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EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
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).
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
Sustainability Governance

US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review

The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the SEC's new climate disclosure rule, signaling a pivotal moment in the debate over mandatory reporting of climate risks and GHG emissions by companies.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM
Sustainable Brand Benchmark® Unveiled in CommonShare Webinar: Ensuring Authenticity and Compliance Amidst Sustainability Demands
Sustainable Supply Chains

Sustainable Brand Benchmark® Unveiled in CommonShare Webinar: Ensuring Authenticity and Compliance Amidst Sustainability Demands

CommonShare, a protocol for sustainable supply chains, has introduced the Sustainable Brand Benchmark® in its recent webinar.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 23rd, 2023|1:46 PM
6 Fairtrade Certified Cotton Clothing Manufacturers Leading in Ethical Textiles
Sustainability Standards News

6 Fairtrade Certified Cotton Clothing Manufacturers Leading in Ethical Textiles

Businesses must adhere to three stages: sourcing Fairtrade-certified cotton, engaging certified processors, and meeting Fairtrade standards for production to carry the Fairtrade Cotton Mark.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 27th, 2024|5:39 PM
The UN Fashion Charter Explores Material Environmental Impacts
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 28th, 2023|11:16 AM
The U.K.´s New Program to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Reduce Waste
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.
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|July 31st, 2023|2:54 PM
PVH Corp. Unveils Innovative Financing Initiative to Empower High-ESG Score Suppliers
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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|August 23rd, 2023|10:18 AM
The North Face Unveils its New Circular Insulation Solution
Sustainable Materials

The North Face Unveils its New Circular Insulation Solution

The North Face has just introduced Circaloft, a sustainable synthetic insulation made from 100% recycled materials designed for circularity and minimal waste.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 13th, 2023|3:38 PM
How to Conduct Double-Materiality Assessments for EU CSRD Compliance
Sustainability Governance

How to Conduct Double-Materiality Assessments for EU CSRD Compliance

Recent guidance from EFRAG aims to streamline a structured assessment process, echoing historical stakeholder engagement practices in assessing sustainability matters through a double-materiality lens.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 25th, 2024|5:50 PM
Lenzing Group Collaborates with Kentaur to Revolutionize Sustainable Chef Workwear
Sustainable Suppliers News

Lenzing Group Collaborates with Kentaur to Revolutionize Sustainable Chef Workwear

Lenzing Group partners with Kentaur to create eco-friendly chef uniforms, prioritizing circularity, durability, and functionality while reducing the use of virgin raw materials.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 12th, 2023|10:31 AM