EU Sustainability News in 2022: A Full Recap and What’s Next
2022 will be remembered as a cornerstone year in terms of sustainability legislation for the European Union. The proposals published this year have clearly laid the grounds for major changes required from every stakeholder if we are to meet the commitments made in the European Green Deal. For our last blog article of 2022, we […]
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 Textiles Ecosystem Transition Pathway: Why Your Organisation Should Get Involved Now
2022 has been a busy year for anyone trying to keep up with the EU Commission’s movements on the subject of sustainability. In order to accelerate the green and digital transitions within the EU, the Commission has developed and published a wide range of new legislation and guidelines impacting all industries. The textile sector is […]
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 […]
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 […]
The EU’s Sustainable Chemicals Strategy: A Primer for Textile Companies
The EU has some of the strictest regulations in the world governing industry use of chemicals. But it’s still not enough to ensure that the chemicals used in manufacturing, packaging, and commercialising products are safe and sustainable. To fulfil the ambition of the European Green Deal, and meet climate goals like zero pollution by 2050, […]
Circular Business Models: What are They and why are They Important?
A circular economy is key to the EU achieving its goals of climate neutrality by 2050 —and businesses will play a crucial role. Transitioning to circular business models can help companies to meet business goals as well as environmental targets. Circular business models allow companies to decouple revenue from resource use. Circular products and services […]