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
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
Electric Vehicles Uber partners with BYD to bring 100,000 EVs onto roads The partnership will not expand to the US, where import tariffs on Chinese EVs have more than tripled. Melodie Michel 05 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
Climate Targets Air New Zealand drops 2030 SBTi target due to supply chain issues The airline is now considering a new near-term emissions reduction target âthat could better reflect challenges within the industryâ. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024
Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Transition Planning Vodafone plans to halve Scope 3 emission in just four years The companyâs value chain emissions have increased by 20%, or more than 1 million tonnes, since 2020. Melodie Michel 28 May 2024
Electric Vehicles EV manufacturersâ sustainable sourcing policies lack teeth: report Tesla, BMW and Mercedes-Benz stand out as having more solid commitments and/or enforcement mechanisms. Melodie Michel 22 May 2024
Climate Targets Gap Inc. still seeking SBTi approval of net zero target after having âcommitment removedâ The group has reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods by 16% from a 2017 base year. Melodie Michel 03 May 2024