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 […]
How a Small Player Gets Their Voice Heard in Brussels: An Interview With Sympatex
For many smaller organizations, EU institutions seem like a black box. There’s a flurry of activity behind closed doors in Brussels where decisions get made. Then, new policy appears – policy that deeply affects how every single EU business operates. But companies of any size can learn how to engage with the EU and positively […]
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 […]
How to prepare for the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Current EU rules on non-financial reporting are undergoing a major refit, and, once approved by Parliament and Council, this will transform how companies are held accountable for their sustainability impacts. The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires a broader range of companies to disclose their environmental impact and ensures this information is released in […]
Ohana, Protect Our Winters Europe & 1% for the Planet: A Collaboration with Real Impact
We’ve written before about the importance of holding companies that make green claims to high sustainability standards. Organizations who talk green need to act green. This is the only way for business leaders to promote real environmental change and build genuine trust in the marketplace. Here at Ohana, we hold ourselves to even higher standards. We […]
Latest updates on the EU sustainable textiles strategy: A green recovery strategy for textiles
Note: read our more recent article for the latest update on the EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy. The textile industry is currently facing a double-whammy of challenges, dealing with longstanding sustainability issues as well as the impact of COVID-19. Given the radical disruption to clothing supply, demand, and distribution caused by the pandemic, it could be […]