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In 2022, Canada's Gildan reduces scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10.9%

In 2022, Canada’s Gildan reduces scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10.9%

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Absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by 10.9% in 2022 compared to the base year of 2018, according to Canada’s Gildan Activewear Inc. Water intensity decreased by 18.4% over the same period. According to a recent report, the corporation incorporated sustainability-related terms into its current $1 billion revolving credit facility. In …

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According to Eurostat, EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2023

According to Eurostat, EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2023

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According to data from Eurostat, greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) decreased by 2.9% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 compared to the same time in 2022. 941 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions (CO2-eq) were produced, down from 969 million tonnes in 2022. A noteworthy achievement in balancing economic growth and environmental …

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Zero-waste carbon capture project launched by Walmart and Rubi Laboratories in the US

Zero-waste carbon capture project launched by Walmart and Rubi Laboratories in the US

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Walmart and Rubi Laboratories have announced pilot projects to capture carbon emissions from suppliers in the Walmart supply chain and convert them into waste-free garment prototypes. The manufacturing pilot will test the carbon emission capture at some of Walmart’s facilities and look at how Rubi’s technology might be more fully integrated into the Walmart supply …

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Lenzing, Austria, combats pollution via a novel way of garment dyeing

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Lenzing Group, an Austria-based worldwide producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has launched a novel strategy that includes yarn pre-treatment and knitting techniques to achieve washdown effects in ready-to-wear and knit garments. To address pollution generated by textile dyeing and finishing, the new technique will dramatically minimize environmental effects and is appropriate for use on pre-treated …

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The European Union has approved a modified Dutch greenhouse gas reduction strategy

The European Union has approved a modified Dutch greenhouse gas reduction strategy

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The European Commission has authorized the modification of a Dutch plan to decrease greenhouse gas emissions under European Union (EU) State assistance regulations. The initiative will also help the Netherlands meet its energy and climate targets, as well as the EU’s strategic goals for the European Green Deal. The Netherlands informed the commission of its …

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a strategy to reduce global shipping emissions by 2023

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a strategy to reduce global shipping emissions by 2023

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has voted to accept the ‘2023 IMO Strategy on Reducing GHG Emissions from Ships’ at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80). This new policy includes more aggressive objectives for reducing harmful emissions from the shipping industry, to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by 2050. The …

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UK electricity and industrial sectors are poised to lead decarbonization efforts

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As tougher emissions limitations for selected high-energy businesses are established, the UK electricity and industrial sectors are likely to lead the world in decarbonization. These initiatives will aid the government in meeting its lofty climate targets. The UK Emissions Trading Program Authority (UK ETS), comprised of the UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, …

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NIT Warangal in India is developing wastewater treatment technology for textiles

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A textile and apparel industry in Telangana, India, has successfully developed an eco-friendly and energy-efficient wastewater treatment technology using biosurfactants and membrane technology, marking a significant step forward for environmental protection and sustainability. With support from Imprint, a joint project of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), NIT …

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UNDP and H&M collaborate on climate action in Bangladesh

UNDP and H&M collaborate on climate action in Bangladesh

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The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Bangladesh and the H&M Group have inked a collaboration agreement at the UNDP Bangladesh headquarters to engage on climate change and assist Bangladesh achieve the SDGs. On behalf of their respective organizations, Leyla Ertur, head of sustainability at H&M Group, and Van Nguyan, deputy resident representative at UNDP Bangladesh, …

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Pollution breaches are forcing the closure of dyeing plants in India’s Punjab

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Due to breaches of air and water pollution standards, dyeing and printing operations in Punjab, India, are at risk of shutdown. The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has issued notifications to more than two dozen dyeing and printing businesses for failing to install appropriate equipment to reduce air pollution from solid fuel furnaces. In addition, …

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