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"Water Insecurity" News Archive
How the Fashion Industry Can Reduce its Water Footprint
Although the fashion industry has taken measures to address carbon emissions, here's what it needs to do to make its practices more sustainable and less wasteful of water.
Levi Strauss Displays its Results of Water Use in its Value Chain
By 2025, Levi Strauss & Co. will use 50% less water in the manufacturing of its classic jeans.
How Gap Saved 10 Billion Liters of Water in its Manufacturing Process
More than 70 of the company's strategic suppliers have participated in Gap's water and energy programmes.
LVMH Aims to Cut Water Consumption by 30% by 2030
LVMH, the multinational conglomerate encompassing renowned luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Givenchy, has committed to a formidable goal of reducing its global water consumption by 30% by the year 2030.
Apparel & Textiles
Investments & Collaborations
EIM’s Global Report Highlights Denim Finishing’s Impact
EIM’s 2024 report reveals key progress and challenges in denim finishing sustainability, offering data-driven insights for executive decision-makers.
Bluesign Revises its Guidelines for Chemical Use in Textiles
Bluesign’s latest revision takes into account the latest scientific knowledge regarding the toxicological and ecological profiles of substances.
Gap Inc. Joins Forces with Industry Giants to Alleviate India’s Water Crisis
The Water Resilience Coalition (WRC) is launching the Women + Water Collaborative to improve water and sanitation access in India with the collaboration of Gap Inc., Cargill, GSK, WaterAid, and the WRC, targeting the Krishna and Godavari basins in a cross-sector effort to address water issues.
OEKO-TEX® Introduces its New Carbon and Water Footprint Tool
The tool shows the number of carbon emissions and water impacts that can be associated with the various fibers produced at manufacturing facilities.
How H&M Has Cut Down on Water Use in Denim
With various collaboration’s under the Swedish retail giant’s belt including with Lee and WWF, H&M has proved time and time again that it’s wholly committed to reducing its water footprint.
Investments & Collaborations
Why Collaborative Action in River Basins is Crucial for Sustainable Water Management
Discover why collaborative efforts in river basins offer the most impactful strategy for businesses to achieve meaningful water stewardship and strengthen sustainability.