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Hugo Boss and Collateral Good collaborate on a €100 million sustainable fashion fund

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Hugo Boss, a leading worldwide premium fashion brand, has provided financial backing for a new sustainable fashion fund launched by Collateral Good, a climate-first venture capital platform located in Zürich. The recently established venture capital firm is committed to making global investments in cutting-edge technology, with a target of €100 million. Its main objective is …

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Top of Canopy’s 2023 Hot Button Report is Birla Cellulose

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Leading Grasim Industries brand Birla Cellulose has revealed that it ranked #1 in Canopy’s Hot Button Report 2023. The company’s dedication to protecting old and threatened forests and promoting circular solutions is what led to its accolade. The company’s commitment is further demonstrated by its fourth consecutive year of earning the coveted “Dark Green Shirt” …

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Integra Dresses becomes the 204th green factory in Bangladesh with its USGBS Gold certification

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Bangladesh has established itself as a global pioneer in the production of eco-friendly clothing, with 204 factories holding the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED accreditation. According to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Integra Dresses Limited, situated in Gazipur, is the most recent company to receive a green tag. The company earned …

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Valentino’s first sustainability report demonstrates the brand’s dedication to ethical luxury

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The Italian luxury fashion brand Maison Valentino has unveiled its first Sustainability Report for 2022, continuing its commitment to implementing morally and socially conscious business practices. The report, which adheres to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard, provides specific goals, milestones, and objectives in line with the company’s sustainability policy, “Let the Beauty Prosper.” “As …

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Together, BGMEA and LHBL promote sustainable waste management techniques

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been formally signed by LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited (LHBL) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to create a cooperative framework for sustainable waste management. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on November 26 at the BGMEA complex by Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, the Chief Executive Officer of LHBL, …

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Nagaland Governor Niftians should prioritize sustainability and promote inclusivity.

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The Governor of Nagaland, La. Ganesan, has called on the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to give fashion start-up development top priority, along with sustainability and inclusivity. Speaking at the NIFT Chennai convocation, he stated that the market for distinctive handwoven goods has grown beyond local areas and is becoming more and more popular …

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Clothing retailers without the support of supply chain mapping or ethical purchasing procedures!

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Compared to earlier standards, apparel retailers have made considerable improvement, but they still fall short of completely defending the rights of workers. These businesses have high standards for their suppliers, but supply chain mapping and ethical purchasing procedures do not support these expectations. The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has released the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark …

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The 2023 Sustainability Report is released by New Look

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With recently submitted Science Targets (SBTs) and a collaboration with TrusTrace to “gain greater visibility across its supply chain,” New Look has released its Sustainability Report 2023. The report includes an update on New Look’s “Kind to Our Core” sustainability policy, which was introduced in January 2022. November 2023 is when it is expected that …

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Collaboration between GoBlu and Centrocot to increase chemical transparency in the Italian fashion sector

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To encourage complete chemical transparency in Italy’s fashion supply chain, testing business Centrocot and chemical management provider GoBlu have teamed up. Through this collaboration, GoBlu’s digital platform, BHive, and Centrocot’s specialized testing, verification, certification, and training services are brought together. The partnership intends to promote chemical transparency and sustainability in Italy’s fashion industry by making …

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Joanie Clothing obtains B Corp status

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The British retailer Joanie Clothing, which specializes in modern vintage apparel, has earned B Corporation certification. With this achievement, Joanie Clothing joins an elite network of 7,000 B Corp-certified companies globally, including more than 1,400 in the UK. In his enthusiastic welcome of Joanie Clothing into the thriving B Corp community, Chris Turner, Executive Director …

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