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"Global Supply Chains" News Archive
European Outdoor Group Mobilizes Members in Ambitious Carbon Reduction Drive
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European Outdoor Group Mobilizes Members in Ambitious Carbon Reduction Drive

The European Outdoor Group mandates members to commit to the Race to Zero initiative by 2024, securing substantial support with an 88% approval in a recent vote among 106 eligible members.
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|January 3rd, 2024|12:52 PM
Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain
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Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain

Cotton Made in Africa successfully implements sustainable cotton production criteria and requirements across its members, emphasizing environmental responsibility, social welfare, and economic prosperity, contributing to a greener and more sustainable cotton value chain.
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|August 1st, 2023|2:31 PM
Ba&sh Champions Regenerative Farming in Collaboration with Nativa
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Ba&sh Champions Regenerative Farming in Collaboration with Nativa

The brand collaborates with Nativa to lead the transformation of Uruguayan farms toward regenerative practices, marking a strategic move to fund and support sustainable, environmentally conscious agriculture.
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|November 22nd, 2023|1:30 PM
How Nike Makes Connections in Its Supply Chain to Fight Climate Change
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How Nike Makes Connections in Its Supply Chain to Fight Climate Change

A goal for any modern company is to figure out how to grow while also meeting the needs of the planet. This means financial questions must accompany bigger, more empathic questions, like, Will this process be better for people and healthier for the Earth?
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|February 3rd, 2022|11:57 AM
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
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Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan

As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.
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|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
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Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns

Better Cotton raises its standards by revising its principles and criteria that farmers must meet to certify their cotton, after having completed its latest eighteen-month review in February.
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|April 25th, 2023|10:29 AM
What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands
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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.
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|May 2nd, 2023|2:30 PM
Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On
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Sustainable Supply Chains

Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On

The primary objective of the Innovations Club is to drive practical and impactful solutions toward revitalizing African smallholder farming ecosystems, as Cotton Made in Africa and the African Cotton Foundation unite for a sustainable future.
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|June 8th, 2023|12:08 PM
PI Apparel Merchandise Planning: Facilitating Innovation Through Collaboration

PI Apparel Merchandise Planning: Facilitating Innovation Through Collaboration

PI Apparel’s Merchandise Planning event will look at these new technologies that are revolutionizing the Merchant’s role, as well as the key strategies and methodologies needed to create the most customer-centric products, whilst minimizing markdowns and returns.
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|September 18th, 2023|1:32 PM
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter
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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.
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|June 28th, 2023|12:52 PM