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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.
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.
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.
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.
Sustainability Governance
U.S. Commission Has Held a Hearing on the Implementation of UFLPA
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China has held a hearing on "Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & the Global Supply Chain Impact"
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.
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Sustainable Supply Chains
How Nike is Building on Diversity and Inclusion to Advance Sustainability
There is a clear connection between how a company shows up for people — its employees, its consumers and the communities it operates in — and how it shows up for the planet. For Nike, honoring that intersectionality is key to the company’s ethos and its ability to create and innovate, says Felicia Mayo, Chief Talent, Diversity and Culture Officer.
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.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Mars Loves Earth: Iconic Mars® Bar to be Certified Carbon Neutral in UK, Ireland and Canada by January 2023
At Mars, we are committed to taking the critical actions needed to address the health and sustainability of our planet, and firmly believe that engaging you – the consumer – in the fight against climate change is an imperative.