Aviation IATA to launch platform connecting airlines to SAF suppliers SAF producers will be able to post available or planned SAF volumes for airlines to register interest. Melodie Michel 01 October 2024
People & Culture Supply chain firm Unipart names Chief Sustainability Officer Unipart has a goal of achieving net zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. Melodie Michel 13 September 2024
People & Culture Amcor names first Chief Sustainability Officer In 2023, Amcor’s reported carbon footprint stood at 10.58 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent – down 10.2% from 2022. Melodie Michel 10 September 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
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
Electric Vehicles Uber partners with BYD to bring 100,000 EVs onto roads The partnership will not expand to the US, where import tariffs on Chinese EVs have more than tripled. Melodie Michel 05 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
Climate Targets Air New Zealand drops 2030 SBTi target due to supply chain issues The airline is now considering a new near-term emissions reduction target “that could better reflect challenges within the industry”. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024
Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024