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"Sustainable Fashion Industry" News Archive
Sustainable Supply Chains
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter
Primark commits to reducing GHG emissions by 30% and addresses emissions throughout its value chain while prioritizing shipping over air freighting.
|June 28th, 2023|12:52 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Hugo Boss Seeks to Reduce Emissions by 51% for 2030
Working with Science Based Targets Initiative, Hugo Boss’ scope 3 targets can only be achieved if partners are involved in the strategy process and are empowered to make their own contribution to reducing carbon emissions.
|November 29th, 2022|2:08 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.
|October 3rd, 2023|1:53 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
What You Need to Know About Sustainable Sneaker Brand Veja That Meghan Markle Made Viral
French footwear brand Veja may have just landed on our radar, but their story goes back to the early aughts. Paris-based Veja was founded in 2004 and launched its first sneaker in 2005.
|June 14th, 2022|2:33 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Boohoo and H&M Engage in Dialogue with UK Legislators on Sustainable Fashion
Boohoo Group and H&M Group were the sole clothing retailers to attend a significant House of Commons session on UK fashion industry sustainability, with Conservative MP Philip Dunne commending their participation.
|May 9th, 2024|3:09 PM
Ethical Consumerism
AAFA Advocates for Consumer Clarity with Proposed Changes in California Proposition
The AAFA vehemently opposes proposed changes to California Proposition 65 warnings, citing potential harm to consumer protection.
|December 27th, 2023|3:49 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Ralph Lauren Canada Comes Under Fire for Alleged Forced Labor
Ralph Lauren is under investigation for potential involvement in forced labor within its supply chain, linked to Chinese entities suspected of using Uyghur forced labor.
|August 24th, 2023|12:03 PM
Sustainable Materials
Adidas Partners with Rheon for Innovative Performance Apparel
Adidas' Adizero Control collection, featuring RHEON™ technology, redefines athletic apparel by minimizing energy wastage and enhancing running performance through innovative, patented materials.
|September 26th, 2023|12:47 PM
Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Macy's Inc. is enhancing its sustainable material sourcing through a partnership with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, aligning with its "Mission Every One" initiative to source preferred materials exclusively for its private label products by 2030, ensuring full traceability through blockchain technology.
|September 18th, 2023|11:13 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Hugo Boss Invests $9 Million in HeiQ's Sustainable Thread
The investment is divided into five million dollars to implement the HeiQ AeonicQ thread in the Hugo Boss collections and a further four million dollars based on the achievement of targets.
|July 6th, 2022|6:26 AM
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Ethical Consumerism
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.
|May 9th, 2023|7:08 AM
Ethical Consumerism
Sustainable Fashion: the Future Wears Ethical Clothing
In response to EU legislation tightening up, more and more companies are emerging in the field of ethical or sustainable fashion.
|May 12th, 2022|3:36 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
ABLE: Inspiring Consumers to Realize Their Purchasing Power
Dedicated to advancing ethically-made fashion, B Corp member ABLE is a women-run brand that empowers handweavers in Ethiopia.
|July 22nd, 2022|12:24 PM