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"Sustainable Sourcing" News Archive
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.
Maximizing Circular Strategies to Decarbonize Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mounting regulatory pressures and demand for science-based reduction targets are compelling businesses to prioritize managing Scope 3 emissions, despite challenges in measurement and reduction due to data limitations and operational complexities.
AG Jeans Launches New Collection Made from Biodegradable Fabrics
Adriano Goldschmied's AG Jeans launches a new denim line composed of organic cotton, Tencel™, and hemp for its new collection “The Jean of Tomorrow”.
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.
The North Face Unveils its New Circular Insulation Solution
The North Face has just introduced Circaloft, a sustainable synthetic insulation made from 100% recycled materials designed for circularity and minimal waste.
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.
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.
Lenzing Group Collaborates with Kentaur to Revolutionize Sustainable Chef Workwear
Lenzing Group partners with Kentaur to create eco-friendly chef uniforms, prioritizing circularity, durability, and functionality while reducing the use of virgin raw materials.
Food & Agriculture
How Climate Change is Reshaping Food Flavor and Culinary Traditions
Climate change is transforming food flavors and traditional dishes worldwide. Discover how shifting ecological conditions impact taste and supply chains—and what businesses can do to adapt.
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.
Our Community
American Apparel & Footwear Association Advocates for Pragmatic Approach to Washington State PFAS Legislation
The AAFA opposes Washington State's PFAS legislation, deeming it unnecessary, and calls for alignment with existing national standards while emphasizing industry efforts to phase out PFAS.
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Manufacturing 4.0
Global Recycling Day (March 18): How EPR and Digital Waste Management Are Reshaping Sustainability
On Global Recycling Day (March 18), discover how EPR programs and digital waste tracking are transforming sustainability practices and ensuring compliance while enhancing business operations.
Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain
Cotton Made in Africa successfully implements sustainable cotton production criteria and requirements across its members, emphasizing environmental responsibility, social welfare, and economic prosperity, contributing to a greener and more sustainable cotton value chain.