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EU Parliament postpones implementation of deforestation regulation

Nov 15, 2024 / European Union
The EU has granted a one-year extension for the EUDR implementation amid concerns from stakeholders. The regulation’s country risk classification will now include a “no-risk” category, easing requirements for selected regions

FDRA launches new tool to enhance supply chain mapping for footwear brands

Oct 16, 2024 / United States
FDRA launches new tool to help footwear brands map their entire supply chain, from raw materials to final assembly, ensuring compliance with new regulations on sustainability and forced labour

European leather industry presents evidence against the inclusion of leather in the EUDR

Oct 7, 2024 / European Union
A new study commissioned by COTANCE and UNIC shows that leather does not directly cause deforestation and that its inclusion in the EUDR could lead to job losses, supply chain disruptions and higher emissions

The EU Commission proposes a one-year delay in the implementation of anti-deforestation law

Oct 4, 2024 / European Union
The European Commission is proposing a one-year delay in the entry into force of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), responding to calls from several global partners

Puma named one of the world’s most sustainable companies by Time magazine

Jul 16, 2024 / Germany
The company has been named one of the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” by the US magazine Time and Statista, based on environmental data as well as assessments given by external organisations

EU comes closer to regulating greenwashing

Jul 9, 2024 / European Union
The Council of the European Union has adopted its general approach on the Green Claims Directive, which aims to tackle greenwashing and help consumers make greener choices. The proposal will now be negotiated in the European Parliament

Inditex joins Pack4Good initiative

Jun 27, 2024 / Spain
The parent company of brands such as Zara, Berksha and Massimo Dutti has joined Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative to help protect endangered forests by reforming its paper packaging

US pushes EU to delay implementation of deforestation law

Jun 24, 2024 / United States
The US government has requested the European Commission to delay the implementation of the so-called Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), seven months ahead of schedule

Mata completes environmental certification with the US on the horizon

May 27, 2024 / Portugal
Fábrica de Calçado da Mata, a Portuguese company specialising in men's shoes, has just had its environmental management system certified, marking another important step in its sustainability journey, with the US on the horizon

The rise of the second-hand fashion market

Premium ContentMay 14, 2024 / World
The global second-hand fashion market is expected to reach 350 billion USD by 2028, according to ThredUP's latest resale report. Value-conscious consumers, a greater concern for the environment and a desire for uniqueness seem to be driving this “revolution”, with new generations leading the way

Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre project shortlisted by the European Commission

May 13, 2024 / Portugal
The LIFE GREENSHOES4ALL project, coordinated by CTCP, has been recognized by the European Commission for its efforts to minimise the environmental impact of footwear production

Zara and H&M allegedly linked to illegal deforestation, land grabbing and violence

Apr 18, 2024 / World
NGO Earthsight has accused H&M and Inditex of allegedly using cotton linked to land grabbing, illegal deforestation, violence, human rights violations and corruption in Brazil

Martina Schiuma from The ID Factory: technology is key to accelerate change

Premium ContentApr 8, 2024 / Italy
We spoke to Martina Schiuma, head of sustainability at the platform The ID Factory, to find out more about their solution for fashion brands and retailers to improve supply chain transparency and traceability. In the end, we discussed where the fashion industry is on its journey towards a sustainable future

France on course to penalise fast fashion

Apr 1, 2024 / France
In mid-March, France’s lower parliament approved a bill imposing penalties on ultra-fast fashion products to help offset their environmental impact. The law has now been sent to the Senate

Apple of Eden committed to sustainability

Mar 12, 2024 / Portugal
The Portuguese women’s footwear brand has just published its first Sustainability Report, thus reaffirming its “unwavering commitment to a greener and more ethical future”
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