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How Australian Streetwear brand Afends Combats Climate Change
Afends is the first Australian brand to sign up to Kuehne+Nagel’s industry-leading Net Zero Carbon program.
European Markets Are Pushing to Buy BCI Cotton
With the demand for sustainable cotton ever on the increase, Better Cotton is striving to make sustainable cotton the mainstream.
Responsible Sourcing: The Need for Ethical and Transparent Supply Chains that Drive Positive Impact
As demonstrated in Innovation Forum’s upcoming event on responsible sourcing for transparent supply chains, businesses have the power to create positive change, whilst also reaping significant benefits of improving business prospects with higher-turnover customers.
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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.
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Enrolls a Record-Breaking 1.6 Million Acres
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reports a remarkable 25% growth in 2023, enrolling a record 1.6 million acres, and advancing transparency in sustainable cotton production.
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.