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What to know about the European Commission's changes to the ‘due diligence law’

The European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) has approved the European Commission's Omnibus I proposal. This move weakens corporate obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), also known as the ‘due diligence law’. About the due diligence law The CSDDD, as adopted in 2024, would enforce...

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Changemakers in fashion (part 5): Leanne Heuberger, CSR specialist at Zeeman

There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition, whether their efforts are visible to the public or not? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts and activists in fashion. What can we learn from their work? In episode six: Leanne Heuberger, CSR specialist at...

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LVMH's Loro Piana: After the scandal, what are the consequences for the sector and investors?

LVMH Group once again found itself in turmoil when its Italian subsidiary Loro Piana, a house renowned for its cashmere and understated luxury, was placed under court supervision by the Milan Court last month. This exceptional decision highlights the excesses of an outsourcing system too often out of control, already singled out in other similar...

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Dutch political party says European sustainability rules threaten competitiveness

The Dutch political party, VVD, has sent a strong message to Brussels. On June 12, members of parliament Thom van Campen and Claire Martens-America submitted a motion to the House of Representatives stating that two European directives concerning sustainability hinder European businesses from competing with businesses outside the EU, such as...

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From one, to multiple fashion systems: Concrete steps for fashion entrepreneurs

Traditionally, fashion companies designed and sold their clothing in their own country, but produced it in low-wage countries such as Bangladesh, Cambodia or Myanmar. This way of working has existed since the 1960s and became especially popular in the 1990s. The goal was to produce as cheaply as possible. The collapse of the Rana Plaza building...

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Living wage report finds “limited progress" among garment and footwear companies

The 2023-2024 Annual Report from the Platform Living Wage Financials (PLWF) has taken a look at progress when it comes to living wages and incomes in the garment and footwear sector. Thirty-three companies were assessed, among them Adidas, Asics, Esprit, Fast Retailing, H&M, Hugo Boss, Inditex, Kering, LVMH, Marks & Spencer, Nike, Primark, Puma...

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Podcast: Ba&sh CEO on Strategic CSR Challenges for Premium Fashion Labels

The French fashion brand Ba&sh has emerged as a key player in sustainable fashion in recent years. The brand, which offers luxury clothing at an accessible price point, received B Corp certification in June 2023 with a score of 98 points. By collaborating with sustainable start-ups and investing in regenerative agriculture, Ba&sh is taking steps...

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Capri Holdings publishes update of CSR goals, receives SBTi backing

Luxury conglomerate Capri Holdings has released its latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, covering the company’s efforts and progress within the topics of sustainability, human rights, diversity and philanthropy during FY22. Speaking on the report, John Idol, chairman and chief executive officer, said: “Capri Holdings is a company...

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German discounter Takko on handling supply chains in times of crisis

Unlike many other fashion companies, German discounter Takko Fashion shows model behaviour in the current Corona crisis when it comes to its suppliers. At least that's what Takko's denim supplier in Bangladesh says. The Corona crisis has brought to light many facts that one would not have expected. For example, that many fashion brands are now...

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Bangladesh Denim Expo to Adopt Kingpins’ CSR Standards For Exhibitors

Kingpins Amsterdam, the bi-annual denim supply chain trade show, announced earlier this year that it was beginning the process of requiring all exhibiting denim mills to meet or exceed standards in the areas of corporate social responsibility (CSR), environment and chemical usage. Now, BDE will adopt the same standards, starting with its...

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Kingpins Amsterdam introduces new sustainability standards

Denim trade fair Kingpins is upping its ethics and sustainability efforts by introducing new requirements for its denim supply chain members after noticing that few had made serious progress toward establishing CSR standards. The new standards programme, which will require all exhibiting denim mills to meet or exceed standards in the areas of...

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VF Corp signs climate and energy declarations

US-apparel giant VF Corporation is all geared to prove its environmental responsibility and to minimize its environmental footprint. To further focus on energy reduction, the Greensboro, NC-based company has signed the Climate Declaration for two of its main brands – The North Face and Timberland. The declaration calls on US policymakers to...