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Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain
Sustainable Materials

Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain

Impermea Materials stands ready to tackle industry challenges of any magnitude with its cutting-edge technology and expertise.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 30th, 2023|6:22 PM
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
Sustainable Suppliers News
Sustainable Materials

Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant

With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 2nd, 2023|7:04 AM
Newlight Technologies Secures $125 Million to Propel Nike and Target Towards Zero Fossil-Based Plastics
Sustainable Materials

Newlight Technologies Secures $125 Million to Propel Nike and Target Towards Zero Fossil-Based Plastics

Newlight Technologies is leveraging decarbonization technology to convert greenhouse gasses into versatile AirCarbon materials via microorganisms for Target, Nike, and H&M.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 8th, 2023|6:38 AM
Only 20% of "Sustainable" Investment Funds Align with the Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Criteria
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 22nd, 2023|9:24 AM
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
CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainability Standards News

CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains

Common Share is an influential initiative aiming to establish a universal protocol for responsible and sustainable supply chains, empowering standard owners and promoting data normalization.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 29th, 2023|1:58 PM
GOTS Commences OECD Assessment to Propel Sustainablility in the Textile Industry
Sustainability Standards News

GOTS Commences OECD Assessment to Propel Sustainablility in the Textile Industry

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) initiates OECD alignment assessment process to propel sustainable practices in the textile industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 9th, 2023|2:59 PM
B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program
Sustainability Standards News

B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program

The inclusion of brands such as Scamp & Dude and Farm Rio in the B Corp certification program reflects a notable industry shift towards responsible and ethical practices.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 20th, 2023|2:32 PM
A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Sustainability Governance

A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

The EU's adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) template ensures smooth compatibility with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), streamlining reporting processes and fostering harmonization, thereby addressing challenges arising from heightened reporting requirements.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|February 2nd, 2024|2:29 PM
Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
Ethical Consumerism

Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China

Following a comprehensive evaluation of grievances raised by a coalition comprising 28 civil society organizations in June 2022, a series of investigations were initiated to address concerns surrounding the international activities of 13 Canadian companies.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 12th, 2023|12:02 PM