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"Global Supply Chains" News Archive
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.
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.
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.
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
How U.S. Tariff Hikes Are Reshaping Global Textile Supply Chains
U.S. tariff hikes on apparel imports are disrupting global supply chains. Discover the strategic sourcing and ESG challenges executives must now navigate.
SBTi Approval for Coats Net-Zero Targets
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released the Terms of Reference of the major revision to the Corporate Net-Zero Standard.
Seeking Plastic Waste Solutions at The Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo
The Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo by TransGlobal is the leading international event for companies pursuing cutting-edge solutions in plastic waste reduction and circular economy innovations.
Apparel & Textiles
Enhancing Fashion Supply Chains: Lessons from Food, Transport, and Beauty Industries
Fashion's sprawling global supply chains, often expanded to cut costs, have become notoriously tangled and complex. Unlike industries such as food, transport, and beauty, fashion has historically lacked stringent regulations, resulting in minimal investment in infrastructure to track products throughout their lifecycle. However, other industries offer valuable lessons that fashion can adopt to enhance traceability and sustainability.
SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule: Excluding Scope 3 Emissions and Industry Response
The SEC has introduced new rules that aim to standardize climate-related disclosures, emphasizing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
Why Science-Based Targets for Fashion Companies Are Here to Stay
Implemented by LVMH, Kering, and H&M, The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) unveils groundbreaking targets to emphasize the urgency of biodiversity conservation and nature-based climate solutions.
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.
Our Community
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
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.
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
A program at the forefront of this transformative journey is the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which offers brands and retailers an innovative traceability solution for cotton, known as Protocol Cotton.