ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Supply Chain Transparency" News Archive
Fashion Forward 2024: Charting Global Trends in Trade and Commerce with USFIA
Explore the vibrant landscape of global fashion trade with the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), a three-decade champion of international commerce, dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering the growth of the U.S. fashion industry.
|January 17th, 2024|2:50 PM
Material Innovation & Circularity
Estée Lauder: Pioneering Sustainability in the Cosmetics Industry
In an era where sustainability is increasingly pivotal to corporate responsibility, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable practices within the cosmetics sector. The company's recently published Social Impact and Sustainability (SI&S) Report for 2024 outlines its significant advancements in sustainable sourcing and packaging, setting a high bar for environmental stewardship and supply chain transparency.
|November 6th, 2024|12:51 PM
Food & Agriculture
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
How the F&B Industry Can Stay Ahead of Shifting Sustainability Legislation
With sustainability regulations in flux, F&B companies must adopt proactive ESG strategies. Learn how to future-proof supply chains with certifications and traceability tools.
|March 10th, 2025|1:16 PM
Collaborative Transaction Certificates: The Key to Mainstreaming Sustainable Procurement
By incorporating such certificates, companies can effectively and efficiently monitor their targets to hit critical ESG Performance targets.
|April 7th, 2022|9:21 PM
Under Armour Among Fashion Brands Taking Part in Solar Power Agreement
Twelve leading fashion brands including Under Armour have collaborated on a historic collective virtual power purchase agreement (CVPPA) with Lightsource BP, aiming to advance their renewable energy goals and reduce their carbon emissions.
|October 24th, 2023|1:54 PM
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Assessing the Implications of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
As global awareness of human rights and environmental issues heightens, the European Union has responded with legislative measures to address these challenges, most notably the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). Adopted by the European Parliament in April 2024 and coming into effect on July 25, 2024, the directive mandates EU member states to integrate these provisions into national laws by July 26, 2026.
|November 6th, 2024|12:58 PM
5 Ways To Improve Your Supply Chain Transparency
With textile companies constantly facing increasing pressure to disclose information about their supply chain information, here are five practices that you can apply to your business for overall improved transparency.
|July 14th, 2021|9:46 AM
5 Steps to Communicating Sustainability as an Eco-Conscious Brand
As a society, we’re more ecologically conscious than ever. So how can your brand get the green boost it needs to effectively communicate sustainability.
|September 29th, 2021|11:42 AM
PI Apparel: The Imperative of Reevaluating Fashion Supply Chain Strategies
PI Apparel's Supply Chain Forum in New York next week offers a unique space for collaboration and exchange of insights to address the complexities of the modern fashion landscape.
|November 22nd, 2023|11:20 AM
How Girlfriend Collective’s Sustainable Leggings Are Ethically Made
Girlfriend Collective's first aim is to be as transparent as possible, having carefully chosen every part of the process, from the raw materials to the facilities and their partners.
|May 4th, 2022|2:34 PM
Our Community
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.
|December 1st, 2022|5:33 PM
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.
|September 18th, 2023|10:12 AM
Apparel & Textiles
Investments & Collaborations
Sustainable Fashion Traceability: The €15 Million Boost for Fairly Made’s Global Expansion
Fairly Made raises €15 million to enhance supply chain traceability and environmental impact measurement for fashion brands, accelerating sustainability efforts across the industry.
|April 4th, 2025|12:26 PM