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"Supply Chain Transparency" News Archive
Apparel & Textiles
Shein Collaborates With Transfar Chemicals for Eco-Conscious Dyeing and Finishing
A strategic collaboration between Shein and Transfar Chemicals focused on eco-conscious dyeing and finishing, leveraging innovative technologies to reduce water consumption, energy use, and carbon emissions. This partnership drives the digitalization of textile production, the development of sustainable fabrics, and improved supply chain transparency, reinforcing efforts toward more responsible and efficient manufacturing
Partner with GoodWeave International to Prevent Breaches of Child Labor Laws
Good Weave International is a Nobel Prize-winning organization that works tirelessly to stop child labor in global supply chains.
How Reformation Raises Awareness in the Apparel Supply Chain
Reigning in transparency, the American apparel brand brings glamour to sustainable supply chains by driving an industry shift towards responsible manufacturing and packaging.
Food & Agriculture
How Climate Change is Reshaping Food Flavor and Culinary Traditions
Climate change is transforming food flavors and traditional dishes worldwide. Discover how shifting ecological conditions impact taste and supply chains—and what businesses can do to adapt.
Veja: Sustainable Sneakers with a Mapped-Out Supply Chain
Veja’s sneakers boast timeless designs made from sustainable materials and produced in factories with regulated working conditions.
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.
Puma Commits to Ethical Leather Sourcing
German sportswear brand Puma has pledged to source all bovine leather from verified deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier.
Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
Following a comprehensive evaluation of grievances raised by a coalition comprising 28 civil society organizations in June 2022, a series of investigations were initiated to address concerns surrounding the international activities of 13 Canadian companies.
Apparel & Textiles
Fashion’s Sustainable Future: Navigating Consumer Expectations Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Explore how consumer-driven sustainability is influencing the fashion industry, prompting brands to innovate beyond regulatory compliance to ensure long-term success.
How Bobo Choses Leads in Sustainable Childrenswear
Proudly sporting the most sustainable lines in children’s clothing, Bobo Choses has released a new firm, with 95% of production carried out in OEKO-TEX-certified workshops in Portugal and Spain.
Our Community
Levi Strauss - A Renewed Climate Commitment
Three years ago, Levi Strauss & Co. announced that they were focusing their sustainability efforts on three core pillars: climate, consumption, and community. As they formulated that framework, climate was the obvious starting point.
Puma’s Efforts to Achieve a 100% Digitized Supply Chain
This year, Puma has joined Zero100, a research service made up of some of the industry's top leaders to reduce carbon emissions from the supply chain by fully digitizing it.
Leveraging Supply Chain Mapping for Sustainable Operations: Prioritizing Risks and Opportunities
CommonShare's platform revolutionizes supply chain visibility by streamlining compliance and facilitating efficient supply chain tracing, ensuring accurate mapping of detained goods' journeys and enabling companies to streamline compliance efforts.