climate change
Coal’s Out for Fashion. Are Some Alternatives Worse?
One study questions brands' "embrace" of biomass boilers, while another wonders why waste from major labels…
On the Eve of COP28, Fashion Must Overcome the ‘Era of Polycrises’
There remain "significant gaps" between the sector's ambition and its action in addressing social and…
How H&M Group, DBS Support Suppliers Fighting Climate Change
The fast-fashion firm teamed with Southeast Asia's largest bank to offer collaborative financing solutions to…
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Better Cotton Eyes Opportunities in Chad
The London-based sustainability program hopes the partnership can help 200,000 smallholder cotton farmers.
Better Cotton Launches Program in Côte d’Ivoire
It hopes to have 200,000 farmers on board in five years.
In 2024 US Presidential Race, Here’s Climate Policy Outlook
Though the Biden administration has been active on climate, sources say bold proposals are "unlikely"…
At Climate Week, Fashion Needs a Circular ‘Mindshift’
A film series explores fashion's eco impact, Prince William's Earthshot prize shouts out textile innovators…
CottonConnect Improves the Lives of Women Farmers by Teaching Them About Climate Change
A new report tells how women farmers make positive, long-lasting changes once they are instructed how to do…
Aii Announces First Fashion Climate Fund Grantees
The nonprofit's goal is to drive 100 million metric tons of carbon dioxide reduction, helping fashion halve…
Lululemon Is ‘Listening’ in New Impact Report, Says Sustainability SVP
The brand reported progress across climate, worker well-being, social impact and more.
Fashion is ‘Sleepwalking’ into a Climate Catastrophe. Bangladesh is in the Bullseye.
The "elephant in the room?" Building a collective strategy for decarbonization without overburdening garment…
Why H&M’s Latest Collaboration Involves a Climate and Social Justice Nonprofit
The fast-fashion retailer and Slow Factory are collaborating on a five-year plan to promote industry-wide…
How California’s Proposed Emissions Reporting Bill Would ‘Break New Ground’
Fashion industry groups including the AAFA came out in support of a California bill that would mandate GHG…
CottonConnect and Assimila Create C5 to Predict and Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
The project marks the first time that farmers' firsthand experience will figure into the climate equation.