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NGO coalition addresses delay of Sustainable Corporate Governance Directive in open letter to EU

9 December 2021

In an open letter to the European Commission’s president, Ursula von der Leyen, a coalition of civil society organizations addressed the delayed proposal for a Sustainable Corporate Governance Directive which was initially expected for the first half of December. The directive, announced by justice commissioner Didier Reynders, would mandate human ...

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Deuter and manufacturer Vina Duke win sustainability award for global partnership

7 December 2021

The fourth edition of the Global Business Partnerships Award (part of the German Sustainability Awards) went to German brand Deuter and its Vietnamese partner company Vina Duke. The jury honored the 30-year old corporate partnership between the two companies as outstanding in the industry. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, ...

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Higg partners with TrusTrace to enhance understanding of product journeys

19 November 2021

In collaboration with TrusTrace, a Swedish tech company providing solutions to enable „conscious consumerism and responsible production,“ Higg offers users of the platform significantly extended access to more nuanced, contextualized supply chain data. As they map the chain of custody, TrusTrace users will now be able to layer in ...

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ILO adopts first code of practice on safety and health in the supply chains

12 October 2021

To provide a practical basis for employers, workers and governments to work together to advance occupational safety and health (OSH) prevention culture in the textile, clothing, leather and footwear manufacturing, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has worked out a code of practice on safety and health in textiles, clothing, leather ...

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Bluesign releases its revised 2021 chemical substances lists

8 July 2021

St. Gallen-based company Bluesign has just released its revised standard lists for the restrictions for chemical substances in textile production and supply chains, relevant for all Bluesign system partners. The revision incorporates new scientific knowledge on the toxicological and ecological profile of substances, the new legal classification ...