Fashion

Sustainability ‘takes a backseat’ as fashion industry prepares for uncertain outlook

Only 18% of fashion executives consider sustainability a top-three risk for growth in 2025.

Melodie Michel

26 November 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

Financial planning for the climate transition - CSO Futures Weekly

Two angles on finance for the climate transition, a look at the maturity of corporate nature targets and a pilot for circular textiles...

Melodie Michel

17 October 2024

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