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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Achieves Remarkable Growth and Sustained Progress Across Sustainability Metrics

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Achieves Remarkable Growth and Sustained Progress Across Sustainability Metrics

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol triples its grower membership in three years, with 975 growers on 1.7 million acres, highlighting its dedication to sustainability in the industry.
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|February 14th, 2024|4:13 PM
The Quest for Sustainable Denim: Navigating Environmental and Ethical Challenges

The Quest for Sustainable Denim: Navigating Environmental and Ethical Challenges

Sustainable jeans brands like Mud Jeans and Nudie Jeans lead a transformative shift towards eco-friendly practices, exemplifying the feasibility of aligning consumer demand with ethical and environmental imperatives.
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|February 28th, 2024|11:11 AM
Adidas Embraces Supercritical CO2 Dyeing

Adidas Embraces Supercritical CO2 Dyeing

Adidas' independent assessment confirms DyeCoo's waterless dyeing slashes emissions by 58%, paving the way for sustainable fashion adoption in their supply chain.
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|October 5th, 2023|10:48 AM
Amazon’s Global Plastic Footprint Might Be Shrinking, but the US Is A Different Story

Amazon’s Global Plastic Footprint Might Be Shrinking, but the US Is A Different Story

It was estimated that Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste for all transactions in the United States in 2022, a 9.6% increase over Oceana’s estimate for 2021.
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|April 11th, 2024|12:19 PM
How to Conduct Double-Materiality Assessments for EU CSRD Compliance

How to Conduct Double-Materiality Assessments for EU CSRD Compliance

Recent guidance from EFRAG aims to streamline a structured assessment process, echoing historical stakeholder engagement practices in assessing sustainability matters through a double-materiality lens.
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|March 25th, 2024|5:50 PM
DMD Systems Recovery Earns 25% Improvement in B Corp™ Score for Sustainable ITAD Services

DMD Systems Recovery Earns 25% Improvement in B Corp™ Score for Sustainable ITAD Services

DMD Systems Recovery, LLC. (DMD), a reuse-first ITAD services provider, proudly announces that after a thorough reassessment by B Lab™, DMD's B Impact Assessment™ jumped over 20 points, achieving a total score of 103.
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|April 11th, 2024|12:36 PM
Examining the Pitfalls in CSRD-Aligned Double Materiality Assessments: A Guide for Companies

Examining the Pitfalls in CSRD-Aligned Double Materiality Assessments: A Guide for Companies

The CSRD will revolutionize sustainability reporting, aligning it with financial disclosures by requiring comprehensive ESG reporting, necessitating a substantial expansion in disclosure scope regardless of previous practices.
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|March 26th, 2024|3:16 PM
BBB Industries Releases 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, Showcasing Company's Commitment to Sustainable Activities and Performance

BBB Industries Releases 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, Showcasing Company's Commitment to Sustainable Activities and Performance

BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a leading sustainable manufacturer serving the automotive and industrial markets, published its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR), highlighting the company's sustainable activities and performance.
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|March 26th, 2024|5:06 PM
UNEP FI's Approach to CSRD/ESRS Compliance and Impact Management

UNEP FI's Approach to CSRD/ESRS Compliance and Impact Management

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates companies to adhere to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), facilitating disclosure of social and environmental data as per updated regulations
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|April 11th, 2024|2:14 PM
Decoding Double Materiality: Unveiling its Significance and Impact

Decoding Double Materiality: Unveiling its Significance and Impact

The evolving discussion on double materiality holds significant implications for accounting standards and finance, with the IFRS set to determine its direction before COP26, shaping the path towards a net-zero economy.
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|March 11th, 2024|7:03 PM