The latest news and analysis about corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
Thule Group with new product categories, updates financial targets
At its capital markets day, the Swedish Thule Group has presented plans to enter the two new product categories in 2023: car seats – to be launched in Europe first, expanding worldwide in a second step – and dog transport products, starting with a dog cage.
Lenzing’s Q1 revenues grow double-digit despite rising costs
Lenzing, the Austrian manufacturer of wood-based specialty fibers, posted revenues of €615 million in the first quarter of 2022, representing a 25.7 percent increase year-on-year, primarily driven by continued high demand for wood-based biodegradable specialty fibers and higher fiber prices. Specialty fibers currently account for 73.3 percent of its fiber ...
Restricting the use of PFAS: Multinational and cross-industry activities underway
As early as 2014, a group of researchers had examined the effect of exposure of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) stemming from outdoor jackets. The study showed that among the background population, the highest intermediate exposure was a factor of 3-10 below the estimated average dietary intake, while among individuals occupationally exposed ...
YESS pilot project: Yarn and fabric manufacturers strive to end modern slavery
The Responsible Sourcing Network has released the results of the pilot of its flagship initiative YESS (Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced). The pilot, which included virtual training and in-person assessments in India, Pakistan and Malaysia, has shown that manufacturers can track all their cotton through their systems, from the fabric ...
