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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
Sustainable Materials
Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants
Bananatex revolutionizes the textile industry with its eco-friendly jersey fabric made from Abacá banana plants, earning recognition at the Dezeen Awards 2023 and showcasing the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable fashion.
|January 5th, 2024|11:37 AM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers
Better Cotton is expanding its footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to support 200,000 farmers in the next five years through a strategic partnership with APROCOT-CI, focusing on comprehensive training and resources to boost sustainable cotton yields.
|November 21st, 2023|1:38 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Cultivation of Basil Oil: A Green Approach to Aromatic Elixirs
In response to the growing demand for essential oils, it is imperative to embrace sustainable cultivation practices for basil oil, emphasizing eco-friendly methods to safeguard biodiversity and the environment.
|January 31st, 2024|6:19 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
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.
|November 30th, 2023|12:44 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
A program at the forefront of this transformative journey is the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which offers brands and retailers an innovative traceability solution for cotton, known as Protocol Cotton.
|September 18th, 2023|10:12 AM
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.
|March 13th, 2024|2:48 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Reveals 2024 Conference Agenda
Join Better Cotton for the conference where the entire cotton sector comes together in shaping a more sustainable future.
|May 21st, 2024|6:25 PM
Sustainability Governance
Latin America and the Caribbean Must Move Towards Sustainable Agrifood Systems
The ministers of agriculture of the region, gathered at FAO's annual conference, agreed on the need to move towards prosperous and inclusive rural environments that ensure environmental sustainability and climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
|February 16th, 2022|11:30 AM
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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
Sustainable Materials
Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants
Bananatex revolutionizes the textile industry with its eco-friendly jersey fabric made from Abacá banana plants, earning recognition at the Dezeen Awards 2023 and showcasing the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable fashion.
|January 5th, 2024|11:37 AM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers
Better Cotton is expanding its footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to support 200,000 farmers in the next five years through a strategic partnership with APROCOT-CI, focusing on comprehensive training and resources to boost sustainable cotton yields.
|November 21st, 2023|1:38 PM