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Latest U.N. Climate Report Says ‘Delay Means Death’
The U.N.'s latest climate report surveys losses due to climate change but highlights bright spots (like…
A Timeline: Protests, Counter Protests and More at COP26 UN Climate Summit
The much-anticipated COP26 is turning out mixed feelings from young activists.
Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action Just Got an Update — Here’s What’s New
The change was revealed at the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow on Monday.
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The ‘First Global Baseline’ for Biodiversity in Fashion, Sentiments on COP26: Short Takes
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F4D Pitches Living Sustainably as the New Fashion at Inaugural Banquet
A wide-ranging program highlighted how consumers' choices impact sustainability on a larger scale.
Asos, Primark Among 36 U.K. Businesses Calling for Tighter Labor, Environmental Laws
Thirty-six U.K.-based businesses rallied for lawmakers to tighten due diligence on human rights and…
The Top 5 Greenwashing Trends to Look Out for in Fashion
Become attuned to greenwashing in fashion by spotting the slippery language, empty climate commitments and…
‘World Cotton Day’ Set for Oct. 7 on UN Annual Calendar
On World Cotton Day, stakeholders from the global cotton community come together to speak on the many…
Fashion Gets a New ESG Framework for Corporate Due Diligence
The ESG Due Diligence and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Framework will allow stakeholders to better…
Global Transport Groups Urge UN to End ‘Humanitarian Crisis’ for Supply Chain Workers
The groups said transport workers have all continued to keep global trade flowing throughout the pandemic…
UN Appeals for Action on ‘Human-Rights Catastrophe’ in Myanmar
The embattled Southeast Asian country has been in the throes of bloodshed and violence since the military…
Italian Fashion Chambers Partners With U.N. Ethical Fashion Initiative for Sustainability Awards
While a sustainable gala event will be held at Venice Film Festival, the awards will be assigned during a…
What Is Climate Week to Fashion?
The U.N. bubble is expanding to envelop industries like fashion and beauty at Climate Week NYC, with star…
Climate Week Kickoff Sees Brands Pledge New Ambitions But Is It Too Late?: Short Takes
This Week in Sustainability: Climate Week sees P&G, Asos, Selfridges, SoulCycle, Primark and Estée Lauder…