Corporate Knights

JULY 20, 2023

According to a recent study from McKinsey and NielsenIQ, products touted as sustainable experienced 28% cumulative growth over the last five years, compared to 20% of products without such claims. Turning them into polyester not only comes with a greater carbon footprint; it limits their circular lifespan. the EU, the U.S.

Greenwashing 246

Greenwashing Development 246

B the Change

JULY 28, 2022

One strong approach is a carbon “tag team.” This fee typically ranges from $5 to $20 per metric ton. Challenge: Mainstream investors may be wary of investments that lower carbon emissions but have a hefty up-front price tag. Alternatively, companies can look at hiring their first Chief Sustainability Officer.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Carbon Offsets Greenhouse Gas Protocol Chief Sustainability Officer 98

Sphera

JUNE 29, 2023

Reported sustainability information must be tagged so that it is machine-readable for use in the European Single Access Point (ESAP). These can be an accelerator for businesses to improve their sustainability performance, resulting in action to drive the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon, circular economy.

Digitalization 94

Digitalization Integrated Reporting Climate Change Development 94

Chris Hall

JULY 14, 2022

The World Bank estimates the industry is responsible for nearly 20% of all industrial pollution annually. [6]. 8] Of the more than 100 billion items of clothing produced each year, nearly 20% are unsold – the leftovers are buried, shredded or burned. [9]. Manufacturing apparel is also resource and emissions intensive.

Supply Chains 52

Supply Chains Supply Chain Waste Manufacturing 52