ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Sustainable Fashion Industry" News Archive
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
Ethical Consumerism
Unveiling the Fashion Industry's Greenwashing Challenge in The United Kingdom
The CMA joins forces with global partners to combat greenwashing, promote consistent standards, suggest legislative changes, and advocate for stronger enforcement actions, aiming to tackle the fashion industry's greenwashing challenge in the UK.
|June 12th, 2023|12:09 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Levi's Recommerce Partner Secures $30 Million in Series E Funding
Levi’s Recommerce partner Trove secures $30 million in Series E funding, driving the expansion of its innovative resale network and partnering with industry experts for strategic growth.
|August 14th, 2023|5:25 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Nisolo: Fighting Forced Labor in the Supply Chain
B Corp accessories and jewelry brand Nisolo believes in enhancing the lives of the people who make its stylish yet functional products.
|July 20th, 2022|9:34 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
OEKO-TEX® Will Update its Standard Requirements from April 1st
The prominent clean textiles label has released new standards for organic cotton and has also updated the list of forbidden chemicals present in its Standard 100, STeP, Eco Passport, and Leather Standard.
|January 30th, 2023|12:49 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
How Nike’s Sustainability Mission Has Transformed + What the Athletic Giant Is Focused on for 2025
As Nike strengthened its grip on the ultracompetitive athletic market over the past 50 years, the company has worked to evolve and strengthen its purpose.
|July 12th, 2022|2:57 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis
For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.
|October 2nd, 2023|4:08 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sepiia Closes a New Round of Financing Towards Sustainable Textiles
Implementing responsible textile use, the Spanish clothing brand Sepiia has just managed to close a last round of financing among a group of private investors, with which they managed to raise funds for a total of 1.9 million euros.
|March 16th, 2023|12:08 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Sustainability-focused AG Jeans Partners with Tulip to Scale Organic Customer Relationships
AG Jeans has chosen Tulip's retail solutions to help further its strategic goals, including driving incremental sales, providing high-touch experiences for remote clients.
|March 23rd, 2022|10:27 PM
Our Community
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 Governance
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM
Beyond Zero Emissions, Burberry Pledges to be Climate Positive by 2040
With its plans approved by SBTi, Burberry becomes the first luxury brand to commit to being Climate Positive by 2040, including actions beyond its value chain.
|November 28th, 2022|12:43 PM