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Adriana Trujillo

Ethical fashion brands target mass market | Reuters - 0 views

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    Some fashion companies are embracing ethical shopping trends, using greener chemicals and more sustainable production methods. Marketing eco-fashion can be tricky, though: Executives say it's important to avoid finger-wagging and to make sure fashion comes first. "It is primarily about fashion. Being 'green' is in the background," says Olaf Schmidt, organizer of the Ethical Fashion Show in Berlin
Adriana Trujillo

Major palm oil companies accused of breaking ethical promises | Environment | theguardi... - 0 views

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    Large palm oil companies that have promised to act ethically have been accused of land grabbing, ignoring human rights and exploiting labour in their African and Asian plantations.
Adriana Trujillo

Sustainable Supply Chain Summit Europe | Ethical Corporation - 0 views

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    (Ethical Corporation) analyzes responses from 415 members in Ethical Corporation's global network to identify prominent supply chain sustainability trends. The analysis finds that around 24% of the respondent group cited industry collaboration as the most significant opportunity to advance supply chain sustainability; 16% cited the circular economy as the most significant opportunity in coming years.
Adriana Trujillo

Taking Down Big Food Is The Name Of Chipotle's New Game : The Salt : NPR - 0 views

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    Chipotle has released a short film that touts the company's ethical-sourcing policies. The video features a scarecrow who wanders through a "Crow Foods Incorporated" factory, is horrified by the treatment of animals inside and decides to open his own ethically sourced eatery -- one that bears a marked resemblance to Chipotle
Adriana Trujillo

Patagonia, The North Face warm up to ethical goose down | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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    In response to cries of animal mistreatment, some winter-wear companies have sworn off live-plucked, force-fed down, while others have dropped it completely.
Adriana Trujillo

Match 'ethical' coffee with 'forest-friendly' food, Starbucks told | News | Eco-Busines... - 0 views

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    Forests and consumer campaign groups have called on the global coffee chain to step up its sustainability commitment and ensure its baked products do not use palm oil grown from destroyed forests and tiger habitats.
Del Birmingham

Ferrero Pledges an Ethical And Sustainable Supply Chain in Latest CSR Report - 0 views

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    There are several long-term threats to the global chocolate industry, not the least of which is climate change. Concerns over human rights have also convinced more consumers to be discerning about the choices they make when purchasing chocolate. Companies have responded in kind, as many have started to partner with nonprofits on projects ranging from mapping tools to supply chain transparency.
Adriana Trujillo

FSC Nurtures 'Forests for All, Forever' Ethos in Spain, Italy, Germany | Sustainable Br... - 0 views

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    The Forest Stewardship Council has demonstrated the power of harnessing brand affinity and the growing awareness of ethical choice. Three recent and inspiring examples in Spain, Italy and Germany illustrate their success in fostering both individual and collective action in each of these markets. 
Adriana Trujillo

adidas, Woolworths Among Brands Saying YESS to Slavery-Free Cotton | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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    The Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), a project of the nonprofit As You Sow, has launched its newest initiative, YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced. YESS will work to eradicate modern slavery in cotton harvesting and yarn production by enabling yarn spinners to identify and eliminate cotton produced with forced labor, and be verified for having fair labor practices.
Adriana Trujillo

Nike Forms Strategic Partnership for Apparel Manufacturing in the Americas | Sustainabl... - 0 views

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    NIKE, Inc. has announced a new strategic partnership with private equity firm Apollo Global Management, LLC, aimed at building a transparent and ethical apparel supply chain in the Americas.
Adriana Trujillo

The Fastest-Growing Cause for Shareholders Is Sustainability - 0 views

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    Shareholder proposals are an effective tool for driving companies to tackle environmental and ethical issues, according to new research. "Investors can be a driver for social responsibility and -- at least when focused on material issues -- can improve both societal and financial outcomes at the same time," writes George Serafeim.
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Fashion Transparency Index - April 2016 | Sustainable Brands - 1 views

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    Following the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse that killed 1,134 people in 2013, Fashion Revolution and Ethical Consumer were compelled to demand more transparency from the fashion industry. To help the public learn where their clothes came from and how they were made, they began publishing the Fashion Transparency Index assessing top selling global brands. Levi's, Inditex, H&M, and adidas were among the top scorers in 2016.
Adriana Trujillo

Supply Chains Are Key to Change for Sustainable Fisheries and Oceans - News Watch - 0 views

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    For sustainable fishing businesses to succeed and proliferate, a green, ethical approach has to spread throughout the supply chain, writes Monica Jain. "It is also important that businesses that value sustainability demonstrate that they are successfully carving out market share from traditional sources, providing investors with confidence in these businesses' ability to succeed and grow," she writes.
Adriana Trujillo

Ford, BMW, 10 Others Agree Supplier Environmental Guidelines · Environmental ... - 0 views

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    BMW, Ford, GM, Honda and 10 other leading automakers have agreed a set of expectations for suppliers, relating to the environment, working conditions, human rights and business ethics.
Adriana Trujillo

Fur Is Back in Fashion and Debate - The New York Times - 0 views

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    Fashion houses and animal-rights campaigners are squaring off again over the ethical status of fur, which some designers and trade groups are seeking to reposition as an environmentally sustainable material. "There will be fur long after the last oil wells are empty," said Alan Herscovici of the Fur Council of Canada
Adriana Trujillo

UNIFORM: An Ethical Brand Creating Solutions to Social, Business Challenges Left in Wak... - 0 views

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    NIFORM now aims to get 2,000 backers by the end of the Kickstarter campaign. Each UNIFORM tee is made from premium fabrics, including 100 percent African organic cotton and a blend of nylon, silk, and 63 percent recycled beechwood. The UNIFORM t-shirts are being sold exclusively through Kickstarter until July 17.
Adriana Trujillo

Top Supply Chain Sustainability Trends · Environmental Leader · Environmental... - 0 views

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    Industry collaboration and traceability are among the top supply chain sustainability trends, according to an Ethical Corporation whitepaper.
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This Sweatshirt Is Designed To Last For The Rest Of Your Life | Co.Exist | ideas + impact - 0 views

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    The 30-Year Sweatshirt project aims to counter "built-in obsolescence among major fashion retailers" by offering apparel that's guaranteed to last at least three decades, says founder Tom Cridland. Investing in better materials and manufacturing also allows shoppers to avoid the ethical problems that come with cheap, disposable fashion, Cridland says. 
Adriana Trujillo

WTTC Tells Travel & Tourism industry To Drive Its Sustainability Agenda Harder | Sustai... - 0 views

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    The travel and tourism industry needs to put sustainability at the forefront of everything it does and businesses need to lead by example - that's the message from David Scowsill, CEO & president of the World Travel & Tourism Council. Scowsill asked leading sustainable tourism businesses to play their part in ensuring that the industry's ethics are raised to the highest order.
Adriana Trujillo

tonlé's Creative Approach Showing Fashion Industry How Zero Waste Is Really D... - 0 views

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    Cambodian fashion brand tonlé is revolutionizing the textile industry not only with its ethical business model, but also a creative approach to zero waste, creating unique and delicately woven garments perfect for shoppers who are conscientious about how their clothing is made. We caught up with founder Rachel Faller to learn more about the company's motives and impact.
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