ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates

"Sustainable Corporation" News Archive

Are ESG-Compliant Companies More Profitable?
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 19th, 2023|8:14 PM
Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
Uniqlo Elevates Sustainable Fashion Through Innovative Partnership with FIT
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 14th, 2023|11:16 AM
Kering Group Announces Ban on Angora Fur in Luxury Fashion
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 17th, 2024|10:14 AM
Patagonia Releases Its Most Insulated Jacket Eve Made from Recycled Marine Plastics
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 26th, 2023|1:03 PM
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
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).
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments
Sustainable Supply Chains

GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments

Join SPC Engage 2023 on December 6th - 7th for a transformative deep-dive into retailers' sustainability efforts, where attendees will explore how SPC’s Pillars drive tangible change in sustainable packaging for retailers navigating diverse challenges.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 30th, 2023|12:44 PM
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
Sustainability Governance

US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review

The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the SEC's new climate disclosure rule, signaling a pivotal moment in the debate over mandatory reporting of climate risks and GHG emissions by companies.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM
Leveraging Supply Chain Mapping for Sustainable Operations: Prioritizing Risks and Opportunities
Sustainable Supply Chains

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 13th, 2024|2:48 PM
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
Sustainable Supply Chains

Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan

As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM