All World Wildlife Fund articles
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News briefsTerms of reference for leather traceability alignment project Cotance signed
The Cotance initiative to align leather traceability systems has been taking shape since its inception in Sept. 2022. In monthly meetings, key leather-related certification system operators and interested CEN TC 289 standardization experts have been preparing to define minimum traceability standards and mandatory verification evidence together with the Cotance secretariat. ...
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News briefs1% for the Planet releases annual report 2021, growth in members and donations
In its 2021 annual report, 1% for the Planet looks back at the environmental projects carried out worldwide and provides insight into its financial situation. In 2021, the network saw growth in members, certified donations and supported nonprofits. Specifically, the organization reported a 25 percent increase in corporate members, resulting ...
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News briefsReima launches charity capsule, supports WWF
Source: Reima Launching in mid-July, the Finnish outdoor kidswear specialist Reima’s new capsule charity collection dedicated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is inspired by Finland’s only wild feline – the bobcat. From every item sold, €2 will be donated to the WWF, with a minimum of ...
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News briefsNewly founded Sustainable Leather Foundation sees influx of members
During the last few weeks, the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) – launched earlier this year – has announced several new members to join the non-profit organization’s network. New collaborations include the testing, inspection and certification company SGS, a new SLF partner helping to develop a certification process for sustainable leather ...
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News briefsBergans and WWF call for protection of the seasons
Bergans of Norway and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) presented the outcome of their “Save The Seasons” petition to the Norwegian minister of climate and environment, Sveinung Rotevatn. The petition, signed by 10,554 people and 35 companies, calls for permanent protection of the seasons in the form of real climate ...
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ArticleEarth Hour 2021 is a meditation for the planet
Most people associate the annual Earth Hour , organized by the World Wildlife Fund ( WWF ), with a symbolic gesture of their commitment to preserving our planet by turning off all the lights. But for this year’s Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 p.m. local time, ...
