Fashion’s Climate Emissions Increased Almost 14% Over Two Years
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2023 and 2024, due in part to increased global production of fibre, especially polyester, according to a new report by the Apparel Impact Institute.
Sustainability
How fashion can do better for people and the planet.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney's Innovative Spirit, Vogue's Diversity Problem
This week, how Stella McCartney's sustainability focus is boosting her brand, and British Vogue's complicated relationship with diversity.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney's Innovative Spirit, Vogue's Diversity Problem
This week, how Stella McCartney's sustainability focus is boosting her brand, and British Vogue's complicated relationship with diversity.
Social Goods | Nike Sweatshop Protests, the Chinese Opportunity for 'Made in USA'
This week, Nike faces a new wave of anti-sweatshop protests, while Chinese manufacturers are bringing jobs back to American towns.
Social Goods | Nike Sweatshop Protests, the Chinese Opportunity for 'Made in USA'
This week, Nike faces a new wave of anti-sweatshop protests, while Chinese manufacturers are bringing jobs back to American towns.
Social Goods | What the Pirelli Calendar Says About Race, the Future of the Retail Worker
This week, the Pirelli Calendar's message about diversity, and what will become of the retail worker as the "apocalypse" looms?
Social Goods | What the Pirelli Calendar Says About Race, the Future of the Retail Worker
This week, the Pirelli Calendar's message about diversity, and what will become of the retail worker as the "apocalypse" looms?
Social Goods | Alternative Modelling Agencies, Could Slow Fashion Improve Our Health?
This week, alternative modelling agencies are diversifying the fashion industry, while the benefits of sustainable fashion could extend to our health.
Social Goods | Alternative Modelling Agencies, Could Slow Fashion Improve Our Health?
This week, alternative modelling agencies are diversifying the fashion industry, while the benefits of sustainable fashion could extend to our health.
Social Goods | Saint Laurent's Sustainable Couture Programme, When Fashion Meets Politics
This week, Saint Laurent launches a new sustainability-focused couture training programme, meanwhile is there any harm when fashion and politics combine?
Social Goods | Saint Laurent's Sustainable Couture Programme, When Fashion Meets Politics
This week, Saint Laurent launches a new sustainability-focused couture training programme, meanwhile is there any harm when fashion and politics combine?
Burberry Is Among Companies Committing to 100% Clean Energy
The Climate Group has reached its goal of convincing 100 companies to commit to source all of their electricity from renewables three years ahead of target.
Burberry Is Among Companies Committing to 100% Clean Energy
The Climate Group has reached its goal of convincing 100 companies to commit to source all of their electricity from renewables three years ahead of target.
Social Goods | US Garment Production Needs Immigrants, Trump Ignites 'Craftivism'
This week, why the US needs immigrants to sustain and grow its fashion industry, and a hand-crafted protest movement is the introvert's "gentle rebellion."
Social Goods | US Garment Production Needs Immigrants, Trump Ignites 'Craftivism'
This week, why the US needs immigrants to sustain and grow its fashion industry, and a hand-crafted protest movement is the introvert's "gentle rebellion."
Social Goods | Mass Faintings in Nike and Puma Factories, Is Sustainable Fashion Pointless?
This week, sportswear brands review a spate of fainting incidents in Cambodian factories, while the impact of the sustainable fashion industry comes into question.
Social Goods | Mass Faintings in Nike and Puma Factories, Is Sustainable Fashion Pointless?
This week, sportswear brands review a spate of fainting incidents in Cambodian factories, while the impact of the sustainable fashion industry comes into question.
Social Goods | Patagonia's Bid to Protect Public Lands, the Legality of Cultural Appropriation
This week, Patagonia's CEO plans to sue the White House to protect 500 million acres of land, while the UN discusses the legal consequences of aesthetic 'borrowing' from indigenous cultures.
Social Goods | Patagonia's Bid to Protect Public Lands, the Legality of Cultural Appropriation
This week, Patagonia's CEO plans to sue the White House to protect 500 million acres of land, while the UN discusses the legal consequences of aesthetic 'borrowing' from indigenous cultures.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
What Trump’s Climate Reversal Means for the Fashion Industry
While largely symbolic, the US president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement still has dangerous global implications. But many industry leaders remain committed to their individual carbon emission reduction goals.
What Trump’s Climate Reversal Means for the Fashion Industry
While largely symbolic, the US president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement still has dangerous global implications. But many industry leaders remain committed to their individual carbon emission reduction goals.
Social Goods | Fast Fashion Gets Eco-Friendly, The Vegan Leather Boom
This week, Reformation leads the sustainable fast-fashion movement, while the vegan leather market anticipates a surge in popularity.
Social Goods | Fast Fashion Gets Eco-Friendly, The Vegan Leather Boom
This week, Reformation leads the sustainable fast-fashion movement, while the vegan leather market anticipates a surge in popularity.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Nylon Recycling Startup Syntetica Raises $30 Million Series A
Lululemon and apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings are among the investors backing the French startup as it scales a proprietary process for recycling nylon from mixed-textile waste.
EU Removes Leather From Deforestation Law
The changes, which will go into effect in December 2027, are a win for the leather industry.
UK Bans ‘Recycled’ Clothing Ads From Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein
Major retailers’ ads promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.
Burberry Delays Net Zero Emissions Target by 10 Years to 2050
The British group positioned itself as an industry leader five years ago when it announced a goal of net zero by 2040 — ahead of other luxury brands and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Milan Fashion Week Will Ask Brands Not to Show Fur
The National Chamber of Italian Fashion will no longer promote fur at events or on social media.
Zara Workers Urge Fashion Chain to Stop Plan Cutting Local Wages
Labour representatives worry the shift to standardised conditions would erase years of locally negotiated terms in A Coruña.
Levi’s Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Ethical Labour Practices
The Clean Clothes Campaign and four Dutch consumers have accused the denim brand of failing to meet the responsible production standards it promotes in its marketing.