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Tapestry establishes Foundation to promote equity and fight climate crisis

Aug 9, 2021 / United States

The New York-based house of luxury accessories and lifestyle brands has also announced the expansion of its Corporate Responsibility agenda. Tapestry intends to influence positive change for the industry

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LVMH appoints Vanessa Moungar Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Jul 9, 2021 / France

Continuing on its strategy to reaffirm its interest in diversity and inclusion, the French luxury group has just recruited a director of “Diversity and Inclusion”, the Franco-Chadian Vanessa Moungar, known for her commitment to social justice in the world

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DiVERGE promotes social entrepreneurship project

Jun 18, 2021 / Portugal

Nine people from Bairro do Zambujal participated in a new program to fight social exclusion through training and empowerment of young people from underprivileged neighbourhoods

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Crocs is giving away 10.000 pairs of shoes a day to health care workers

May 11, 2021 / United States

Between the 10th and the 14th of May, the brand will give away 10.000 pairs of Crocs at Workshoes per day to frontline healthcare workers who continue to provide comfort in the communities

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Kering sponsors renovation of the courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

Mar 19, 2021 / Italy

The France-based holding company Kering is sponsoring the renovation of the Michelozzo courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, an important symbol of the Renaissance capital

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VF named one of the world’s most ethical companies

Feb 24, 2021 / United States

The recognition by Ethisphere honours those companies that outstand in leading, making values-based decisions and overall commitment to integrity. This was the fifth consecutive year VF Corporation got the nomination

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Zouri: footwear with apple peels in children's version

Feb 22, 2021 / Portugal

The Portuguese-based brand launched a new collection of footwear for children. This time Zouri is using apple peels as a material to make shoes

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Skechers donates 6 million US dollars to save dogs and cats

Feb 18, 2021 / United States

Through sales of its BOBS from Skechers collection, the sportswear giant has helped save and support more than one million shelter dogs and cats in the United States and Canada

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New Generation: meet Humbs

Feb 12, 2021 / Portugal

Two friends. Hugo Stevens and Miguel Tavares. One with a background in Marketing, the other with a background in Mechanical Engineering. A street market gave them the motivation and HUMBS was born

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Tapestry named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

Jan 28, 2021 / United States

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has ranked Tapestry as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality”. Having achieved a score of 100% on HRC’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, Tapestry earns this designation for the 7th consecutive year

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Merrell and Big Brothers Big Sisters in partnership

Jan 20, 2021 / United States

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Merrell are joining forces in a multi-year partnership focused in harnessing the power of being outside, while making it more accessible to more youth. Partnership is on in the US and Canada

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Leather Industry calls for the suspension of the Higg Index Score for Leather

Oct 15, 2020 / World

The global leather industry has formally asked the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to suspend the score the non-profit organisation applies to leather in its Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI)

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12th Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk turns into a virtual event

Oct 15, 2020 / United States

Notwithstanding the COVID-19 reality the fundraising campaign for kids will continue and the aim I to raise 2 million US dollars as it transforms its popular annual beach event into a celebration of its sponsors and community

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Ecco and Danish partners together in PU recycling project

Oct 15, 2020 / Denmark

A cross-sector consortium, including the Danish Technological Institute, Ecco and some other Danish companies, was set out to answer the question: Is it possible to recycle polyurethane and turn the waste product into a valuable resource instead?

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Timberland raises sustainability goals

Sep 2, 2020 / United States

Timberland’s products are now aimed to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030. To achieve it all products will be designed for circularity and made from natural materials sourced from regenerative agriculture

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