New data released today shows that companies are falling behind on tracking supply chain emissions and risk missing completely forthcoming mandatory regulation on nature in supply chains. With wide-ranging rules likely to be enforced this decade, companies are being urged to engage their suppliers now on nature and climate in order to be ready in […]
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Startups working on groundbreaking technologies for adaptation and climate solutions have an important role to play in accelerating climate action. At Google, we want to foster a thriving ecosystem for startups advancing sustainability via AI-powered technology, and connect them with mentorship opportunities, technical expertise, and cloud technology that will help them grow. Out of the […]
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The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), as an impact-driven global convener of around half of the apparel and footwear industry, today launches its Decarbonization Guide for Members. The Guide is part of the SAC’s Decarbonization Program, launched last year, to drive science-based targets (SBTs) adoption and reduction in emissions across the textile and apparel industry. The Guide provides a six-step […]
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The amount of used textiles exported from the European Union (EU) has tripled over the past two decades, and the amounts may increase further, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing ‘EU exports of used textiles in Europe’s circular economy’. The briefing is based on a more detailed analysis by the EEA’s European Topic Centre of Circular […]
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DSM Engineering Materials today announces its partnership with sustainability-focused startup DiFOLD, developing foldable reusable products. The startup has chosen DSM Engineering Materials’ Arnitel® Eco – a bio-based thermoplastic copolyester – to manufacture its flagship Origami foldable water bottle. Adopting Arnitel® ECO marks a major step forward in DiFOLD’s mission to reduce the environmental impact of packaging waste. Inspired […]
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Today, Gucci, with support of Kering, is pleased to announce the launch of the first hub for circular luxury in Italy. The “Circular Hub” will aim to accelerate the circular transformation of the Italian fashion industry’s production model, through the redefinition of the entire value chain. Starting from raw materials and design, through to production […]
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Royal Philips has made strong progress towards realizing its key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ambitions. In 2022, Philips reached 1.81 billion people with its products and services, while further reducing operational emissions, and indirect (scope 3) emissions across the end-to-end healthcare value chain, together with its suppliers. “We continue to move closer to our […]
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Carbios, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies for reinventing the life cycle of plastics and textiles, has signed an agreement with PVH Corp., to join its fiber-to-fiber consortium founded with On, Patagonia, PUMA, and Salomon. Committed to accelerating the transition of the textile industry toward a circular economy. Carbios, On, Patagonia, PUMA, […]
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The European CIRC-UITS project (Circular Integration of independent Reverse supply Chains for the smart reUse of IndusTrially relevant Semiconductors), which develops digital solutions for the design, production and end-of-life management of electronic components. Dutch partners are TNO, Material Recycling and Sustainability B.V and TRACXON BV. In fact, CIRC-UITS intends to develop new technologies for designing, disassembling and efficiently […]
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European companies are falling far short of developing credible climate transition plans to align with a 1.5°C, nature-positive future, according to analysis of companies representing around 75% of European stock markets published today by non-profit CDP and global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman – a business of Marsh McLennan. In a sign that European companies are becoming aware that such plans are needed, Stepping […]
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Today Paul Polman c.s. published their first ever Net Positive Employee Barometer. They surveyed 4000 workers in the US and UK and the results should make C-Suites everywhere sit up and listen. The 60 second round-up: Most people want to work in companies that have a positive impact on the world. But even though many employees know […]
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Minderoo Foundation’s groundbreaking Plastic Waste Makers Index (PWMI) 2023 shows the planet’s plastic pollution problem is worsening, and new estimates of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from single-use plastics demonstrate how single-use plastics producers also contribute to the climate crisis. The report’s key findings reveal: Despite rising consumer awareness, corporate attention, and regulation, there is more […]
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