climate change
Walmart and Amazon Unveil Latest Climate Action
As Climate Week descends on New York City, the retail rivals announced their carbon and climate initiatives.
Edit+ Serves Outerwear for Changing Climes: On Brand
Launched by a longtime North Face executive, Edit+ outerwear adapts to the elements, offering warmth and…
How Can Fashion Meet Climate Goals? McKinsey and GFA Have Some Ideas
How polluting is the fashion industry exactly? Few seem to be able to agree.
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McKinsey: Biodiversity is Sustainable Fashion’s ‘Next Frontier’
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Nike Among 9 Companies Driving Net-Zero Future
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Despite COVID-19 Hits, Nordstrom Wants to ‘Leave the World a Better Place’
Pandemic or no pandemic, Nordstrom says it wants to continue to drive improvements that "leave the world in a…
Amazon Moves to ‘Bridge’ and ‘Buffer’ Against Climate-Change Disruptions
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Lenzing Wants to Do More Good with ‘Net-Positive’ Fibers, Ambitious Climate Targets
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Burberry’s Climate-Friendly FW20 Runway Show Fuels Carbon-Neutral Goal
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BSI: Better Greenhouse-Gas Emissions Reporting is Vital to Curb Risk
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