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"Sustainable Supply Chains" News Archive
Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion
Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.
Stella McCartney Earns SBTi Approval for Ambitious Climate Targets
Stella McCartney achieves SBTi approval for ambitious climate targets, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable fashion and commitment to combating climate change.
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments
Join SPC Engage 2023 on December 6th - 7th for a transformative deep-dive into retailers' sustainability efforts, where attendees will explore how SPC’s Pillars drive tangible change in sustainable packaging for retailers navigating diverse challenges.
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the SEC's new climate disclosure rule, signaling a pivotal moment in the debate over mandatory reporting of climate risks and GHG emissions by companies.
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
A program at the forefront of this transformative journey is the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which offers brands and retailers an innovative traceability solution for cotton, known as Protocol Cotton.
Levi Strauss - A Renewed Climate Commitment
Three years ago, Levi Strauss & Co. announced that they were focusing their sustainability efforts on three core pillars: climate, consumption, and community. As they formulated that framework, climate was the obvious starting point.
Puma’s Efforts to Achieve a 100% Digitized Supply Chain
This year, Puma has joined Zero100, a research service made up of some of the industry's top leaders to reduce carbon emissions from the supply chain by fully digitizing it.
Leveraging Supply Chain Mapping for Sustainable Operations: Prioritizing Risks and Opportunities
CommonShare's platform revolutionizes supply chain visibility by streamlining compliance and facilitating efficient supply chain tracing, ensuring accurate mapping of detained goods' journeys and enabling companies to streamline compliance efforts.
Food & Agriculture
Cocoa, Coffee, and Corn at Risk – How Climate Change is Reshaping Food Supply
Climate change is putting cocoa, coffee, and corn at risk, causing supply shortages and price volatility. Discover how businesses are securing their supply chains and investing in sustainability.
Our Community
Viscose Fiber: The Industry Demand for Responsibly Sourced Textiles
Switching from synthetic fibers to natural fibers is one way to solve the fashion waste problem, however the industry as a whole needs more progress to provide transparency within viscose supply chains.
How Boody Prevents Textile Waste with its Bamboo Fabric
B Corp brand Boody, based in Sydney, Boody’s weaving system generates very little fabric waste compared to traditional cut-and-sew garment manufacturing.
Puma Reduces its C0² emissions from Offices, Warehouses and Supply Chain
As a founding member of the UN’s Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, Puma has succeeded in significantly reducing its greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain from 2017 to 2021.