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Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China

Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China

Zara Canada finds itself under scrutiny as investigations unfold regarding troubling allegations of Uyghur forced labor within its Chinese supply chain.
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|November 9th, 2023|12:53 PM
EU's New Textile Waste Regulations: A Turning Point for the Fashion Industry
Apparel & Textiles
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

EU's New Textile Waste Regulations: A Turning Point for the Fashion Industry

Discover how the EU's new textile waste collection regulations set to take effect in 2025 will push the fashion industry towards sustainability, with eco-design standards and eco-contributions leading the charge.
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|March 7th, 2025|1:40 PM
Greenpeace Unveils Global Journey of Donated Clothing Through Geolocation Study

Greenpeace Unveils Global Journey of Donated Clothing Through Geolocation Study

Greenpeace utilizes advanced geolocation technology to unveil the fate of donated clothing, exposing a significant lack of second-life utilization as tracked items, placed in containers and stores, embark on a complex and uncertain global journey.
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|November 29th, 2023|2:28 PM
Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion

Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion

Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.
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|June 6th, 2023|9:04 AM
Stella McCartney Earns SBTi Approval for Ambitious Climate Targets

Stella McCartney Earns SBTi Approval for Ambitious Climate Targets

Stella McCartney achieves SBTi approval for ambitious climate targets, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable fashion and commitment to combating climate change.
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|August 3rd, 2023|12:20 PM
CMAI Pioneers Sustainable Fashion with SU.RE Digital Platform
Apparel & Textiles
Material Innovation & Circularity

CMAI Pioneers Sustainable Fashion with SU.RE Digital Platform

CMAI launches the SU.RE digital platform, connecting 600+ sustainable vendors to fashion brands and advancing India's circular fashion economy.
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|March 11th, 2025|6:12 PM
ESG Insights: Sphera's Scott Lehmann on Incorporating Sustainability in Business Strategies
Technology & Software
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

ESG Insights: Sphera's Scott Lehmann on Incorporating Sustainability in Business Strategies

Discover how businesses can leverage AI-powered sustainability solutions to drive operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and meet growing ESG demands.
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|March 17th, 2025|3:24 PM
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses

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).
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|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
The Inner Workings of Guess' Sustainable Collections

The Inner Workings of Guess' Sustainable Collections

Setting the target to cut its supply chain emissions by 2030, GUESS was recently recognized for its 2022 fall collection as it continues to expand its eco collections with environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing processes.
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|December 1st, 2022|5:33 PM
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.

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.
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|September 18th, 2023|10:12 AM