ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Sustainable Ecommerce" News Archive
Ethical Consumerism
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.
|July 12th, 2023|12:02 PM
Sustainability Governance
A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The EU's adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) template ensures smooth compatibility with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), streamlining reporting processes and fostering harmonization, thereby addressing challenges arising from heightened reporting requirements.
|February 2nd, 2024|2:29 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, Set to Ignite Change in 2023
The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, set for 8-9 November 2023 at the Koelnmesse, aim to amplify their impact by promoting the circular economy and sustainability in the industry.
|October 18th, 2023|12:28 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Navigating Towards Sustainable Tech Supply Chains: From Mapping to Transformation
Developing sustainability maturity in supply chains will be essential for companies to radically evolve their business models and capture new market opportunities.
|March 15th, 2024|9:15 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
|April 11th, 2024|12:19 PM
Sustainable Materials
Advancements in Sustainable Materials: Aware, Pangaia, and Birla Cellulose Lead the Charge
These advancements from Aware, Pangaia, Birla Cellulose, and AiDLab collectively contribute to the transformation of the materials sector towards sustainability and innovation.
|December 29th, 2023|11:51 AM
Sustainable Materials
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.
|February 28th, 2024|11:11 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Sustainable Materials
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
|May 2nd, 2023|7:04 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
PI Apparel Brings Together Top Merchants in New York to Explore the Latest Trends in Merchandise Planning
Last month, PI Apparel launched its first edition of their Merchandise Planning conference which is the first of its kind. The two-day event brought together leading Merchants to discuss the latest trends and developments in data analytics, smart forecasting, and strategic planning for casting supremely customer-focused products.
|November 8th, 2023|12:55 PM
Sustainability Standards News
CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains
Common Share is an influential initiative aiming to establish a universal protocol for responsible and sustainable supply chains, empowering standard owners and promoting data normalization.
|May 29th, 2023|1:58 PM
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Sustainable Supply Chains
European Outdoor Group Mobilizes Members in Ambitious Carbon Reduction Drive
The European Outdoor Group mandates members to commit to the Race to Zero initiative by 2024, securing substantial support with an 88% approval in a recent vote among 106 eligible members.
|January 3rd, 2024|12:52 PM
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.
|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
Better Cotton raises its standards by revising its principles and criteria that farmers must meet to certify their cotton, after having completed its latest eighteen-month review in February.
|April 25th, 2023|10:29 AM