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"Sustainable Fashion Industry" News Archive
Sustainable Materials
The UN Fashion Charter Explores Material Environmental Impacts
The UN's Fashion Industry Charter releases two key reports to slash fashion's carbon footprint: one on low-carbon fibers, another on sustainable animal fiber sourcing, driving eco-conscious practices.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Gant Joins the Rental Wave
The Swedish fashion company first launched the rental service for the spring-summer 2020 collection as part of its sustainability initiatives.
Sustainable Supply Chains
VF Corporation's Publishes its 2022 Sustainability & Responsibility Report
VF Corporation, a global leader in apparel and accessories, presents its latest Sustainability & Responsibility report, "Seizing the Momentum," highlighting advancements in science-based targets.
Sustainability Governance
Fashion Forward 2024: Charting Global Trends in Trade and Commerce with USFIA
Explore the vibrant landscape of global fashion trade with the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), a three-decade champion of international commerce, dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering the growth of the U.S. fashion industry.
Sustainable Supply Chains
How C&A Aims to Improve its Supplier Transparency
The company has partnered with Coats Digital to enhance its supplier network and streamline sourcing processes for improved efficiency and transparency.
Ethical Consumerism
Gap Inc. Joins Forces with Industry Giants to Alleviate India’s Water Crisis
The Water Resilience Coalition (WRC) is launching the Women + Water Collaborative to improve water and sanitation access in India with the collaboration of Gap Inc., Cargill, GSK, WaterAid, and the WRC, targeting the Krishna and Godavari basins in a cross-sector effort to address water issues.
Sustainable Materials
The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather
Innovative companies such as Polybion, Riina O, and Le Qara are redefining the future of fashion for their groundbreaking leather alternatives.
Sustainable Materials
GAP is to Source 100% Sustainable Cotton by 2025
Having joined the Better Cotton Initiative in 2016, the American apparel retailer has dedicated itself to sourcing only 100% sustainably-sourced cotton by 2025.
Sustainable Supply Chains
The U.K.´s New Program to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Reduce Waste
England's 'Maximizing Resources, Minimising Waste' program aims to transform the textile industry through an extended producer responsibility scheme, product life extension, material diversion, and the promotion of a robust textile recycling industry.
Sustainable Supply Chains
PVH Corp. Unveils Innovative Financing Initiative to Empower High-ESG Score Suppliers
PVH Corp., the force behind Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, spurs suppliers to act on climate goals, highlighted in its CSR report with carbon analysis and risk assessment, led by Chief Sustainability Officer Rick Relinger.
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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).
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.
Innovation Forum's Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference: 25th -26th April
The Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference in Amsterdam will address how brands must align
and adapt practices to deliver on growing stakeholder expectations.