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"Sustainable Markets" News Archive
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
Sustainability Governance
California Regulations Tighten Standards for Recyclability Claims on Packaging
Recyclability in California requires meeting strict criteria, including widespread collection, sorting in large-volume facilities, adherence to plastic packaging guidelines, and avoiding materials like PFAS and specific chemicals that hinder recyclability.
|January 31st, 2024|2:17 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Formula 1 Marks a Step Forward in Sustainability with Pirelli's First FSC-Certified Tyres
Pirelli leads in sustainability at Formula 1 with groundbreaking FSC-certified tires, prioritizing sustainable natural rubber.
|March 29th, 2024|1:56 PM
Upcoming Events Not to Be Missed by Economist Impact
In addition to running its publication, Economist Impact also enables businesses to drive action on sustainability through its hybrid events.
|March 10th, 2023|8:53 AM
Sustainability Governance
Navigating the SEC Climate Rule: ESG Experts Advocate Comprehensive Approach to ESG Reporting
Riveron urges companies to enhance climate reporting capabilities following the SEC's new rule, noting the absence of Scope 3 emissions reporting compared to regulations in California and the EU, highlighting a unique regulatory environment for US firms.
|March 21st, 2024|3:22 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
European Supply Chains Have Embarked on a Path of Optimization and Restructuring
According to the study 'The State of European Supply Chains in 2022' prepared by JLL, European supply chains have started on a path towards greater optimization and restructuring.
|March 31st, 2023|10:47 AM
Ethical Consumerism
Tackling Microfibres
One of the most significant threats to the environment is microfibres, which are tiny plastic fibres that shed from clothing made out of synthetic materials when manufactured, worn, and washed.
|April 13th, 2023|11:36 AM
Innovation Forum: Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA
This two-day business conference will address how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations.
|April 13th, 2023|6:29 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Amazon’s Global Plastic Footprint Might Be Shrinking, but the US Is A Different Story
It was estimated that Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste for all transactions in the United States in 2022, a 9.6% increase over Oceana’s estimate for 2021.
|April 11th, 2024|12:19 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
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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
Ethical Consumerism
H&M Makes Waves by Collaborating with a Climate and Social Justice Nonprofit
H&M and Slow Factory have joined forces for a five-year partnership focused on industry-wide change, with an emphasis on human rights and climate justice, sparked by H&M employees' commitment to fund social and environmental justice initiatives.
|September 5th, 2023|12:14 PM
Sustainability Governance
Examining the Pitfalls in CSRD-Aligned Double Materiality Assessments: A Guide for Companies
The CSRD will revolutionize sustainability reporting, aligning it with financial disclosures by requiring comprehensive ESG reporting, necessitating a substantial expansion in disclosure scope regardless of previous practices.
|March 26th, 2024|3:16 PM