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50 NGOs urge governments and companies to protect workers in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
In a joint statement to the government and employers’ organizations of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and apparel brands sourcing from those countries, over 50 organizations from around the world are urging to take immediate action to keep workers safe during the current new Covid-19 wave. In August, Bangladesh saw a ...
EOG calls on companies to address global supply chain challenge with unity and tolerance
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has appealed for unity and tolerance in the face of the ongoing global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on supply chains. Following discussions at EOG board level, Mark Held, EOG president, issued a public statement on behalf of the association:
Weather chaos in China and Europe results in more supply chain disruptions
Floods in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and China have caused disruptions in supply chains. The natural disasters paralyzed road, rail and sea traffic, putting deliveries ahead of the winter holidays at risk. According to preliminary estimates, the cost of restoring railroads in European countries will be up to $4 billion. ...
Canada Goose to drop all animal fur by end of 2022
Shortly after introducing its new Fur Buy Back program to recycle fur for apparel, Canada Goose announces its complete withdrawal from the use of real animal fur on its products in a press statement. Through a phased approach, Canada Goose will end its purchasing of fur by the end of ...