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Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On
The primary objective of the Innovations Club is to drive practical and impactful solutions toward revitalizing African smallholder farming ecosystems, as Cotton Made in Africa and the African Cotton Foundation unite for a sustainable future.
|June 8th, 2023|12:08 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Unveiling the Fashion Industry's Greenwashing Challenge in The United Kingdom
The CMA joins forces with global partners to combat greenwashing, promote consistent standards, suggest legislative changes, and advocate for stronger enforcement actions, aiming to tackle the fashion industry's greenwashing challenge in the UK.
|June 12th, 2023|12:09 PM
How C&A Aims to Improve its Supplier Transparency
The company has partnered with Coats Digital to enhance its supplier network and streamline sourcing processes for improved efficiency and transparency.
|June 15th, 2023|9:37 AM
PI Apparel Brings Together Top Merchants in New York to Explore the Latest Trends in Merchandise Planning
Last month, PI Apparel launched its first edition of their Merchandise Planning conference which is the first of its kind. The two-day event brought together leading Merchants to discuss the latest trends and developments in data analytics, smart forecasting, and strategic planning for casting supremely customer-focused products.
|November 8th, 2023|12:55 PM
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter
Primark commits to reducing GHG emissions by 30% and addresses emissions throughout its value chain while prioritizing shipping over air freighting.
|June 28th, 2023|12:52 PM
Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China
Zara Canada finds itself under scrutiny as investigations unfold regarding troubling allegations of Uyghur forced labor within its Chinese supply chain.
|November 9th, 2023|12:53 PM
7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future
Supply chain technology trends, such as AI, robotics, 3D printing, IIoT, blockchain, smart sensors, ERP systems, and supply chain visibility, are shaping a sustainable future by reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improving transparency in businesses.
|July 3rd, 2023|2:31 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Renewcell Presents the Revolutionary CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network
Renewcell's Circulose Supplier Network (CSN) of 47 textile producers is driving the circular economy by steadily supplying Circulose fiber derived from recycled textiles.
|July 6th, 2023|12:52 PM
Puma Commits to Ethical Leather Sourcing
German sportswear brand Puma has pledged to source all bovine leather from verified deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier.
|July 10th, 2023|3:40 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
Following a comprehensive evaluation of grievances raised by a coalition comprising 28 civil society organizations in June 2022, a series of investigations were initiated to address concerns surrounding the international activities of 13 Canadian companies.
|July 12th, 2023|12:02 PM
Our Community
PI Apparel Returns to Medellín this October
PI Apparel Medellín's second edition in October will focus on Production & Supply Chain and Innovation, bringing together Colombian and US fashion industry leaders to explore transformative technologies and practices in Colombia's growing apparel market.
|September 5th, 2023|12:55 PM
Climate, Nature, and Biodiversity: How Businesses Are Adapting to Regulatory Pressure
The forthcoming two-day Innovation Forum conference will delve into the critical sustainability challenges in commodity supply chains, focusing on navigating evolving legislation and its practical implications for farmers, forests, biodiversity, and nature.
|September 6th, 2023|11:25 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Innovative Features Revealed For The Greener Manufacturing Show & Plastic Waste Free World, Conference & Expo 2023
The Greener Manufacturing Show 2023, co-located with Plastic Waste Free World, offers exciting features, including a Start-Up Zone and BIO.NRW's Marketplace of Innovations, with sustainability and biotechnology workshops, making it a must-attend event for industry professionals.
|October 30th, 2023|6:49 PM