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

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

Supply chains

Investigation links H&M, Zara's 'Better Cotton' to Brazilian deforestation

The damning report urges brands to "go beyond using certification schemes to ensure their goods are ethically sourced".

Melodie Michel

12 April 2024

Operations & Finance

Inditex faces supply chain scrutiny amid record profits

The Spanish group got the lowest grade on traceability amid 52 companies recently analysed by NGO Remake World.

Melodie Michel

15 March 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO share their views on EVs and green buildings, recycled materials take centre stage and a study questions the legitimacy of sustainability bonuses in this week's newsletter.

Melodie Michel

26 October 2023

Operations & Finance

Zara owner Inditex to buy €70mn worth of recycled polyester in bid to improve circularity and cut emissions

Textile-to-textile recycled materials are a key part of the strategy employed by Inditex to minimise its supply chain impact.

Melodie Michel

25 October 2023

News and Interviews

CSO Futures Weekly

A host of new appointments; fresh pressure from Deutsche Bank; Chief Sustainability Officer insights and data and more in our inaugural newsletter.

Melodie Michel

19 October 2023