AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Sustainability
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Big Brands’ New Efforts to Protect Nature, Explained
Kering, LVMH and H&M are among a handful of companies pioneering a new science-based framework to measure, disclose and address their impact on nature.
Big Brands’ New Efforts to Protect Nature, Explained
Kering, LVMH and H&M are among a handful of companies pioneering a new science-based framework to measure, disclose and address their impact on nature.
Op-Ed | Circularity Is a Fashionable Fantasy
The buzzy concept is a chimaera that distracts from the root cause of fashion’s worsening environmental impact: overconsumption, argues Ken Pucker.
Op-Ed | Circularity Is a Fashionable Fantasy
The buzzy concept is a chimaera that distracts from the root cause of fashion’s worsening environmental impact: overconsumption, argues Ken Pucker.
H&M, Kering Among Companies Piloting Science-Based Targets for Nature
The move to address businesses’ impact on nature is part of a new frontier of corporate environmental reporting.
H&M, Kering Among Companies Piloting Science-Based Targets for Nature
The move to address businesses’ impact on nature is part of a new frontier of corporate environmental reporting.
Selfridges, Hermès Quietly Exit Fashion Pact Amid Slow Progress
Four years after a splashy launch around the G7, the CEO-powered climate drive says it’s gearing up to accelerate action. But it has lost high-profile members and so far delivered little more than a handful of pilot projects.
Selfridges, Hermès Quietly Exit Fashion Pact Amid Slow Progress
Four years after a splashy launch around the G7, the CEO-powered climate drive says it’s gearing up to accelerate action. But it has lost high-profile members and so far delivered little more than a handful of pilot projects.
The Tech Race to Back Up Fashion’s Green Claims
Brands are turning to AI-powered analytics tools to improve their ability to measure environmental impact in the face of new government regulation. But getting hold of accurate data to support these assessments remains a difficult and largely manual challenge.
The Tech Race to Back Up Fashion’s Green Claims
Brands are turning to AI-powered analytics tools to improve their ability to measure environmental impact in the face of new government regulation. But getting hold of accurate data to support these assessments remains a difficult and largely manual challenge.
‘Carbon Neutral’ Claims That Rely on Offsets Face UK Ban
Advertising watchdog to begin stricter enforcement on use of terms such as ‘carbon neutral’ amid concerns over offsets.
‘Carbon Neutral’ Claims That Rely on Offsets Face UK Ban
Advertising watchdog to begin stricter enforcement on use of terms such as ‘carbon neutral’ amid concerns over offsets.
Florida Taps Tannery, Accessories Brand to Help Tackle Python Population
Invasive Burmese pythons are devastating wildlife but one firm believes turning snake leather into accessories could be a win-win.
Florida Taps Tannery, Accessories Brand to Help Tackle Python Population
Invasive Burmese pythons are devastating wildlife but one firm believes turning snake leather into accessories could be a win-win.
Advertisers Say Stricter Regulations Will End the Era of Greenwashing
Advertising watchdog to begin stricter enforcement on use of terms such as ‘carbon neutral’ amid concerns over offsets.
Advertisers Say Stricter Regulations Will End the Era of Greenwashing
Advertising watchdog to begin stricter enforcement on use of terms such as ‘carbon neutral’ amid concerns over offsets.
The BoF Podcast | The World Is On Fire But We’re Still Buying Shoes
BoF’s Imran Amed speaks with Alec Leach about his manifesto on how we can move towards a better relationship with fashion.
The BoF Podcast | The World Is On Fire But We’re Still Buying Shoes
BoF’s Imran Amed speaks with Alec Leach about his manifesto on how we can move towards a better relationship with fashion.
Asos, Crocs Reset Net-Zero Climate Commitments
Asos has dropped its 2030 net-zero emissions target and Crocs has delayed its deadline by a decade, rare public resets as scrutiny of corporate climate goals mounts.
Asos, Crocs Reset Net-Zero Climate Commitments
Asos has dropped its 2030 net-zero emissions target and Crocs has delayed its deadline by a decade, rare public resets as scrutiny of corporate climate goals mounts.
Reformation’s IPO Push Bets on Going Green in $200 Eucalyptus Pants
Fast-growing womenswear maker Reformation will be the next big test of whether a brand pitching sustainability can win over a wider audience and deliver on environmental promises.
Reformation’s IPO Push Bets on Going Green in $200 Eucalyptus Pants
Fast-growing womenswear maker Reformation will be the next big test of whether a brand pitching sustainability can win over a wider audience and deliver on environmental promises.
Will Fashion’s Next Generation of Materials Be Brewed Like Beer?
Japanese sportswear group Goldwin and biotech start-up Spiber are set to test the market for lab-grown materials with collections for brands including North Face and Woolrich this fall.
Will Fashion’s Next Generation of Materials Be Brewed Like Beer?
Japanese sportswear group Goldwin and biotech start-up Spiber are set to test the market for lab-grown materials with collections for brands including North Face and Woolrich this fall.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
EU Finalises Plan to Scale Back Sustainability Rules
The bloc’s overhaul sharply reduces the number of companies covered by ESG reporting and supply chain due-diligence laws, easing compliance pressures but increasing concerns over accountability.
EU to Ban Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes
The European Commission has adopted new measures that will require medium and large companies to stop discarding unsold clothing and footwear, in the bloc’s latest move to target textile waste.
Climate Inaction Puts 34% of Fashion Industry Profits at Risk
The financial implications of global warming are becoming increasingly difficult for corporate executives to ignore.
German Watchdog Says Shein Must Substantiate or Remove Net-Zero Claims
The ultra-fast fashion retailer says it has updated language on its website following engagement with the group.
Rick Owens Bans Animal Fur
The news comes less than a week after the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade staged protests outside the brand’s stores.
Hearst Magazines Bans Fur From Its Publications
Following the publicisation of Condé Nast’s fur ban in October, the Harper’s Bazaar publisher will now prohibit the use of animal fur in its editorial and advertising content.
Cyclone in Sri Lanka Impacts Multiple Garment Factories
A week after devastating floods, the industry association in Sri Lanka says multiple large facilities have been impacted, as recovery efforts for affected workers are underway.