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How Global Supply Chains Have Been Rattled by Covid
When the pandemic broke out, many supply chains around the globe were rattled. But those chains have also been vital in responding to the crisis, keeping medical supplies, food and other key necessities flowing where they were needed most.
|February 14th, 2022|2:48 PM
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Amazon and Kohl's, Inc. Grapple with SBTi Emissions Targets
Amazon and Kohl's face a pivotal challenge in aligning their sustainability pledges with stringent science-based emissions targets, amidst a broader struggle among global corporations, raising concerns about potential non-compliance consequences.
|August 10th, 2023|9:42 AM
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Austria's Lenzing Releases Combined Annual & Sustainability Report
The Lenzing Group, a prominent producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers, publishes its inaugural combined annual and sustainability report, emphasizing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
|March 18th, 2024|5:16 PM
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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.
|May 16th, 2023|9:22 AM
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Forced-Labor Watchdog Initiates Investigation into Guess Over Ties to Uyghur Forced Labor
Canada's corporate watchdog Meyerhoffer is investigating Guess over potential ties to Uyghur forced labor in China, citing concerns about the company's insufficient proof of having no supply links to Chinese firms using forced labor.
|December 13th, 2023|8:31 AM
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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.
|May 2nd, 2023|2:30 PM
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8 Fashion Companies that Have Incorporated Traceability in Their Supply Chains
Supply chain traceability stands at the forefront of the fashion industry's sustainability agenda, with Eileen Fisher, Outland Denim, and Timberland leading the charge in order traceability.
|April 4th, 2024|3:31 PM
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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.
|June 8th, 2023|12:08 PM