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Textile and fashion businesses are urged to stop using synthetic materials

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According to a report published by the organization Textile Exchange, the fashion and textile industry needs to move away from using virgin fossil fuels as a feedstock for materials in order to meet the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets currently associated with synthetic fibers. Climate change has been connected to the dominance of synthetic materials …

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The European Parliament tightens regulations regarding environmental claims

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To shield consumers from deceptive advertisements, the European Parliament has adopted a position on the creation of a verification and pre-approval mechanism for environmental marketing claims. Under the green claims regulation, businesses would have to provide proof for any environmental marketing claims they make before promoting their products as “biodegradable,” “less polluting,” “water saving,” or …

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In Q32023, EU greenhouse gas emissions decrease by 7.1%

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The third quarter of 2023 showed a notable 7.1% drop in greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU), totaling 787 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq) as opposed to 847 million tonnes during the same period in 2022. With the GDP only slightly fluctuating by -0.2%, this data, which was issued by Eurostat, shows a …

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UNIDO and Vietnam begin a project to accelerate the low-carbon circular economy

UNIDO and Vietnam begin a project to accelerate the low-carbon circular economy

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A project to accelerate the low-carbon circular economy through clean technology innovation and promote sustainable development has been launched by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Vietnam’s Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, which is under the Ministry of Natural resources and Environment. The project is being funded by the …

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The Global Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance is launched during COP28

The Global Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance is launched during COP28

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Unveiling at COP28, the Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (NZECA) is a first of its kind worldwide effort including public financial institutions. It was called upon by the United Nations (UN). This alliance is dedicated to assisting the shift to net-zero economies by 2050. It was formed in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme Finance …

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Global net-zero emissions are feasible by 2050, but urgent effort is required IEA

Global net-zero emissions are feasible by 2050, but urgent effort is required: IEA

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According to a new edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) historic Net Zero Roadmap, achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions from the global energy sector and keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible. However, momentum needs to pick up quickly in many areas. According to the IEA, the roadmap emphasized the …

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Brands look for emissions-free shipping options

Brands look for emissions-free shipping options

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MIAMI- The commercial adoption of zero-emission delivery services is being urged by several fashion brands and retailers, including Amazon, Patagonia, Ikea, and Levi Strauss. The 600,000 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) are to be provided by shipping companies over three years, according to the request from the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA). To speed up the …

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Accelerating decarbonization through a supplier cascade

Accelerating decarbonization through a “supplier cascade”

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NEW YORK: The Supplier Cascade initiative was introduced by the international NGO The We Mean Business Coalition to help companies in a variety of industries, including apparel and textiles, accelerate the rate at which they reduce their Scope 3 emissions. The new program was created in collaboration with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and …

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Swiss sportswear manufacturer Publishes Impact Progress Report and establishes challenging goals

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On, a Swiss sportswear business, has released its 2022 Impact Report, which offers updates on the firm’s progress toward its sustainability goals. The report emphasizes two important areas of progress while building on objectives stated in 2019 as part of its first Impact Progress Report. The brand’s CO2eq emissions per unit fell by 12% in …

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Singapore's DyStar lowers wastewater and GHG emissions by over 30%

Singapore’s DyStar lowers wastewater and GHG emissions by over 30%

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Leading specialty chemical business DyStar from Singapore has revealed that it has reduced its environmental impact in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity and wastewater production intensity by more than 30%, compared to the baseline year 2011. One of the top suppliers and manufacturers in the globe, its business methods have produced notable advancements …

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