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Sustainability Governance
EU Greenwashing Ban Receives the Green Light
The European Union has banned vague environmental marketing claims, requiring terms like "environmentally friendly" and "climate neutral" to be backed by concrete evidence, marking a significant move to combat greenwashing and protect consumers.
Sustainable Materials
Exploring the Sustainability of Arnica Extract: A Comprehensive Overview
Sustainable arnica cultivation entails environmentally friendly practices, such as organic farming, safeguarding soil health and ecosystem balance for a more sustainable supply chain.
Sustainability Standards News
WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom
WRAP acknowledges substantial progress in the Plastics Pact 2025 initiative but concedes that vital targets may not be achieved by 2025.
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.
Sustainable Materials
The EU Textile Sector Faces Threat of Collapse
Recyclers in Europe warn of an impending collapse in the textile recycling industry, prompting urgent action from EuRIC across the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.
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.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability: The Significance of Environmental Product Declarations
As consumers become more environmentally conscious, businesses are under pressure to not only reduce their own environmental footprint but also to ensure that their products are sourced and manufactured sustainably.
Sustainable Suppliers News
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Leads the Charge with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for XCarb™ Renewably Produced Steel
ArcelorMittal Dofasco pioneers carbon-neutral steel with five EPDs for XCarb™ RRP construction materials.
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.
Sustainability Standards News
B Corps Show “This Way Forward” To Better Business for B Corp Month
Over 8,000 B Corp Certified businesses celebrate B Corp Month 2024 around the globe by sharing how they move forward together to pave the way for better business.
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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.
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.
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.