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H&M Takes Steps to Adjust Prices to Reflect Bangladesh's Minimum Wage Increase

H&M Takes Steps to Adjust Prices to Reflect Bangladesh's Minimum Wage Increase

H&M leads the fashion industry by adjusting prices to reflect Bangladesh's 56% minimum wage increase, signaling a commitment to fair compensation for garment workers and addressing concerns in the labor-intensive sector.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 13th, 2024|8:21 PM
Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns

Better Cotton raises its standards by revising its principles and criteria that farmers must meet to certify their cotton, after having completed its latest eighteen-month review in February.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 25th, 2023|10:29 AM
U.S. Commission Has Held a Hearing on the Implementation of UFLPA
Sustainability Governance

U.S. Commission Has Held a Hearing on the Implementation of UFLPA

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China has held a hearing on "Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & the Global Supply Chain Impact"
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 25th, 2023|11:52 AM
Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices

Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices

Investors are pressuring fashion brands such as Burberry and Levi’s to improve their buying practices, driven by the recognition that sustainability is crucial for long-term financial success.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 17th, 2023|6:36 AM
What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands

What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands

Recently, the bill went through a third reading in the House of Commons in March, and once passed, it will be a step forward in the fight against modern slavery in the apparel industry and other sectors in Canada.
Fashion Takes ActionFashion Takes Action
|May 2nd, 2023|2:30 PM
Nike Faces Mounting Criticism for Refusal to Pay Garment Workers

Nike Faces Mounting Criticism for Refusal to Pay Garment Workers

Nike's refusal to pay 4,000 workers $2.2 million in unpaid wages is drawing scrutiny ahead of its AGM, raising concerns about its commitment to human rights and women workers' rights in its supply chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 19th, 2023|1:06 PM
Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On
Sustainable Materials

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 8th, 2023|12:08 PM
Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 9th, 2023|12:53 PM
Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers

Better Cotton is expanding its footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to support 200,000 farmers in the next five years through a strategic partnership with APROCOT-CI, focusing on comprehensive training and resources to boost sustainable cotton yields.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 21st, 2023|1:38 PM
Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 12th, 2023|12:02 PM