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OEKO-TEX® Introduces its New Carbon and Water Footprint Tool
The tool shows the number of carbon emissions and water impacts that can be associated with the various fibers produced at manufacturing facilities.
|February 20th, 2023|1:37 PM
M&S Refreshes Plan A Strategy to Deliver Net-Zero Value Chain by 2040
Retailer M&S has refreshed its iconic Plan A sustainability strategy to encompass a new commitment to reach net-zero emissions across its entire supply chain and product category by 2040.
|March 31st, 2022|6:08 PM
Sustainable Materials
Newlight Technologies Secures $125 Million to Propel Nike and Target Towards Zero Fossil-Based Plastics
Newlight Technologies is leveraging decarbonization technology to convert greenhouse gasses into versatile AirCarbon materials via microorganisms for Target, Nike, and H&M.
|August 8th, 2023|6:38 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
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
Ethical Consumerism
Ralph Lauren to Support Regenerative Farming Practices in Cotton Production
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation and the Soil Health Institute announced a grant to launch the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund to remove one million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from the atmosphere by 2026.
|December 21st, 2022|4:00 PM
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.
|October 16th, 2023|2:58 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Revealing Allbirds' Innovative Design: The World's First Net Zero Carbon Shoe
Allbirds has unveiled a groundbreaking net zero carbon shoe, urging industry peers to follow suit and sharing comprehensive methodology, which features a carbon-negative regenerative wool.
|August 16th, 2023|9:36 PM
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism
Allbirds Launches the World's First Zero-Carbon Sneaker
Named MO.ONSHOT, Allbirds has created a zero-carbon shoe that is commercially viable and scalable and is the culmination of its work as a whole.
|March 30th, 2023|11:21 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Gucci’s New Perfume is Made from Recycled Carbon Emissions
With sustainability as Coty Inc's main driver for innovation, Gucci has just launched the first perfume distributed worldwide that uses alcohol from 100% recycled carbon emissions.
|April 5th, 2023|11:13 AM
Sustainability Governance
Are ESG-Compliant Companies More Profitable?
ESG performance is now - and in the future - a differentiating value that has gained weight in recent years, as seen in the efforts by retailers such as Nike, LVMH, Marks & Spencers, and more.
|April 19th, 2023|8:14 PM
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Sustainable Suppliers News
OEKO-TEX® Introduces its New Carbon and Water Footprint Tool
The tool shows the number of carbon emissions and water impacts that can be associated with the various fibers produced at manufacturing facilities.
|February 20th, 2023|1:37 PM
M&S Refreshes Plan A Strategy to Deliver Net-Zero Value Chain by 2040
Retailer M&S has refreshed its iconic Plan A sustainability strategy to encompass a new commitment to reach net-zero emissions across its entire supply chain and product category by 2040.
|March 31st, 2022|6:08 PM
Sustainable Materials
Newlight Technologies Secures $125 Million to Propel Nike and Target Towards Zero Fossil-Based Plastics
Newlight Technologies is leveraging decarbonization technology to convert greenhouse gasses into versatile AirCarbon materials via microorganisms for Target, Nike, and H&M.
|August 8th, 2023|6:38 AM