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What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands
Sustainable Supply Chains

What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands

Recently, the bill went through a third reading in the House of Commons in March, and once passed, it will be a step forward in the fight against modern slavery in the apparel industry and other sectors in Canada.
Fashion Takes ActionFashion Takes Action
|May 2nd, 2023|2:30 PM
Lawmakers Investigate Adidas and Nike Over Forced Labor Allegations
Sustainable Supply Chains

Lawmakers Investigate Adidas and Nike Over Forced Labor Allegations

Sportswear brands Adidas and Nike, along with Chinese retail giants Shein and Temu, have been challenged by US politicians about the possible use of forced labor in their supply chains.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 16th, 2023|9:22 AM
Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices
Sustainable Supply Chains

Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices

Investors are pressuring fashion brands such as Burberry and Levi’s to improve their buying practices, driven by the recognition that sustainability is crucial for long-term financial success.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 17th, 2023|6:36 AM
Better Cotton and Search For Justice Join Forces to Combat Child Labor
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton and Search For Justice Join Forces to Combat Child Labor

Better Cotton and Search For Justice unite with strong support to enhance child welfare, striving to eradicate child labor in cotton farming communities via an 18-month initiative backed by the Better Cotton Growth & Innovation Fund's Knowledge Partner fund.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 14th, 2023|5:24 PM
Biden Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour in China and Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law
Sustainability Governance

Biden Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour in China and Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law

The law bans imports from the Uyghur-majority Sinkiang Autonomous Region in northwest China.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 10th, 2022|5:16 PM
Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
Ethical Consumerism

Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China

Following a comprehensive evaluation of grievances raised by a coalition comprising 28 civil society organizations in June 2022, a series of investigations were initiated to address concerns surrounding the international activities of 13 Canadian companies.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 12th, 2023|12:02 PM
Fair Wear and GoodWeave Team up to Fight Child and Forced Labor
Sustainability Standards News

Fair Wear and GoodWeave Team up to Fight Child and Forced Labor

Fair Wear Foundation and GoodWeave International join forces to combat child and forced labor in hidden supply chain corners, their expertise gaining significance with impending EU human rights legislation.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 23rd, 2023|12:37 PM
Ralph Lau​​ren Canada Comes Under Fire for Alleged Forced Labor
Sustainable Supply Chains

Ralph Lau​​ren Canada Comes Under Fire for Alleged Forced Labor

Ralph Lauren is under investigation for potential involvement in forced labor within its supply chain, linked to Chinese entities suspected of using Uyghur forced labor.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 24th, 2023|12:03 PM
Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China
Sustainable Supply Chains

Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China

Zara Canada finds itself under scrutiny as investigations unfold regarding troubling allegations of Uyghur forced labor within its Chinese supply chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 9th, 2023|12:53 PM
Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and Diesel Face Major Forced Labor Claims
Sustainable Supply Chains

Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and Diesel Face Major Forced Labor Claims

Fashion companies including Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Walmart Canada, and GobiMin are under investigation by the Canadian watchdog CORE in response to complaints of potential forced labor.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 31st, 2023|10:37 AM