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Fashion Brands Face EU Sustainability Crackdown

The 27-member bloc outlined an ambitious policy strategy Wednesday that aims to curb the industry’s environmental impact and address labour abuses.
Fashion's sustainability marketing is facing tougher scrutiny.
The EU is leading efforts to regulate fashion's heavy environmental footprint. (Shutterstock)

The European Union outlined ambitions Wednesday to create a more sustainable and responsible fashion industry.

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Sarah Kent
Sarah Kent

Sarah Kent is Chief Sustainability Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in London and drives BoF's coverage of critical environmental and labour issues.

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