Sustainable Apparel Coalition
What’s New in SAC’s Higg Brand and Retail Module Update
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition said the "update will encourage brands and retailers to focus on real…
Can Fashion Truly Decarbonize? Only if Rivals ‘Put Competition Aside’
SAC, Bestseller and the Fashion Pact are working to move the needle on curbing the industry's climate impact.
Where Does Higg MSI Go From Here?
Recent controversies around the tool have been a "wake-up call" about setting realistic expectations, experts…
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Higg How-To Hopes to Get Rid of Greenwashing
A new document offers advice for how the Sustainable Apparel Coalition can avoid running afoul of…
Zalando Joins Brands Backtracking on Sustainability Claims
The Germany-based e-tailer dropped its sustainability "flag" after a Norwegian jury awarded it with an…
H&M Lawsuit Over ‘Misleading’ Green Claims Exposes Fashion’s ‘Unique Obsession’
Fallout from the Higg MSI controversy put the Swedish fast-fashion retailer in the cross-hairs of a consumer…
H&M Greenwash Warning Fuels ‘Urgent’ Higg MSI Review
The SAC is also "pausing" its consumer-facing Transparency Program providing intel on the eco impact of…
European Green Deal ‘Very Much on Track’
Despite setbacks during the pandemic, the European Green Deal is moving forward with implications for…
SAC, Fair Wear, Ethical Trading Initiative Tackle GHGs
The Industry We Want developed metrics for the garment and footwear industry to measure social, commercial…
‘License to Greenwash’? Report Slams Popular Certifications as Sustainability ‘Smokescreen’
From WRAP to Oeko-Tex to SAC to Bluesign, fashion's biggest sustainability certifications aren't "fit for…
New SAC Initiative Tackles Supply Chain Due Diligence
The initiative is being launched in collaboration with the Apparel Impact Institute, ZDHC and the Social…
Why Can’t Brands Commit to ‘Pretty Basic’ Supplier Terms?
Driven by the outsize power buyers wield over suppliers, poor purchasing practices are plaguing the garment…
ESG Outlook: Amina Razvi of Sustainable Apparel Coalition on Credible Assessments
In this Q&A, Amina Razvi, executive director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, discusses boosting credibility…
Why Fashion Needs ‘Radical Collaboration’ to Survive
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition believes that collective action can help forge a more equitable and…
Fashion Needs ‘New Leadership’ in Climate Fight
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition will host its annual symposium in concert with the Textile Exchange's…