Interview with H&M Group: Why Collaboration and Knowledge are Key in Driving Sustainable Change
H&M Group is one of those companies which do not require an introduction, but what you may not know about the 75-year-old company that became a worldwide synonym for affordable fashion, is it is also an industry leader when it comes to sustainability and public affairs. Recently, we interviewed Pernilla Halldin, Head of Public Affairs […]
EU Ban on Products Made with Forced Labour: Everything You Need to Know
Honouring a commitment made by President Ursula von der Leyen in the 2021 State of the Union speech, the European Commission has been taking clear steps towards guaranteeing decent work conditions worldwide, and its latest proposal is set to impact organisations way beyond our block’s borders. In this article, we will introduce you to the […]
Interview with Textile Exchange: Why Balanced Subject Expertise is Key in the Sustainability Debate
It’s no secret that the textile industry is one of the EU Commission’s main sectors of attention when it comes to anticipated sustainability policy. The fashion industry is a large polluter in the world, and for that reason, many of the latest pieces of legislation being presented in Brussels bring new rules to be followed […]
EU Communications Framework: Everything Marketers Need to Know
For years, marketing campaigns from all sectors have heavily relied on ‘green’ and sustainable claims in order to make goods and services more appealing to a growing environmentally conscious consumer base. However, marketing teams will have to get extra creative if they are to keep up with the upcoming restrictions brought by the new EU […]
EU Chemicals Framework: the Pathway Towards Safe and sustainable-by-design Industrial Practices
2050 may seem like it’s a long way away but the European Commission is well aware that real transitions take time, especially when large corporations and economies are involved. That’s why the institution is wasting no time in developing and implementing a range of new measures to foster more sustainable practices within the EU. The […]
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: Why is it a Game-Changer for the European Market?
Can new product sustainability rules really help us achieve the goal of a greener future? The European Commission’s answer would be, yes. Although a truly sustainable society may seem like a distant dream right now, the impact of ecodesign measures already implemented demonstrate their potential as a real pathway forward: in 2021 alone, ecodesign measures […]
EU Due Diligence Legislation Proposal: A Deep Dive
Note: read the latest article on the EU’s Due Diligence Legislation vote. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest updates coming from Brussels, you probably already know that the EU’s commitment to a more sustainable future is starting to bring about significant changes for European businesses. However, according to the new EU Due […]
EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles: Everything You Need to Know
In the European Union alone, each person is responsible for discarding 11kg of textiles in the space of only 12 months. It’s estimated that this could add up to a whopping 5.8 million tonnes of textile waste per year in a few years. Driven by rising consumption levels, the production of textiles nearly doubled in […]
What is the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy? A Guide for Companies
The EU taxonomy for sustainable activities is part of a package of Sustainable Finance regulations that will help to redirect economic investments towards a climate-neutral economy. The taxonomy aims to provide a clear list of criteria defining environmentally sustainable economic activities to help investors and companies understand and measure how green their investments are. To […]
What’s New in the EU’s Sustainable Textile Strategy Consultation?
Note: read our latest article on the EU Textile strategy updates The EU strategy for sustainable textiles will be adopted by the end of 2021 – and that means major changes for the fashion industry. Organizations have already had a chance to give their initial opinions on the strategy roadmap, but now, the EU Commission […]