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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Achieves Remarkable Growth and Sustained Progress Across Sustainability Metrics
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol triples its grower membership in three years, with 975 growers on 1.7 million acres, highlighting its dedication to sustainability in the industry.
|February 14th, 2024|4:13 PM
Coty Commits Itself to Sustainability with its “Beauty that Lasts” Platform
After having partnered with Lanzatech, the multinational beauty company recognized by Cradle to Cradle Coty continues to strive for a new sustainable business model through its online sustainability platform.
|April 19th, 2023|6:27 AM
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.
|August 28th, 2023|11:16 AM
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.
|November 23rd, 2023|2:53 PM
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.
|January 17th, 2024|2:50 PM
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.
|July 31st, 2023|2:54 PM
Sustainable Materials
Nudie Jeans: Traceable Denim Jeans Committed to Environmental Care
Nudie Jeans is recognized in the industry for making top-of-the-line men's jeans with a rock n roll aesthetic at reasonable prices.
|December 20th, 2022|10:01 AM
Eurostat Publishes the 2022 Report on the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Union
The data included in the report shows that the Union has made progress towards most of the goals over the last five years, in line with the Commission's priorities in key strategic areas.
|September 20th, 2022|4:27 PM
Sustainability Governance
Enhancing Investor Relations: Understanding Double-Materiality Reporting
Amidst the SEC's climate disclosure rule, Investor Relations Officers face heightened responsibility in managing reputation, ESG concerns, and financial communications to maintain stakeholder trust.
|March 12th, 2024|10:48 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ugandan Business Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts
TEXFAD, a Ugandan startup focused on waste management, is transforming decapitated banana stems, typically considered agricultural waste, into valuable resources.
|January 29th, 2024|11:01 AM
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Ethical Consumerism
Kering Group Announces Ban on Angora Fur in Luxury Fashion
Kering Group, a leading luxury fashion conglomerate with brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, aligns with industry leaders in animal welfare by pledging to remove angora materials from its products.
|January 17th, 2024|10:14 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
The Rise of Digital Product Passports & Sustainable Supply Chains
The European Union wants to facilitate consumers to buy more environmentally friendly products and to promote circular business models via a new package of laws that will be part of the European Green Pact proposals.
|July 13th, 2022|2:36 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Tentree Launches a New Textile Recycling Initiative
With the goal to reduce landfill waste, Tentree launched a new initiative by collaborating with circular solution providers Treet and SuperCircle.
|December 14th, 2022|4:08 PM