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The EU’s Retreat on Sustainability Regulations, Explained
The European Union proposed a raft of reforms to flagship sustainability regulations Wednesday, slashing environmental reporting requirements for thousands of businesses and almost entirely removing …
EU to Pare Back Sustainability Rules for Companies, Draft Shows
The European Commission plans to cut back the number of companies facing EU sustainability reporting requirements, as part of its drive to cut red tape …
Dr. Bronner’s Ditches Widely Used ‘B Corp’ Sustainability Certification for ‘Weak’ Rules
Cult soap brand Dr. Bronner’s is quitting a well-known corporate responsibility programme because its executives say the standards are too weak, marking a departure from …
Sustainability: The Case for Collective Action
Opens in new window Decarbonisation of fashion’s supply chain could cost $1 trillion, but it is likely more economically viable than executives think. Yet factors …
LVMH’s Sophie Brocart Heads to Chanel in New Sustainability Role
Sophie Brocart is exiting LVMH to create a new unit dedicated to circularity inside rival Chanel. Brocart has been CEO of Patou since 2018, working …
New York State Launches Fashion Grants for Sustainability and Innovation
New York governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday a new grant programme aimed at fostering sustainability and innovation in the state’s fashion industry. New York state’s …
Beware Fashion’s Sustainability Retreat | BoF
The split screen is unsettling. On the one hand, the dangerous effects of climate change are more visible than ever, with months of record-breaking temperatures …
Fashion’s Sustainability Reality Check | BoF
It started as a slow fade. Brands that once exuberantly trumpeted new “sustainable” collections or initiatives turned down the volume on the topic, or hit …
At Oeko-Tex, Unpacking Fashion’s Future of Sustainability
No longer a nice-to-have, sustainability standards will soon be enforced business requirements as global political bodies move to implement regulations to combat the environmental impact …
Winnie Harlow Sends a Sustainability Message in a Magnum Vegan Cocoa Husk Dress
Model Winnie Harlow recently wore a haute couture vegan dress made from cocoa bean husks to the 2022 British Fashion Awards. For the dress, ice …
Op-Ed | Fashion Can’t Wait on Regulation to Act on Sustainability
Last month, many of fashion’s biggest players descended on Copenhagen for the industry’s flagship sustainability summit. In the 15 years since the event first launched, …
Budget-conscious Women and Fashion Financial Sustainability
How Fashion Fuels Financial Resilience and Sustainability for Budget-conscious Women Hey there, fashion enthusiasts! Ever wondered how your wardrobe can actually help you stay financially …
American Fashion Wants More Say Over Sustainability Regulation
Next week, New York State’s legislative session comes to a close — and with it this year’s chance to pass the most consequential piece of …
Do Watch Buyers Really Care About Sustainability?
GENEVA – What impact is sustainability having on luxury watch sales? According to industry studies, consumers are more concerned about the environmental impact of a …
Brands Struggle to Get Sustainability Marketing Right
Over the last few years, a host of companies that once boldly touted their products’ sustainability credentials have quietly backed away from such claims, a …
Coach’s Stuart Vevers: Sustainability ‘Has to Come From Designers’
What is the point of catwalk shows, now that social media serves up fresh trends to everyone’s phone every day of the year? “[It] has …
Why Big Brands Are Pushing Back Against Sustainability Regulations
For the past two years, I have been working with the New Standard Institute to secure passage of the New York Fashion Act. The Act …
Rachel Arthur: How the UN Wants Brands to Sell Sustainability
In June 2023, the United Nations published a report with a radical message for fashion brands: stop pushing overconsumption. “The Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook” published …
The Year Ahead: What to Expect as New Sustainability Rules Roll In
The fashion industry is heading for a reality check. By the end of 2024, self-regulation of sustainability may no longer be an option. Many new …