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Sustainability Governance
Only 20% of "Sustainable" Investment Funds Align with the Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Criteria
A report by Clarity AI reveals that 20% of sustainability-labeled investment funds classified as Article 8 would meet the criteria of proposed fund labeling rules aimed at reducing greenwashing risk.
|May 22nd, 2023|9:24 AM
Sustainability Standards News
WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom
WRAP acknowledges substantial progress in the Plastics Pact 2025 initiative but concedes that vital targets may not be achieved by 2025.
|January 25th, 2024|11:26 AM
Sustainability Governance
Are ESG-Compliant Companies More Profitable?
ESG performance is now - and in the future - a differentiating value that has gained weight in recent years, as seen in the efforts by retailers such as Nike, LVMH, Marks & Spencers, and more.
|April 19th, 2023|8:14 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices
EPDs provide standardized, verified information on a product's environmental impact, essential for informed decision-making and comparison, based on ISO14025 standards and comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment studies.
|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Uniqlo Elevates Sustainable Fashion Through Innovative Partnership with FIT
Uniqlo partners with FIT to launch the Re.Live collection, an innovative upcycling initiative featuring 11 pieces, born from the Re.Uniqlo program that transforms non-sellable and non-wearable Uniqlo products.
|December 14th, 2023|11:16 AM
Sustainability Governance
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.
|March 11th, 2024|7:03 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Kering Group Announces Ban on Angora Fur in Luxury Fashion
Kering Group, a leading luxury fashion conglomerate with brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, aligns with industry leaders in animal welfare by pledging to remove angora materials from its products.
|January 17th, 2024|10:14 AM
Sustainable Materials
Patagonia Releases Its Most Insulated Jacket Eve Made from Recycled Marine Plastics
Patagonia's groundbreaking Stormshadow parka, crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics, signals a milestone in the outdoor apparel industry's pursuit of sustainability.
|October 26th, 2023|1:03 PM
Sustainability Governance
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).
|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
Sustainability Standards News
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.
|April 11th, 2024|12:36 PM
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Sustainability Governance
Only 20% of "Sustainable" Investment Funds Align with the Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Criteria
A report by Clarity AI reveals that 20% of sustainability-labeled investment funds classified as Article 8 would meet the criteria of proposed fund labeling rules aimed at reducing greenwashing risk.
|May 22nd, 2023|9:24 AM
Sustainability Standards News
WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom
WRAP acknowledges substantial progress in the Plastics Pact 2025 initiative but concedes that vital targets may not be achieved by 2025.
|January 25th, 2024|11:26 AM
Sustainability Governance
Are ESG-Compliant Companies More Profitable?
ESG performance is now - and in the future - a differentiating value that has gained weight in recent years, as seen in the efforts by retailers such as Nike, LVMH, Marks & Spencers, and more.
|April 19th, 2023|8:14 PM