s long-term need for recycled polyester, which is currently primarily sourced from rPET bottle-to-textile.
Sustainable Suppliers News
J.Crew Kicks off 2023 with a Resale Revolution
The multi-brand specialty retailer teamed up with ThredUp to launch its new resale initiative last Tuesday, where customers can buy and resell pre-owned items.
Sustainable Materials
Sustainability Governance
The Major Fashion Companies that Have Committed to Net Carbon by 2030
Fashion companies Patagonia, Allbirds, C&A and Ecoalf have joined a group of more than 500 companies in an ambitious pact to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Embracing Digital Transformation at PI Apparel Medellin 2023
PI Apparel Medellin 2023 brings together U.S. speakers and South American innovators to explore disruptive fashion technologies, redefining the future of the industry.
Sustainable Materials
Top 10 Companies Committed to Using Recycled Materials in Apparel Production
As companies like Pact, prAna, and Patagonia show, manufacturers and retailers can use all kinds of materials to create long-lasting and luxurious products for consumers.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Mud Jeans Achieves Impressive 42% Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Mud Jeans significantly reduced its carbon emissions by 42% in 2022, mainly through efficiency improvements with its manufacturing partner, Yousstex, and has maintained carbon neutrality since 2016.
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Ethical Consumerism
The Trailblazing Sustainable Brands Leading the Industry Forward
Discover sustainable fashion leaders like Patagonia, Everlane, Stella McCartney, and Reformation each making significant strides in eco-conscious practices.
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.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.