Circular Economy

Fashion brands launch textile recycling pilot in Spain

The initiative aims to create an efficient system to collect and sort used clothes ahead of new EPR regulations.

Melodie Michel

15 October 2024

Policy & Standards

Better Cotton opens consultation on updated standards amid growing complaints

An April 2024 investigation linked Better Cotton-licensed farms to deforestation in Brazil.

Melodie Michel

15 October 2024

Policy & Standards

Apparel brands will soon be mandated to recycle used clothes in California

Non-compliance could lead to fines of up to US$50,000 per day for intentional violations.

Melodie Michel

08 October 2024

Climate Targets

Most UK fashion brands still lack climate targets

Collective Fashion Justice is urging brands to set emissions reduction targets that include transitioning away from animal-based materials.

Melodie Michel

02 September 2024

Supply chains

Shein strengthens supplier termination policy after uncovering cases of child labour

The e-commerce giant now immediately terminates suppliers that commit severe violations of its ethics code.

Melodie Michel

27 August 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Is B Corp still worth it?

B Corp's relevance for CSOs, CSRD questions answered and a new footwear circularity initiative...

Melodie Michel

08 August 2024

Fashion

adidas, Inditex, Zalando and others join footwear circularity partnership

Nearly 24 million shoes are produced globally each year, often using over 40 different components from various materials.

Melodie Michel

08 August 2024

Climate Targets

Top fashion brands lack ambition and transparency on climate: report

Less than half (47%) of brands have an SBTi-validated decarbonisation target covering their entire supply chains.

Melodie Michel

02 August 2024

Circular Economy

H&M, Primark among 7 brands in new circular fashion initiative

Fashion giants are attempting to decouple revenue from production.

Melodie Michel

21 May 2024

Climate Targets

Levi Strauss strengthens Scope 3 target, hopes to drive apparel supply chain cooperation

The new 42% reduction target should lower the brand’s Scope 3 footprint by nearly 1 million tonnes.

Melodie Michel

20 May 2024

Climate Targets

Gap Inc. still seeking SBTi approval of net zero target after having ‘commitment removed’

The group has reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods by 16% from a 2017 base year.

Melodie Michel

03 May 2024

Supply chains

Investigation links H&M, Zara's 'Better Cotton' to Brazilian deforestation

The damning report urges brands to "go beyond using certification schemes to ensure their goods are ethically sourced".

Melodie Michel

12 April 2024