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
How fashion can do better for people and the planet.
Inside the Corporate Responsibility Strategies Shaping PVH
BoF sits down with PVH’s senior VP of corporate responsibility to hear about the conception and implementation of their strategies and commitments as well as its goals for the future.
Inside the Corporate Responsibility Strategies Shaping PVH
BoF sits down with PVH’s senior VP of corporate responsibility to hear about the conception and implementation of their strategies and commitments as well as its goals for the future.
The BoF Podcast: Lily Cole on Why the Fashion System Needs Reform Now
The model and activist speaks with BoF Founder and Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the lessons she learnt while writing her new book Who Cares Wins.
The BoF Podcast: Lily Cole on Why the Fashion System Needs Reform Now
The model and activist speaks with BoF Founder and Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the lessons she learnt while writing her new book Who Cares Wins.
E-Commerce Is Helping Fashion But Hurting the Planet
Online shopping has kept the industry afloat through lockdown, but higher digital sales also means more transport emissions and packaging waste. Here’s how brands are working to make e-commerce more sustainable.
E-Commerce Is Helping Fashion But Hurting the Planet
Online shopping has kept the industry afloat through lockdown, but higher digital sales also means more transport emissions and packaging waste. Here’s how brands are working to make e-commerce more sustainable.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 1 of 5 — The Baseline
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for the planet, the people in it, and still makes business sense? In BoF's new, five-part online learning series, Sustainability Correspondent Sarah Kent is joined by a host of expert panelists as they lay out the framework for building a responsible fashion business.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 1 of 5 — The Baseline
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for the planet, the people in it, and still makes business sense? In BoF's new, five-part online learning series, Sustainability Correspondent Sarah Kent is joined by a host of expert panelists as they lay out the framework for building a responsible fashion business.
Independent Brands Must Change Their Business Strategies
Post-pandemic, bootstrapping young brands will have to adopt a model that is less bloated and wasteful in order to survive.
Independent Brands Must Change Their Business Strategies
Post-pandemic, bootstrapping young brands will have to adopt a model that is less bloated and wasteful in order to survive.
At DuPont Sorona, Championing a Circular Economy Through Fibre
The eco-efficient performance fibre is used by The North Face, Helly Hansen and Stella McCartney and offers brands a sustainable alternative to traditionally non-recyclable materials.
At DuPont Sorona, Championing a Circular Economy Through Fibre
The eco-efficient performance fibre is used by The North Face, Helly Hansen and Stella McCartney and offers brands a sustainable alternative to traditionally non-recyclable materials.
Fashion Says It Can Police Its Supply Chain. So Why Are There So Many Scandals?
A cluster of high-profile scandals over working conditions have revealed the extent to which fashion’s efforts to improve standards in its supply chain are failing. Here’s how things need to change.
Fashion Says It Can Police Its Supply Chain. So Why Are There So Many Scandals?
A cluster of high-profile scandals over working conditions have revealed the extent to which fashion’s efforts to improve standards in its supply chain are failing. Here’s how things need to change.
Can Anything Shake Consumers’ Addiction to Fast Fashion?
Low-cost, high-volume fashion has come under fire for its environmental impact and unethical manufacturing practices. And yet, its cheap-chic combination remains compelling to both shoppers and investors.
Can Anything Shake Consumers’ Addiction to Fast Fashion?
Low-cost, high-volume fashion has come under fire for its environmental impact and unethical manufacturing practices. And yet, its cheap-chic combination remains compelling to both shoppers and investors.
The BoF Podcast: Amber Valletta Says, ‘I Don’t Want to Work in an Industry That Is the Same as Before’
The supermodel, actress and environmental activist talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about why the fashion industry cannot return to ‘business as normal.’
The BoF Podcast: Amber Valletta Says, ‘I Don’t Want to Work in an Industry That Is the Same as Before’
The supermodel, actress and environmental activist talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about why the fashion industry cannot return to ‘business as normal.’
Insights on the Rise of DTC and Scaling Responsibly from Shopify Plus
The head of EMEA at Shopify’s enterprise commerce platform, which works with over 7,000 brands including Allbirds, Ralph & Russo and Marchesa, shares key insights on how DTCs can authentically embed themselves within the growing sustainability sector.
Insights on the Rise of DTC and Scaling Responsibly from Shopify Plus
The head of EMEA at Shopify’s enterprise commerce platform, which works with over 7,000 brands including Allbirds, Ralph & Russo and Marchesa, shares key insights on how DTCs can authentically embed themselves within the growing sustainability sector.
Will Fashion Ever Be Good for the World? Its Future May Depend on It.
The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on businesses, threatening their sustainability agendas. But aligning profit and purpose, and fulfilling responsibilities to the planet and communities of people beyond shareholders may matter more than ever to long-term success.
Will Fashion Ever Be Good for the World? Its Future May Depend on It.
The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on businesses, threatening their sustainability agendas. But aligning profit and purpose, and fulfilling responsibilities to the planet and communities of people beyond shareholders may matter more than ever to long-term success.
How to Avoid the Next Supply Chain Shock
Disruptions caused by Covid-19 have redoubled concerns about vulnerabilities in fashion’s manufacturing base, accelerating efforts to build more resilient and efficient operations.
How to Avoid the Next Supply Chain Shock
Disruptions caused by Covid-19 have redoubled concerns about vulnerabilities in fashion’s manufacturing base, accelerating efforts to build more resilient and efficient operations.
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.