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News briefsEU delays sustainability and due diligence rules
After a key vote in the European Parliament, major EU companies will have more time to comply with new sustainability and due diligence laws.
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News briefsUNECE and UNECLAC address the issue of second-hand clothing trade flows
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, held a virtual side session on Feb. 19 at the 2024 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, ...
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ArticleGOTS Version 7.0 published after long consultation process
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has released its GOTS version 7.0. The new certification guidelines feature an expanded scope of environmental and social criteria while aiming to maintain a standard that is practicable for industrial production and appropriate for a wide range of products. GOTS version 7.0 strives to ...
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ArticleHuman Rights Watch sees conflict of interest in labor rights auditing
In its latest report on labor rights in global supply chains, Human Rights Watch (HRW) explains that audits and certifications for suppliers in industries such as fashion are insufficient to monitor and measure social and environmental due diligence. HRW explains that in response to public pressure, many companies began to ...
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ArticleOeko-Tex rebrands, launches new certification for Responsible Business
Starting in November 2022, Oeko-Tex is offering a new certification addressing due diligence requirements. With the introduction of the new Oeko-Tex Responsible Business certification, the company aims to support brands, brand groups, retailers and traders in the textile and leather industry in meeting the challenges of implementing human rights and ...
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ArticleEthical Trading Initiative issues new assessment for production in Myanmar
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) has commissioned an independent evidence-based assessment of human rights and responsible business conduct within Myanmar. The assessment was conducted by Due Diligence Design, with research and analysis from partner Impactt; guidance on the implications of the UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs) from SHIFT; and consultation with ...
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News briefsHigg technology platform raises $50 million in Series B funding
Sustainability platform Higg has announced details of its $50 million Series B funding round. The funding is co-led by technology growth investor Silversmith Capital Partners and Tom Steyer and Katie Hall’s Galvanize Climate Solutions, with participation from Series A partners Titan Grove and Buckhill Capital. With nearly 50,000 brand and ...
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News briefsLaudes Foundation launches Transparency in Action portal
One week after the presentation of the European Commission’s draft Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, the Laudes Foundation has launched the new Transparency in Action portal to help fashion brands around the world understand the role of transparency in the process. The free, industry-focused platform is designed to help ...
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News briefsFESI calls for internationally harmonized standards in EU due diligence obligations
Regarding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence initiative proposal presented by the European Commission on Feb. 23, 2022, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) took the opportunity to call again for a fully harmonized approach of the due diligence topic at the EU level that is harmonized with ...
